Bus-mounted cameras will identify vehicles that block designated bus lanes to help prevent delays and maintain reliable transit operations.
Los Angeles drivers who block bus lanes will soon receive citations from bus-mounted enforcement cameras, reports Travis Schlepp for KTLA.
Like in other cities, “The camera-based technology will be deployed on LA Metro buses in hopes of cracking down on those who block dedicated bus lanes and bus stops with their vehicles, causing service disruptions and increasing transit times.”
The cameras will monitor obstructions and scan license plates, sending the info to the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT). The citations will be verified by a human before being issued. “Fines would range from $293 for a first-time offender to $406 for second-timers; fines will also come with possible additional fees for late payments.”
The program will begin with a 60-day grace period. LADOT expects to issue over 100,000 such tickets annually, based on a previous pilot study. “LADOT said dedicated bus lanes improve service reliability and reduce travel times for riders, but compliance is needed for these benefits to be realized.”
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