No. A City of Los Angeles automated speed camera notice is a civil penalty against the registered vehicle owner. It does not add a DMV point, so traffic school is not available or necessary for the camera notice itself.
California's speed safety system law makes a camera-recorded speeding violation subject only to a civil penalty. The notice is mailed to the vehicle's registered owner; it does not result in a violation point or allow the DMV to suspend or revoke the owner's driving privilege.
Traffic school is designed for eligible, DMV-reportable traffic infractions. Because the automated notice is not a reportable infraction and carries no point, completing traffic school would not dismiss, reduce, or otherwise resolve it.
Handled through LADOT's administrative payment and review process.
The camera violation is not assessed as a point on the owner's driving record.
The notice is based on the rear license plate and is mailed to the registered owner.
LADOT says the City of Los Angeles program is launching in late summer/fall 2026 with 125 planned locations. Every newly activated camera location starts with a 60-day warning period. Check the official LADOT program page for current activation status, operating hours, and the location list.
The system begins at 11 mph over the posted speed limit. During a camera's first 60 days of operation, LADOT issues warnings rather than penalties. State law also requires a warning for a person's first 11–15 mph-over violation.
| Civil penalty | Recorded speed |
|---|---|
| $50 | 11–15 mph over the posted limit |
| $100 | 16–25 mph over the posted limit |
| $200 | 26 mph or more over the posted limit, unless the speed is at least 100 mph |
| $500 | 100 mph or more |
Income-qualified recipients may be eligible for a reduced fine, payment plan, or community service. Use the application and instructions included with the notice.
Do not enroll in traffic school for the camera notice. Read the mailed notice and choose the option that fits your situation.
Confirm the plate, date, time, location, posted limit, and recorded speed. The notice explains how to view the photographic and event evidence.
If you believe the notice is wrong, request an initial review within 30 calendar days after the notice was mailed. The notice will provide the available submission methods.
If you disagree with the initial-review decision, you may request an administrative hearing within the deadline stated in the decision. LADOT's policy currently provides 21 calendar days.
The program provides income-based reductions and may offer installments or community service. Apply through the process described on the notice.
If an officer stopped and cited you, use the court instructions on that ticket. For an eligible Los Angeles County Superior Court citation, see our traffic school process. California law prevents a second camera civil penalty when the same act is already subject to a criminal penalty.
This is not a single countywide camera program. LADOT's 125 planned systems are on City of Los Angeles streets, with locations selected across all 15 City Council districts. Glendale and Long Beach are separately authorized pilot cities and administer their own programs. Follow the agency named on your notice.
LADOT must post camera locations and operating hours online, and each enforced street must have a “Photo Enforced” sign before the camera. Use LADOT's live page rather than a copied list, because activation dates and hours can change.
Last reviewed October 6, 2026. This page provides general information, not legal advice. The issuing agency's notice and current law control.