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Bill to allow speed cameras on PCH in Long Beach advances
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· August 14, 2026
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Key takeaway Pacific Coast Highway is a significant source of traffic fatalities in Long Beach, accounting for 20% of the city's total despite making up only a small portion of its roadways.
Legislation to allow speed cameras on Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach has moved forward. A key Assembly committee has cleared the bill, which will now head to the Assembly floor for a vote. The bill, authored by a Long Beach senator, previously passed the state Senate.
Pacific Coast Highway is a significant source of traffic fatalities in Long Beach, accounting for 20% of the city's total despite making up only a small portion of its roadways. The bill's progress is a step towards improving safety on this stretch of highway. Further details on the legislation and its potential impact are available from the source.
The bill's advancement is seen as a move towards reducing traffic fatalities and improving safety for all users of Pacific Coast Highway.
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Category: government Published: August 14, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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