Torts/Personal Injury
Oct. 28, 2026
Speed cameras, fleeting evidence and the race to preserve it
Los Angeles is becoming the best-documented witness to how fast people drive on its streets. Lawyers on both sides should learn now what it takes to get that testimony.
Michael Shemtoub
Managing Attorney
Beverly Law Accident Attorneys
Phone: (818) 917-2250
Email: michael@beverlylaw.org
Los Angeles' new speed cameras could do more than catch reckless drivers. They could also become powerful evidence in personal injury lawsuits, documenting dangerous driving patterns and potentially exposing the city to liability for unsafe roads. But for attorneys hoping to use that evidence, there's a catch: Some of the most valuable records could disappear within days.
On Oct. 26, Los Angeles activated its automated speed cameras. The city plans to install cameras at 125...
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