Extra officers will focus on vehicles traveling too fast for conditions as speeding continues to fuel deadly crashes.
The Los Angeles Police Department will deploy additional officers throughout July to crack down on speeding and drivers going too fast for road conditions.
Speeding remains one of the leading causes of deadly traffic crashes and is the top safety concern reported by California drivers, according to the 2025 California Traffic Safety Survey. Even modest increases in speed can reduce reaction time and dramatically increase the force of a collision, officials said.
Nationally, 11,288 people died in speeding-related crashes in 2024, accounting for 29% of all traffic fatalities that year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In California, speeding was a factor in 1,139 traffic deaths.
“Speeding is dangerous and puts everyone at risk,” Capt. Yvonne Ortiz, commanding officer of the LAPD’s Traffic Coordination Division, said in a statement. “Your daily choice to drive within the speed limit protects everyone in our community.”
The stepped-up enforcement aims to deter risky driving behaviors that contribute to preventable tragedies on city streets.
Officials recommend drivers plan ahead to allow extra travel time, obey posted speed limits — especially in school and work zones — and adjust speeds for weather, traffic and road conditions. Avoiding aggressive maneuvers such as tailgating or weaving through traffic can also help reduce crashes.
