LOS ANGELES, Cali. (DDN) – Starting today, the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, with support from Metro, will begin enforcing nearly $300 fines for vehicles parked in two designated bus-only lanes.
Last year, a pilot program was launched by the two agencies to introduce a new enforcement action on bus lines 212, catering to La Brea Avenue, and 720, which operates along Wilshire Boulevard.
Between December and January, individuals who parked in the designated bus lanes received notifications indicating that any further infractions would result in a $293 citation.
The motivation for the recent parking regulation is aimed at minimizing wait times for riders on the Metro bus routes, as stated by the two organizations.
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“Without enforcement, a single parked car in a bus lane can delay dozens or even hundreds of riders,” Los Angeles County Board Supervisor and Metro Board of Directors Chair Janice Hahn said in a statement. “This is not just about issuing tickets, it’s about making sure our Metro buses run on a schedule get our riders to their destinations on time.”
Buses operating on routes 212 and 720 are equipped with two cameras positioned behind their windshields, with one specifically designed to observe vehicles on the roads and in traffic lanes. Upon detecting vehicles in the bus-only lanes, a second camera captures an image of the offending license plate.
A representative from LADOT meticulously examines and confirms the precision of the footage recorded by the camera prior to sending out the costly ticket, which will include comprehensive details regarding the infraction, including the time and place, along with photographic or video proof.
“Our bus riders deserve to have a reliable, safe and on-time ride,” L.A. Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins said in a statement.
In addition to the existing measures, three more lines—910, 950, and 70—serving Olive Street and Grand Avenue will also see the installation of cameras on their buses. The 60-day warning period for these lines will commence on March 3.
Reference: Los Angeles to start issuing nearly $300 tickets for this parking violation
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