More LA Drivers Will Be In View As Roving Camera Enforcement Expands Monday

LOS ANGELES, CA — Drivers who illegally park in bus lanes or block bus stops will have more chances of getting caught on camera starting Monday as Los Angeles expands its automated parking enforcement program to more buses.

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation will begin mailing warning notices Monday to vehicle owners caught by cameras mounted on DASH buses. Fines are set to begin Jan. 2.

The expansion is part of a growing trend across Los Angeles County, where transit agencies are increasingly turning to bus-mounted cameras to crack down on drivers who block buses and slow down service.

Metro began issuing tickets to drivers caught by cameras on buses traveling along Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea Avenue in February 2025. Santa Monica's Big Blue Bus and Culver CityBus have also adopted similar enforcement programs.

The technology appears to be making a difference, according to LADOT. During the first year of Metro's program, citations fell by about 33%, while speed and reliability improved by 7% to 9.8% on two routes.

Under the new DASH program, cameras mounted behind bus windshields will automatically record vehicles illegally parked in bus lanes or at bus stops. LADOT employees will review potential violations before citations are issued.

The program will initially cover downtown DASH routes, with plans to expand into Crenshaw, Panorama City, Van Nuys, Watts and Koreatown early next year.

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The Los Angeles City Council voted 13-1 last week to authorize the installation of up to 50 cameras on DASH buses.

City officials say the goal is to keep buses moving and improve safety for passengers, particularly those with disabilities. Vehicles blocking bus stops can prevent drivers from safely deploying wheelchair ramps or force buses to stop in traffic.

"Keeping bus lanes and bus stops clear of illegally parked vehicles is essential to ensuring that DASH buses are on-time and accessible for the people who rely on our service," LADOT General Manager Laura Rubio-Cornejo said in a statement.

The city is hoping for results similar to those seen elsewhere in the region. In Santa Monica, bus-lane parking violations dropped 52% and bus-stop violations fell 40% between August 2025 and March 2026, according to LADOT.

Payment plans will be available for low-income drivers who receive citations, the department said.

City News Service contributed to this report.