Starting from this Monday (February 17), a new parking enforcement regulation has come into effect in Los Angeles: drivers who park in bus lanes or bus stops will receive a fine of up to $293.
This enforcement measure, jointly launched by Los Angeles Metro and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, aims to crack down on illegal parking in bus lanes and reduce traffic congestion.
The plan is implemented in two phases: the first phase involves installing two cameras behind the windshield of buses on the 212 and 720 lines, while the second phase will see cameras installed on buses on the 910/950 and 70 lines.
One of the cameras is used to monitor vehicles and obstacles illegally parked in bus lanes; when it detects such violations, the system automatically records video footage. The other camera also captures photos of the license plates of the offending vehicles. Enforcement officers will issue expensive fines after verifying the accuracy of the footage.
The fine received by vehicle owners will include detailed information about the time and location of the parking violation, along with photo or video evidence.
For a first-time violation, the fine amount is $293; for repeat offenses, the amount increases to $406. Los Angeles Metro and the Department of Transportation will distribute the fine revenue in a ratio of 3:1. ◇