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Malibu speed cameras record 100,000 violations in nine days
Newly installed speed cameras in Malibu, California, recorded more than 100,000 speeding violations along the Pacific Coast Highway in a nine-day period. While the high volume of violations has been documented, no citations have been issued yet as the system is still undergoing mandatory testing.
The deployment of these cameras follows a series of fatal accidents on the highway, including a recent crash involving a 16-year-old driver that killed a chef from Nobu Malibu. Local residents have expressed mixed reactions to the program; some believe enforcement will deter speeding, while others argue that increased Highway Patrol presence is necessary to ensure driver accountability and safety.