Live citations begin today following a 60-day warning period. The program creates safer, more reliable conditions for cyclists and bus riders.
The City of Culver City will now issue citations for parking violations in shared bus/bike lanes and at bus stops with bus-mounted automated enforcement technology, following a 60-day warning period. Drivers who park illegally in bus lanes, at bus stops, or along the shared bus/bike lanes on the MOVE corridor will receive citations in the mail.
During the initial 60-day period, motorists illegally parked in bus lanes and at Bus Stops received notices by mail warning that future violations would be subject to fines. Effective Monday, May 19th, violators will face a $293 penalty, helping to ensure buses can travel without obstruction and reduce delays for passengers.
The Automated Bus Lane Enforcement (ABLE) Program uses advanced camera systems installed on Culver CityBus vehicles to capture instances of vehicles blocking bus stops and shared mobility lanes. These illegal parking violations impact the safety, accessibility, and efficiency of public transit—particularly for riders with disabilities—by preventing buses from safely pulling to the curb and forcing passengers to board in unsafe areas.
Violations captured through the ABLE system will result in a $293 fine, matching existing penalties currently enforced by on-the-ground officers. The ABLE technology enhances enforcement by providing continuous, real-time monitoring and creating a safer, more reliable experience for bus riders and cyclists alike.
Culver City joins other cities in California — including Los Angeles, Oakland, and Sacramento — in deploying automated transit zone enforcement with bus-mounted camera systems. In New York City, where bus-mounted automated camera enforcement has been in effect since 2019, bus speeds have increased by as much as 36% on certain congested road segments and collisions have decreased by as much as 34% along bus routes utilizing this technology.
All evidence packages of parking violations detected by the automated bus lane and bus stop enforcement camera systems will be reviewed manually by Culver City. Low income payment plans will be available in compliance with California state law.
More information about the low income payment plan, and about the program as a whole, is available on the Culver CityBus website at CulverCityBus.Com/ABLE.
City of Culver City
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