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MALIBU, Calif. (KABC) — Residents in Malibu are calling for stronger traffic enforcement along Pacific Coast Highway following a report that found recently installed speed cameras captured more than 100,000 speeding violations in just nine days.
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No citations have been issued yet because the cameras are still undergoing mandatory testing.
This news follows a recent fatal crash that authorities say involved a 16-year-old driver who appeared to be speeding before crashing into a parked car, killing a chef from Nobu Malibu.
The collision is the latest in a series of deadly wrecks residents say have plagued the highway over the years.
“It’s horrible. It happened about a hundred feet from my house,” Malibu resident Tracy Park said.
Park said local residents created a memorial made of tires, with each tire representing someone who lost their life on Pacific Coast Highway.
“I have actually dubbed this the death monument, sadly,” Park said, who added that she is skeptical the recently installed speed cameras alone will change driver behavior.
“We need the Highway Patrol here because nothing’s being done to slow these people down. No one has any fear of being caught. No one has any fear of getting a ticket. We are just in fear of more deaths on our highway,” she said.
Other residents and visitors expressed support for the speed camera program, saying enforcement could help reduce speeding.
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“If people keep getting tickets, they’ll probably drive less fast, so I think it should work,” Malibu resident Christian Zamutio said.
Philip Jordan, who was riding his bicycle in the area, said speeding traffic can be intimidating for cyclists.
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“Sometimes it’s a bit scary when they pass you and don’t keep much distance,” Jordan said.
Jordan, who is from Switzerland, said speed cameras are a familiar tool in Europe.
“Actually, in Europe, like it’s very common to have cameras for speed control, so it makes sense to me,” he said.
As the city moves closer to activating the cameras for enforcement, Park said residents are eager to see violators held accountable.
“We need these speed cameras to go into effect and start ticketing these violators every single day,” Park said.
Residents say they hope stronger enforcement and increased attention to speeding will help prevent future deaths along Pacific Coast Highway.
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