Lower speed limits under new state law
Summary
New state law lets the city roll back speed limits that had crept upward for decades. Most arterials drop to 30 mph, the business triangle goes to 20, and the council added one tweak: keep Sunset at 35 all the way through. Changes could take effect around October 1.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
New signage is budgeted; opting into lower school-zone limits early would cost roughly $15,000 twice.
Pedestrians, cyclists and everyone worried about speeding — surviving a crash at lower speeds is far more likely.
Drivers on corridors where limits drop mid-route could be surprised — the council cited that concern in keeping Sunset uniform.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council Regular Meeting and Parking Authority Meeting - Sep 1, 2026
The council gave final adoption to the ordinance lowering speed limits citywide, taking advantage of new state flexibility to set safer, enforceable limits.
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting and Parking Authority Meeting - Aug 11, 2026
A first-reading ordinance lowers speed limits under new state law flexibility — including a single uniform 35 mph limit on all of Sunset Boulevard after a same-day amendment. It needs one more reading to take effect.
City Council Adjourned Study Session - Aug 11, 2026
New state law lets the city roll back speed limits that had crept upward for decades. Most arterials drop to 30 mph, the business triangle goes to 20, and the council added one tweak: keep Sunset at 35 all the way through. Changes could take effect around October 1.
City Council Adjourned Study Session - Jan 13, 2026
Council members want more enforcement of speeding and loud vehicles — exploring speed cameras, stop-sign camera fines, and tracking noisy cars through the camera network. They noted the state's noise-camera pilot failed.
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