Law enforcement officials in Beverly Hills are losing their patience with motorists driving well above the posted speed limit on residential streets lacking police presence. Many in the city are convinced that installing road cameras could change the current situation.

Installing cameras on various roads throughout the city is anything but a new idea. City officials tried to push for legislation in 2006, but failed amidst concern that the cameras could be used improperly. The specific issue that has raised flags has been whether or not city officials should use the devices to catch speeders.

Officials are counting on SB-1325 sponsored by California State senator Sheila Kuehl to bring the city some relief from speeders and other traffic law violators. They are hoping that negativity towards the idea has dwindled since the failed passing of a similar bill in 2006.

The bill would permit the stationing of marked vehicles in neighborhoods where the speed limit is 25mph or under. Drivers would be forewarned of the vehicles’ presence. Any violators would be mailed a photo of their vehicle along with a traffic citation.

Beverly Hills is second behind San Jose to demo traffic cameras. San Jose stopped using the cameras in 2007 as their limited advantages couldn’t justify city expenditure.