Are these the official Caltrans cameras?

Yes. The images and video come straight from Caltrans’ public camera feeds (CWWP2). Cal Traffic is an independent viewer and is not run by Caltrans.

How often do the camera images update?

Most still images refresh every one to five minutes at Caltrans. Cameras with live video stream continuously. Cal Traffic reloads stills about once a minute while you watch.

Can I see the cameras along my drive?

Yes. The route planner lists every Caltrans camera along a California drive in order, with incidents, closures and chain controls on the way.

Caltrans Traffic Cameras

Cal Traffic (caltraffic.com) is a free viewer for California’s public Caltrans traffic cameras. It shows more than 3,000 live Caltrans highway cameras, still images and live video, across all 12 Caltrans districts, with CHP incidents, lane closures, chain controls and weather alerts. You can browse cameras by highway, region or city, see every camera along a drive with the route planner, and build your own multi-camera view. It is an independent site and is not run by or affiliated with Caltrans or CHP.

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Questions

Are these the official Caltrans cameras?: Yes. The images and video come straight from Caltrans’ public camera feeds (CWWP2). Cal Traffic is an independent viewer and is not run by Caltrans.
How often do the camera images update?: Most still images refresh every one to five minutes at Caltrans. Cameras with live video stream continuously. Cal Traffic reloads stills about once a minute while you watch.
Can I see the cameras along my drive?: Yes. The route planner lists every Caltrans camera along a California drive in order, with incidents, closures and chain controls on the way.