SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- San Diego City Council President Joe LaCava says new tools are on the way to make La Jolla streets safer.

LaCava told us a new state law, Assembly Bill 43, gives the city authority to lower speed limits along corridors like La Jolla Boulevard, especially near schools, businesses and high-pedestrian areas.

“For years, neighbors have raised concerns about unsafe driving habits, which normally relates to speeding,” LaCava said.

Under the law, the city can reduce speed limits by up to five miles per hour. LaCava said even small changes can have a big impact on safety. But he emphasized the city isn’t rushing into changes.

“The city has chosen to take it a step at a time and has only really looked at that kind of reduction in commercial areas,” he said.

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