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MD HB1032
Bill
Status
3/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Caylin Young
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AI Summary
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Authorizes Baltimore City and Montgomery County to use stop sign monitoring systems in school zones, expanding a pilot program previously limited to Prince George's County, if approved by local law after public hearing
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Civil penalty for violations captured by the monitoring systems cannot exceed $40, and citations must be mailed within 2 weeks of the alleged violation
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Violations are not considered moving violations for points assessment, will not appear on driving records, and cannot be used in motor vehicle insurance decisions
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Requires counties and State Highway Administration to post prominent signage notifying drivers that stop sign monitoring systems are in use
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Program takes effect July 1, 2025 and automatically terminates on June 30, 2029; Montgomery County and Baltimore City must each submit reports by December 1, 2027 on system effectiveness, costs, revenue, and impact on reducing violations and pedestrian injuries
Legislative Description
Baltimore City and Montgomery County - Stop Sign Monitoring Systems - Authorization MC 4-25
Notices
Last Action
Third Reading Passed (33-11)
4/4/2025