MD HB516

Custodians must deny public inspection of recorded images from automated enforcement systems including red light cameras, speed cameras, school bus monitoring cameras, railroad crossing enforcement, stop sign monitoring, work zone speed control, bus lane monitoring, noise abatement systems, and vehicle height monitoring systems

Agencies cannot access or use recorded images or associated data without a warrant, subpoena, or court order unless the use is for traffic enforcement purposes; law enforcement agencies may access already-retained data with documented requests stating a specific legitimate purpose

Agencies must immediately destroy recorded images that do not constitute evidence of a violation; images constituting evidence may only be retained until 1 year after adjudication concludes or 5 years after capture, whichever comes first

Automated enforcement systems are prohibited from using biometric identifying technology including facial recognition, and must be positioned to avoid capturing identifying images of drivers, other vehicles, or pedestrians to the maximum extent possible

Agencies and contractors cannot sell, transfer, or share recorded images except to persons cited for violations, courts adjudicating liability, or other law enforcement agencies with appropriate warrants; agencies that knowingly violate access restrictions face fines up to $1,000 per violation