MD HB978

State Highway Administration authorized to place up to 4 speed monitoring systems per direction on I-695 and up to 3 per direction on I-83 in Baltimore County, at locations identified as high risk for crashes resulting in serious injury or death

Systems may only record vehicles traveling at least 12 mph above the posted speed limit, and cameras must be spaced at least 5 miles apart in the same direction

Civil penalty capped at $40 per violation, with no points assessed on driving records and no impact on insurance rates; warning notices required during first 30 days of operation

Fines collected go to State Highway Administration to recover implementation costs and fund roadway and safety improvements on I-695 and I-83 in Baltimore County

Act takes effect June 1, 2025 and automatically sunsets on June 30, 2030 after 5 years and 1 month