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MD SB390

Bill

Status

Passed

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

William Smith

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Technicians employed by or under contract with law enforcement agencies may now swear to and affirm speed monitoring system violations based on inspection of recorded images, in addition to law enforcement officers

  • Law enforcement officers and technicians must complete "reasonable training" specific to the speed monitoring system before certifying any certificates of violation

  • "Reasonable training" is defined as education, instruction, and practical experience sufficient to ensure competency in inspecting and interpreting recorded images from speed monitoring systems

  • Certificates of violation sworn to by trained technicians are admissible as evidence in violation proceedings without requiring the speed monitoring system operator's presence or testimony

  • Effective October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Motor Vehicles - Speed Monitoring Systems - Statements and Certificates of Violations

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 466

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Environment and Transportation2/19/2025
Judicial Proceedings1/17/2025

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