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MD SB520
Bill
Status
1/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nick Charles
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AI Summary
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State Highway Administration authorized to deploy speed monitoring systems in "safety corridors" - defined as state highway segments identified as high-risk areas for vulnerable road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, wheelchair users) or priority corridors in the Pedestrian Safety Action Plan
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Speed cameras may only capture vehicles traveling 12+ mph over the posted speed limit, and require conspicuous warning signs placed at a reasonable distance before the safety corridor
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Civil penalties capped at $40, with violations not counting as moving violations, not adding points to driving records, and not affecting auto insurance rates
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Revenue from fines distributed first to SHA to cover implementation costs, with remaining balance going to the Transportation Trust Fund for highway safety and system preservation
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Effective date: October 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Motor Vehicles - Speed Monitoring Systems - Safety Corridors
Motor Vehicles
Last Action
Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
1/28/2025