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MD SB520

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nick Charles

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Civil penalties capped at $40, with violations not counting as moving violations, not adding points to driving records, and not affecting auto insurance rates

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judicial Proceedings1/24/2025

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