MD HB256

Authorizes the State Highway Administration to implement speed monitoring systems in "safety corridors" — highway segments identified as high-risk areas for vulnerable road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, wheelchair users, work zone personnel) based on federal safety assessments under 23 U.S.C. § 148

Allows local jurisdictions with existing speed monitoring programs to operate these systems on state highways within safety corridors if permitted by the State Highway Administration

Establishes a tiered civil penalty structure for violations: $40 for 12-15 mph over the limit, $70 for 16-19 mph over, $120 for 20-29 mph over, $230 for 30-39 mph over, and $425 for 40+ mph over

Requires conspicuous warning signage before safety corridors and prohibits citations for the first 15 calendar days after a new system is installed at a location; systems must capture vehicles traveling at least 12 mph above the posted speed limit

Directs revenue from fines to a special fund, first covering State Highway Administration implementation costs, with the remaining balance going to the Transportation Trust Fund for highway safety purposes and system preservation