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Council keeps $40 base but raises upper tiers for automated speed‑camera fines
Summary
Bowie adopted Ordinance O‑12‑25 to implement higher maximum fines in state law for high‑level speed violations detected by monitoring systems. The $40 base fine for 12–15 mph over the limit remains; top tier for 40+ mph over set at $425. Council said program aims to improve public safety rather than raise revenue.
The City Council on Oct. 25 adopted Ordinance O‑12‑25 to amend Bowie City Code chapter 14 (motor vehicles and traffic) and adjust maximum fines for speed‑monitoring systems following recent state legislation that raised allowable fines.
Staff explained the new tiered fines: $40 for 12–15 mph over the limit (unchanged), $70 for 16–19…
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