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House debate over speed-camera penalties spotlights owner liability and device oversight
Summary
Delegates debated a bill raising penalties tied to motor vehicle speed monitoring systems, centering on whether vehicle owners — not drivers — should face large fines, and on device calibration and enforcement oversight. The bill was ordered printed for third reading.
Maryland lawmakers debated changes to penalties for violations detected by motor-vehicle speed monitoring systems on March 14, raising questions about owner liability, enforcement processes and calibration oversight.
A sponsor framed the bill as targeting the most dangerous speeding, emphasizing higher penalties for severe violations. “We think it…
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