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Baltimore seeks authority for automated stop-sign monitoring in school zones
Summary
Baltimore City representatives urged a favorable report on HB 12 26 to authorize stop-sign monitoring systems in school zones, citing crash data and prior success with automated enforcement in speed and red-light programs.
Christian McNill, testifying for Baltimore City, and Ilana Jones, senior advisor to Mayor Brandon Scott, asked the committee to recommend House Bill 12 26, which would authorize stop-sign monitoring systems in school zones in Baltimore.
McNill described stop-sign violations as a leading cause of crashes and said automated monitoring would provide consistent 24/7 enforcement in high-risk areas. "Stop sign violations are a leading cause of accidents with 1 third of all crashes and over 40 percent of fatal crashes occurring at stop sign control intersections," McNill said, and noted Baltimore’s red-light camera program produced more than 322,000 citations between July 2023 and December 2024 with a 72% collection rate.
Ilana Jones said the program would supplement existing school-zone speed enforcement and the city's complete-streets improvements aimed at protecting pedestrians and other vulnerable users. "By allowing the city to enact local legislation to establish a stop sign monitoring program," Jones said, "we respectfully request a favorable report on House Bill 12 26."
Ending: Committee members asked no recorded follow-up questions in the excerpt and the hearing closed without a roll-call vote on the bill in the provided transcript.
