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Committee backs permanent expansion and tougher penalties for Route 210 speed‑monitoring program
Summary
The General Assembly Committee voted to move PG 30625 favorably, supporting increased penalties for repeat speed‑camera violations on Maryland Route 210 and removing a statutory sunset for the program.
The General Assembly Committee voted Jan. 21 to move PG 30625 favorably, a bill that would amend laws governing speed monitoring systems on Maryland Route 210 to impose progressive penalties for repeat violations and remove a 2028 termination provision for the program.
Daryl Carrington of Carrington Associates told the committee the bill, introduced by Delegate Valorama, “does not create additional speed monitoring systems on Route 210” but would increase penalties to strengthen deterrence and make the authorization permanent. Carrington said the proposal includes administrative changes to citation forms and coordination with district courts.
Council member Burrows urged support, calling speeding on Route 210 “out of control” and said the committee should “support a motion move favorable.” Vice Chair Fisher added a procedural request in his explanation of vote, asking staff to flag the bill when it reaches the committee of jurisdiction so a council member can testify in person.
The motion to move the bill favorably passed on a unanimous roll call. Committee members cited public safety and behavior modification as primary goals; the county executive’s office indicated support. The bill will proceed to the appropriate committee for further consideration and required judicial and administrative coordination if enacted.
