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Council discusses removing cap on school-zone speed cameras to expand enforcement

4786330 · June 16, 2025
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Summary

Sponsor and safety advocates argued for expanding Howard County's speed-monitoring camera program beyond the existing cap, citing frequent speeding incidents near schools and an intent to tie revenue to pedestrian improvements.

Councilmembers and advocates discussed removing the statutory limit on the number of speed-monitoring systems (school-zone speed cameras) during the June public hearing.

Chair Liz Walsh, sponsor of Council Bill 51-2025, said the county…

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