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Sykesville council introduces ordinance to authorize school‑zone speed cameras; public hearing set for Oct. 15
Summary
Council introduced ordinance 2024‑06 to allow speed monitoring systems in school zones near Sykesville Middle School, approved the introduction unanimously and scheduled a public hearing and possible adoption for Oct. 15, 2024; staff said traffic studies, signage, and state approval are next steps.
The Sykesville Town Council on Sept. 23 introduced an ordinance to authorize the use of automated speed monitoring systems in school zones, prompted by increased pedestrian activity near Sykesville Middle School on Springfield Avenue. The council voted unanimously to introduce ordinance 2024‑06 and set a public hearing and possible adoption for Oct. 15, 2024.
Town staff described the move as an initial, procedural step: if the ordinance is adopted, the town would next commission traffic and engineering…
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