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Maryland House approves bill letting counties opt into speed‑camera programs statewide
Summary
The House passed House Bill 55 to allow any Maryland jurisdiction to use speed monitoring cameras on roads with posted maximum speeds of 35 mph or less, extending authority that previously existed in three counties. Debate focused on revenue uses, thresholds for citations and safeguards for public process.
Annapolis — The Maryland House of Delegates on Feb. 15 approved House Bill 55, a measure allowing local jurisdictions statewide to authorize speed‑monitoring cameras on high‑volume arterials and in school zones if they choose.
The floor leader, describing the bill on the chamber floor, said the proposal “expands statewide authorization for jurisdictions, should they so choose, to use speed camera monitoring on high volume arterials” and noted the authority already exists in Prince George’s, Anne Arundel and Montgomery counties. He…
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