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Takoma Park hears stop-sign camera pilot presentation; council seeks details on calibration, equity and revenue handling
Summary
Council received a detailed presentation on a Maryland-authorized stop-sign camera pilot (SB 600) emphasizing school-zone deployments, human review, and cost-neutral operations; members asked about calibration, community notification and where revenue would be held.
Police leadership and vendor representatives presented an overview of the stop-sign camera pilot authorized under Maryland Senate Bill 600 and answered council questions about intended deployments and safeguards.
Captain Matt Masotti said the program’s aim is to collect data and improve pedestrian safety in targeted locations with crash history or repeated community complaints; Avio’s contract structure includes a $1,000 monthly support/maintenance fee per camera and an $8.50 charge per violation. "Every potential violation is reviewed by a trained city…
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