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Law enforcement backs closing rental-car exemption from automated citations; industry seeks 45‑day transfer process
Summary
Delegate Odom’s HB 1522 would remove a statutory exemption that blocks red-light and speed camera citations from being issued to rental and leasing companies; Charles County law enforcement urged closing the loophole, citing thousands of voided rental-vehicle violations, while rental-industry witnesses supported the concept but requested a 45‑day transfer/identification window and secure electronic processes.
Delegate Odom presented HB 15 22 to repeal the statutory exemption that currently shields rental and leasing companies from liability for red light and speed camera citations.
"HB 15 22 simply removes the exemption and treats rental and lease vehicles the same as all other vehicles when violations are captured by red lights or speed cameras," Delegate Odom said, framing the change as closing a public-safety loophole rather than expanding automated enforcement.
Charles County witnesses…
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