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Supporters urge point-to-point average-speed monitoring on Route 210, vendors and advocates cite high-speed data
Summary
Delegate Chris Valderrama and local safety groups urged authorization of point-to-point speed monitoring on MD Route 210, presenting pilot data showing many high-speed events and arguing the system prevents 'camera gaming.' Vendors and advocates highlighted privacy safeguards, signage, and District Court appeal rights; committee members probed averaging math and enforcement mechanics.
Delegate Chris Valderrama told the committee HB 421 would allow Prince George’s County to deploy point-to-point (average-speed) monitoring on Maryland Route 210 to address sustained excessive speeds and a long history of deadly crashes.
"Given the continuing elevated death rates on Route 210 and the installation of a proven and accurate state-of-the-art equipment, I would respectfully urge a favorable report of house bill 421," Valderrama said, describing the grassroots 2‑10 safety committee’s work and pilot evidence.
Katie Nash, who manages Prince George’s County’s…
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