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Committee backs stop-sign camera authorization for school zones with reporting requirements
Summary
The committee recommended CB84, which authorizes stop-sign monitoring systems in school zones for five years, requires a DPWT/PGPD report on warnings, citations and revenue by Dec. 1, 2025, and allows municipalities to seek county approval for camera locations; police said cameras would be active during school hours.
Council staff described CB84 as county implementation of HB364 (state authorization) to permit stop-sign monitoring systems in school zones for a five-year pilot. The bill requires the Department of Public Works and Transportation (or PGPD per administration amendment) to provide a report by Dec. 1, 2025, on warnings, citations and revenue generated by the program.
Major Anthony Klein of the Prince George’s County Police Department said implementation would mirror existing speed and red-light camera programs and that stop-sign cameras would be active during school hours; Major Klein stated, “So, yes, during school hours active, unless it's an institution of higher learning, outside, those hours, it will be inactive.” Committee members discussed potential revenue (policy staff estimated up to $5 million in year one under certain scenarios) and whether funds could be earmarked; committee members agreed staff would draft amendments to clarify municipal request/approval processes and consider earmarking options. The committee voted favorably as amended (3-0).
