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HB 55·MD·house

Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring Systems - Residential Districts

FailedFiled Oct 7, 2025
Sponsor: Guyton
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Second Reading Passed (Senate)

Apr 13, 2026

Summary

The bill allows state and local agencies to operate speed‑monitoring systems—cameras that record vehicles traveling 12 mph over the posted limit—in specific residential areas. Use by local jurisdictions requires a local law passed after public notice and a hearing, while the State Highway Administration and Maryland Transportation Authority are authorized on certain interstates and the Intercounty Connector. The measure aims to improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists in neighborhoods and school zones.

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History

  1. Second Reading Passed
  2. Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
  3. Favorable Adopted
  4. Referred Judicial Proceedings
  5. Third Reading Passed
  6. Second Reading Passed
  7. Favorable Adopted
  8. Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation
  9. Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
  10. First Reading Environment and Transportation
  11. Pre-filed

Sponsors

  • Guyton · sponsor

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