6/8/09-Gov. Martin O’Malley signed into law a bill allowing speed cameras to be posted in construction zones. The new rule takes effect Oct. 1.
Previously SB277, the new law authorizes the cameras in works zones on expressways and controlled-access highways throughout the state where the speed limit is at least 45 mph. The enforcement tool also will be authorized in school zones.
The automated cameras snap pictures of vehicles traveling over the posted speed limit. A ticket is mailed to the vehicles’ owners, regardless of who was driving at the time.
Currently, Montgomery County is the only place in the state that cameras are permitted. The enforcement tool can be used on streets in school zones or with speed limits of 35 mph or less.
The new law authorizes fines of up to $40 to be handed out to the registered owners of vehicles caught on camera traveling at least 12 mph in excess of the speed limit. The governing body of a jurisdiction will have to approve the cameras.
Profit that any jurisdiction receives from camera-generated tickets will be limited to 10 percent of the town or county’s total revenue. That money could be used solely for local safety programs. Anything left will be routed into the state’s general fund.

4/23/09-The House voted 94-41 to approve a bill that would authorize the cameras in works zones on expressways and controlled-access highways throughout the state where the speed limit is at least 45 mph. The enforcement tool also would be authorized in school zones.
SB277 now advances to the governor’s desk for his signature. Senate lawmakers already approved it.
The automated cameras snap pictures of vehicles traveling over the posted speed limit. A ticket is mailed to the vehicles’ owners, regardless of who was driving at the time.
Fines of up to $40 would be handed out to the registered owners of vehicles caught on camera traveling at least 12 mph in excess of the speed limit. The governing body of a jurisdiction would have to approve the cameras.
Profit that any jurisdiction receives from camera-generated tickets would be limited to 10 percent of the town or county’s total revenue. That money could be used solely for local safety programs. Anything left would be routed into the state’s general fund.
For bill status, call 410-946-5400.

3/9/09-A bill in the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee would authorize cameras in works zones on expressways and controlled-access highways throughout the state where the speed limit is at least 45 mph.
The automated cameras snap pictures of vehicles traveling over the posted speed limit. A ticket is mailed to the vehicles’ owners, regardless of who was driving at the time.
SB277 would hand out up to $40 fines to the registered owners of vehicles caught on camera traveling at least 12 mph in excess of the speed limit.
Speed camera profits would be used solely for local safety programs. Anything left after two years would be routed into the state general fund.
For bill status, call 410-946-5400.
The House version – HB313 – is in the House Environmental Matters Committee.