4/15/09-A bill died that sought to authorize the use of speed cameras in Baltimore City.
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.
Sponsored by Sen. Nathaniel McFadden, D-Baltimore City, SB388 called for authorizing identical rules in Baltimore City. It remained in the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee when the session ended.
Owners of vehicles found in violation would have faced $40 fines for driving more than 10 mph in excess of the speed limit. Speed camera profits could have been used only on pedestrian and traffic safety improvements.
The House version – HB396 – also died.

3/9/09-A bill in the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee would authorize the use of speed cameras in Baltimore City.
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.
Sponsored by Sen. Nathaniel McFadden, D-Baltimore City, SB388 would authorize identical rules in Baltimore City.
Owners of vehicles found in violation would face $40 fines for driving more than 10 mph in excess of the speed limit. Speed camera profits could be used only on pedestrian and traffic safety improvements.
For bill status, call 410-946-5400.
The House version – HB396 – is in the House Environmental Matters Committee.