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HB0055

Speed Cameras in Residential Areas

Last scannedAug 22, 2026, 4:24 AM

In one sentence

This law updates rules to allow speed monitoring systems on specific roads inside residential districts and other designated areas across Maryland.

It defines a 'residential district' as an area that is not a business district, where at least 300 feet of property along the highway consists mainly of homes or buildings used for business.
It requires local governments to get approval from their governing body after giving public notice and holding a hearing before using speed monitoring systems.
It allows the State Highway Administration to use these systems on Interstate 83 in Baltimore County and Interstate 695 in Baltimore County.
It allows the Maryland Transportation Authority to use these systems on Maryland Route 200 (Intercounty Connector).
It sets specific rules for where cameras can be placed, including roads with a speed limit of 35 mph or less inside residential districts and school zones with limits of at least 20 mph.
It requires that any road chosen in a residential district must have its speed limit set using generally accepted traffic engineering practices.

Local governments and their governing bodies in Maryland counties and cities.
The State Highway Administration.
The Maryland Transportation Authority.
Drivers on highways located inside residential districts, school zones, or other specifically listed roads.

The law does not explain what happens to a driver's license or points if they are caught speeding by these new systems.
It is unclear how drivers will be notified that cameras have been installed on their specific road before the system starts working.

Plain language

Residential district: An area that is not a business district and includes at least 300 feet of property along a highway that is mainly homes or buildings used for business.
Speed monitoring system: A device with sensors that takes pictures of cars driving at least 12 miles per hour over the posted speed limit.

Official record

Source attached

Applying statewide certain provisions of law authorizing the use of speed monitoring systems in certain residential districts.

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