Vehicle Laws - Noise Abatement Monitoring Systems - Pilot Program

This bill establishes a pilot program in Anne Arundel, Montgomery, and Prince George's Counties to allow local authorities to use automated noise monitoring systems for enforcing vehicle noise laws. The legislation permits these systems to issue civil citations to drivers whose vehicles exceed permitted noise levels and allows recorded audio evidence from these devices to be used in court without additional verification. Additionally, the bill clarifies how penalties collected from such violations are handled, enabling local governments to recover program costs and use any remaining funds for public safety initiatives. By updating existing state laws, the measure integrates noise monitoring technology alongside other automated enforcement tools like speed cameras and height monitors.