Howard County - Speed Monitoring Systems - Expansion of Authorization Ho. Co. 9-26

HB 1170 expands Howard County's authorization to deploy speed monitoring systems on specific roads. It adds Howard County to the list of jurisdictions allowed to use these systems on highways identified in safety plans as high-risk for serious crashes, and specifically includes U.S. Route 1 (Washington Boulevard) as a permitted location. The bill requires local law approval, public hearings, and adherence to engineering standards before deployment. This directly affects Howard County residents and drivers traveling on the specified routes. The changes take effect October 1, 2026.