SB 115 Maryland Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Motor Vehicles - Automated Speed Enforcement - Improper Registration

SB 115 requires Maryland's Motor Vehicle Administration to partner with Virginia to obtain data on Maryland residents who improperly register vehicles in Virginia. This data will be added to a searchable database accessible to state and local agencies for issuing automated speed enforcement citations. The bill increases penalties for violations recorded by speed cameras on improperly registered vehicles, raising maximum fines to $1,250 (up from $425 for standard cases). It also mandates that owners receive specific notice if their vehicle is improperly registered in Virginia and recorded speeding. The law directly affects Maryland residents who register vehicles in Virginia to avoid Maryland registration fees.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Oct 2025
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Governor
Introduced Oct 21, 2025 Last action Jan 14, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
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First Reading Judicial Proceedings
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Oct 21, 2025
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