Transportation

in committee · Maryland · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SB 45: Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring Systems - Residential Districts

SB 45 updates Maryland's vehicle laws to expand where speed monitoring systems (cameras) can be used in residential areas. It clarifies that "residential district" means areas with mostly homes adjacent to highways (excluding business zones), and specifies locations for camera deployment, including residential streets with 35mph limits (set via traffic engineering), school zones, and certain highways in Anne Arundel, Prince George’s, and other counties. Local governments must first adopt local laws and hold public hearings before using cameras. The bill takes effect October 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands speed monitoring systems in residential areas and school zones to enhance traffic safety, directly advancing transportation safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

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in committee · Maryland · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 367: Wicomico County - Highway Pedestrian Safety Act

SB 367, the Wicomico County Highway Pedestrian Safety Act, prohibits people from standing in roadways, shoulders, median dividers, or intersections in Wicomico County that the county or a local municipality has officially designated as "inherently dangerous" (meaning posing a serious injury risk that cannot be avoided with ordinary care). The law directly affects pedestrians and drivers in Wicomico County by restricting standing in these high-risk areas. Key enforcement requires police to have proper traffic signs meeting state specifications installed before issuing citations, ensuring public notice of prohibited zones. The bill takes effect June 1, 2026, and applies only to Wicomico County.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits standing in inherently dangerous road areas to enhance pedestrian safety, directly advancing transportation safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways

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in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Jan 29, 2026

HB 544: Vehicle Laws - Cannabis Use in Motor Vehicle With Minor Occupant - Prohibition

HB 544 prohibits smoking, vaping, or consuming cannabis in the passenger area of a motor vehicle when a minor (under 18) is present. This applies to all occupants, including drivers and passengers, and creates a new misdemeanor offense for violations. Penalties include up to one year in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both. The bill, introduced in January 2026, will take effect on October 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new misdemeanor for cannabis use with minors, expanding criminalization and penalties, opposing reform trends by increasing criminalization.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits cannabis use in vehicles with minors to enhance road safety, aligning with transportation safety regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Drug Policy

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in committee · Maryland · Senate Jan 14, 2026

SB 173: Vehicle Laws - Automated Enforcement - Reciprocal Agreements, Arrangements, and Declarations

SB 173 allows Maryland to create agreements with other states to share automated traffic violation records (like camera-issued speeding or red-light tickets) between jurisdictions. It authorizes the Motor Vehicle Administrator to refuse vehicle registration or renewal for owners with unpaid violations recorded by traffic cameras or speed monitoring systems in partner states. The bill specifically targets violations captured by traffic control signal monitoring and speed monitoring systems, enabling reciprocal enforcement. This affects out-of-state vehicle owners with unresolved Maryland traffic fines and Maryland residents with unpaid fines from other states. The law takes effect October 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens traffic safety enforcement by enabling cross-state sharing of automated violation data (speeding/red-light) and refusing vehicle registration for unpaid fines, directly advancing transportation safety standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Jan 19, 2026

HB 110: Motor Vehicles - School Buses - Seat Belts

HB 110 requires all public schools in Maryland to include seat belt safety instruction in their safety education programs. It mandates that school buses purchased after July 1, 2030, must be equipped with 3-point seat belts for every seat. The bill also prohibits lawsuits or criminal charges against school bus operators if a passenger fails to wear a seat belt. This affects schools, bus manufacturers, and school bus operators by setting new safety standards and limiting liability for non-compliance.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates 3-point seat belts on school buses, enhancing vehicle safety standards per transportation regulations and public transit safety protocols.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Traffic Safety

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in committee · Maryland · Senate Jan 14, 2026

SB 152: Prince George's County - Point-to-Point Speed Monitoring Systems - Maryland Route 210

SB 152 authorizes Prince George's County to install point-to-point speed monitoring systems on Maryland Route 210 (Indian Head Highway) in the county, subject to specific requirements like minimum 1-mile and maximum 10-mile monitored segments. The bill changes how fines from speed violations on this highway are handled: instead of going to the county, they must fund state-level safety studies and solutions for Route 210 through the State Highway Administration. This includes examining safety issues, reporting findings, and implementing fixes on that specific corridor. The legislation directly affects drivers on MD Route 210 in Prince George's County and modifies existing code regarding speed monitoring citations and fine distribution. It does not alter the legal definition of speed monitoring systems but specifies their use and fund allocation for this particular highway.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRedirects speed violation fines to fund state safety studies and solutions for Route 210, enhancing transportation safety infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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signed · Maryland · Senate May 31, 2026

SB 366: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishment

SB 366 establishes a pilot program requiring drivers facing license suspension for specific speeding violations (listed in § 16-402(A)(3), (17), (24), (27), (33), or (45)) to use an intelligent speed assistance system (a device that alerts drivers when exceeding speed limits). The Motor Vehicle Administration would issue restrictive licenses mandating this system for participants, who must complete the 1-year program. Failure to participate or complete the program results in license suspension. The bill creates new requirements for certified service providers to install and monitor the systems, and it amends existing law to allow this restriction.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates intelligent speed assistance systems for speeding violators to improve road safety, directly enhancing transportation safety standards per bill's focus on reducing speeding violations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 12, 2026

HB 451: Maryland Zero Emission Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council - Membership, Duties, and Sunset Repeal

HB 451 extends the reporting deadlines and lifespan of Maryland's Zero Emission Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council. It modifies the schedule for the Council's interim reports (now due December 1 annually through 2031, instead of 2024-2025) and moves the final report deadline to June 30, 2031 (from June 30, 2026). The bill also extends the Council's termination date from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2031, keeping it active for five additional years. This procedural change directly affects the Council's operational timeline but does not alter the Council's purpose or policy recommendations.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExtends Maryland's Zero Emission EV Infrastructure Council through 2031, maintaining focus on advancing EV infrastructure and renewable energy transition.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExtends Council's work on zero-emission EV infrastructure, enabling continued development of sustainable transportation infrastructure beyond original timeline.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

died · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 20, 2026

HB 419: Prince George's County - Comprehensive Traffic Safety Audit - Maryland Route 202 and Maryland Route 704 PG 303-26

HB 419 requires the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) to conduct a comprehensive safety review of Maryland Routes 202 and 704 in Prince George’s County. The audit must analyze crash data, identify infrastructure and traffic safety issues, and include recommendations for quick-implementation safety improvements for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians, along with community input. MDOT must submit findings and recommendations to Prince George’s County’s state legislative delegation by December 31, 2026. The law takes effect June 1, 2026, and automatically expires on June 30, 2027, making it a temporary measure focused solely on the audit process.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates safety audit for road infrastructure improvements, identifies issues, and requires safety recommendations for all users, directly enhancing transportation safety.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

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in committee · Maryland · Senate Jan 14, 2026

SB 206: Prince George's County - Speed Monitoring Systems - Maryland Route 210 - Penalties

SB 206 allows Prince George's County to use speed monitoring systems on Maryland Route 210 (Indian Head Highway) and requires the Motor Vehicle Administration to suspend vehicle registration for owners who repeatedly fail to pay speeding fines. Specifically, registration must be suspended if a vehicle owner doesn’t pay the civil penalty or contest the violation for at least three overdue speeding citations within 90 days, or for any number of overdue citations totaling $500 or more in fines. The suspension applies only to vehicles involved in violations recorded by these systems on MD Route 210 in Prince George's County. Vehicle owners can request a hearing before suspension and must pay all overdue fines plus a $30 administrative fee to restore registration. The law takes effect October 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill implements speed monitoring systems on highways to enforce traffic safety, directly enhancing road safety compliance and reducing speeding violations per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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