Transportation (Traffic Safety)

in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Jan 28, 2026

HB 510: Motor Vehicles - Automated Speed Enforcement - Improper Registration

HB 510 requires Maryland's Motor Vehicle Administration to partner with Virginia to obtain data on Maryland residents who own vehicles improperly registered in Virginia. The bill creates a searchable database of this information, making it available to law enforcement for automated speed enforcement citations. It increases penalties for drivers or owners of such vehicles, raising the maximum fine for speeding violations from $40 to $250 for offenses recorded by automated systems. This directly affects Maryland residents who register vehicles in Virginia instead of Maryland, impacting how speed violations are enforced and fined for these specific vehicles.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by increasing penalties for speeding via automated enforcement, directly targeting vehicle regulation compliance and road safety.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 18, 2026

HB 441: Prince George's County - Speed Monitoring Systems - Maryland Route 210 - Penalties PG 306-26

HB 441 modifies Maryland law to allow the Motor Vehicle Administration to suspend vehicle registrations for drivers who repeatedly ignore speed violations recorded by cameras on Maryland Route 210 (Indian Head Highway) in Prince George’s County. It requires registration suspension if a driver fails to pay fines for three or more overdue citations within 90 days, or for total fines exceeding $500. Vehicle owners must pay all overdue fines plus a $30 fee to restore registration. The bill also mandates annual reports to the legislature on suspension and reinstatement statistics, including geographic data. This applies only to violations captured by speed monitoring systems on this specific highway.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnforces speed camera penalties on highway to reduce speeding, directly enhancing road safety per transportation topic indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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failed · Maryland · House of Delegates Apr 13, 2026

HB 210: Motor Vehicles - Out-of-State Drivers - Automated Enforcement (Out-of-State Driver Accountability Act)

HB 210 requires Maryland counties and municipalities with automated traffic enforcement programs (like speed cameras or red-light cameras) to submit quarterly reports to the Vision Zero coordinator. These reports must include specific details for each citation issued to out-of-state vehicles, such as license plate numbers, payment status, and whether the citation is past due. The bill, set to take effect October 1, 2026, creates a standardized reporting process to track enforcement against non-resident drivers without changing traffic laws or enforcement practices.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates reporting for automated traffic enforcement under Vision Zero, advancing traffic safety standards for out-of-state drivers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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signed · Maryland · Senate May 12, 2026

SB 10: State Highway Administration - Speed Monitoring Systems - Application Approval

This bill requires Maryland's State Highway Administration to approve, deny, or return speed monitoring system applications within 90 days. If the Administration fails to act within this timeframe, the application is automatically approved. It directly affects counties seeking to install speed monitoring systems on state highways within municipal areas, mandating they first obtain the Administration's approval and notify local municipalities. The bill also defines "speed monitoring systems" as devices capturing images of vehicles exceeding the speed limit by at least 12 mph. The law takes effect October 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationStreamlines approval for speed monitoring systems, enhancing highway safety compliance and implementation on state highways.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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

HB 249: Vehicle Laws - Automated Enforcement - Reciprocal Agreements, Arrangements, and Declarations

HB 249 allows Maryland to create formal agreements with other states to enforce automated traffic violations (like camera-recorded speeding or red-light tickets) across state lines. It authorizes the Motor Vehicle Administrator to enter reciprocal enforcement agreements, meaning out-of-state violations recorded by traffic cameras or speed systems could affect a vehicle's registration in Maryland. The bill directly affects vehicle owners, as it permits refusing registration or renewal for vehicles with unresolved violations in partner jurisdictions. This policy change streamlines cross-state enforcement of automated traffic laws without specifying new penalties or safety outcomes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnables cross-state enforcement of traffic violations (speeding/red-light cameras), enhancing road safety compliance through automated systems.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Maryland · Senate Jan 14, 2026

SB 115: 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.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases penalties for speeding via automated enforcement, enhancing road safety through stricter enforcement of vehicle registration compliance.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Maryland · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 179: Transportation - Study on Speed Limits - Interstate 495 and Connected Highways

SB 179 requires Maryland's Department of Transportation to study speed limits at state highways connecting to Interstate 495. The study will analyze traffic congestion, speeding tickets, accidents, and other hazards from the past five years at these connections, and examine whether reducing speed limit deviations to 5 mph is feasible. It must consult with local officials and stakeholders, then report findings to the Governor and legislature by December 31, 2026. The bill expires automatically on June 30, 2027, with no immediate policy changes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill studies reducing speed limits to address accidents and hazards, aligning with enhancing transportation safety standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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