Transportation

signed · Maryland · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 487: Motor Vehicles - Speed Monitoring Systems - Safety Corridors (Vulnerable Road User Protection Act of 2026)

SB 487 authorizes Maryland’s State Highway Administration and local jurisdictions to install speed monitoring systems in designated "safety corridors" - areas identified as high-risk for pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users. It updates existing traffic laws to clarify that penalties from speed monitoring citations (e.g., for speeding in these corridors) must be paid directly to local political subdivisions for uncontested cases or to District Courts for contested cases. The bill amends multiple sections of Maryland’s Transportation and Courts codes to integrate these systems into standard traffic enforcement procedures. It directly affects drivers receiving citations in monitored corridors, local governments implementing the systems, and courts handling related cases. The law focuses on operational details of speed monitoring, not broader safety outcomes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes speed monitoring in safety corridors for pedestrians/cyclists, enhancing road safety for vulnerable users per bill's core purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Traffic Safety

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 31, 2026

HB 107: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishment

HB 107 establishes a pilot program requiring drivers whose licenses face suspension or revocation for specific traffic violations (like speeding or reckless driving) to install and use an intelligent speed assistance system (which monitors and limits vehicle speed) during their suspension period. Participants receive a restricted license mandating the system's use, with fees required unless the driver qualifies as indigent. The program requires the Motor Vehicle Administration to certify service providers, set standards for the systems, and monitor compliance, with failure to participate resulting in continued license suspension. This pilot program applies only to drivers accumulating points for violations listed in the bill, such as speeding or failing to yield.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates intelligent speed systems for license suspension to enhance road safety, directly advancing transportation safety standards through technology enforcement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety

in committee · Maryland · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 156: Railroads - Required Crew for Movement of Freight

SB 156 requires that any freight train operating in Maryland on shared rail corridors with passenger trains must have at least two crew members. It directly affects railroad companies operating freight services, excluding light rail systems, rapid transit, and specific yard/utility operations. The bill takes effect only if neighboring states (New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia) enact similar laws by October 1, 2056, with implementation set for October 1, 2026, if the condition is met. Violations could result in civil penalties up to $25,000 for the railroad company. The law aims to establish minimum crew requirements for freight train safety under Maryland’s transportation regulations.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates two crew members for freight trains on shared corridors, directly enhancing workplace safety for railroad workers per Labor & Employment standards.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires two crew members for freight trains on shared corridors with passenger trains, directly enhancing rail safety standards in transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Freight Public Transit Rail

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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