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This bill modifies the penalties for speed monitoring system citations in Maryland by increasing the fines for different ranges of speeding violations. Under the new law, citations for speeding 12-15 miles per hour over the limit will remain at $40, but other speed ranges will see increased penalties: speeding 16-19 miles per hour will now incur a $70 fine (up from $55), speeding 20-29 miles per hour will result in a $120 fine (up from $95), speeding 30-39 miles per hour will be fined $230 (up from $180), and speeding 40 miles per hour or more will now carry a $425 fine (up from $350). Additionally, the bill requires the State Highway Administration to convene a workgroup to study best practices for speed monitoring systems in school zones, which will involve local stakeholders and assess current policies, traffic incidents, system placements, and other relevant factors. The study must be completed and submitted to the Governor and General Assembly by December 1, 2025, with the entire bill set to take effect on October 1, 2025. A "speed monitoring system" is defined as a device that captures images of vehicles traveling at least 12 miles per hour above the posted speed limit.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0118?ys=2025RS