Bill > SB390

This bill modifies Maryland's transportation laws regarding speed monitoring systems by introducing several key provisions. It defines new terms such as "erroneous violation" (which includes instances like incorrect registration plate images, stopped vehicles, incorrectly measured speeds, images taken outside authorized hours, or images from systems with expired calibration certificates) and clarifies the definition of an "owner" for citation purposes. The bill authorizes technicians employed by or under contract with a local agency to swear to and affirm violations recorded by speed monitoring systems, provided they complete "reasonable training" specific to these systems. The training is defined as a level of education, instruction, and practical experience sufficient to ensure competency in inspecting and interpreting recorded images. The bill also expands the definition of "recorded image" to include various media types and specifies detailed requirements for such images, such as showing the vehicle's rear, time-stamped images, and a clear registration plate. These changes aim to enhance the accuracy and reliability of speed monitoring system citations while providing clear guidelines for their implementation and use in school zones and other designated areas.

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0390?ys=2025RS