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This bill authorizes the use of stop sign monitoring systems in certain school zones in Baltimore City and Takoma Park, expanding an existing pilot program originally established for Prince George's County. The bill allows local jurisdictions to implement stop sign monitoring systems in school zones, with specific provisions that require local authorization through a public hearing process. For Baltimore City, 50% of the fines collected from these systems will be distributed to the local management board and used specifically for youth programming in the 45th and 46th legislative districts. The monitoring systems will capture recorded images of vehicles that fail to come to a complete stop at stop signs, and vehicle owners may be subject to a civil penalty of up to $40 per violation. The bill requires Baltimore City and Takoma Park to submit annual reports detailing the implementation, costs, effectiveness, and performance of these stop sign monitoring systems. The pilot program will be in effect for 4 years, from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2029, after which it will automatically expire unless renewed by the legislature. Importantly, violations detected by these systems will not be considered moving violations, will not be recorded on driving records, and will not impact motor vehicle insurance coverage.

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0600?ys=2025RS