Bill > HB758

This bill modifies Maryland's existing laws regarding speed monitoring systems (automated speed cameras) to provide additional protections for vehicle owners whose vehicles or license plates have been stolen. Under the new provisions, a local jurisdiction's speed monitoring system program must now confirm that a vehicle or its registration plates have not been reported stolen before issuing a citation. If a local designee (a designated official responsible for reviewing speed camera citations) determines that the vehicle or its registration plates were stolen at the time of the alleged violation, they are required to void the citation. The bill also expands the circumstances under which a local designee can void a citation, specifically adding stolen vehicle or registration plates as a valid reason for cancellation. Additionally, the bill clarifies that to prove a vehicle was stolen, an owner must submit a police report with exculpatory evidence. The changes aim to prevent vehicle owners from being penalized for speed violations that occurred when their vehicle was illegally in another's possession. The bill will take effect on October 1, 2025, providing time for local jurisdictions to update their speed monitoring system procedures.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0758?ys=2025RS