Bill > HB1311

This bill expands the authorization for speed monitoring systems in Howard County by allowing their placement in residential districts and on certain high-risk highways, specifically including U.S. Route 1 (Washington Boulevard). A speed monitoring system is defined as a device that captures images of vehicles traveling at least 12 miles per hour over the posted speed limit. The bill modifies how fines collected from these speed monitoring systems can be used, requiring that any balance remaining after implementation costs must be directed to public safety purposes, such as pedestrian or highway safety programs, or to fund deferred maintenance work at Howard County public schools. Importantly, any money used for school maintenance must supplement, not replace, existing capital budget allocations. The bill includes specific provisions to ensure that the additional funding is used to enhance, rather than simply replace, existing school maintenance budgets. The new authorization for speed monitoring systems will take effect on October 1, 2025, giving local authorities time to prepare for implementation.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1311?ys=2025RS