Bill > HB1236

This bill modifies Maryland's transportation law to allow municipalities in Queen Anne's County to reduce speed limits on local highways to a minimum of 15 miles per hour without conducting a mandatory engineering and traffic investigation (ETI). Currently, most local authorities must perform an ETI before changing speed limits, which involves a technical assessment of road conditions, traffic patterns, and safety considerations. The new provision specifically exempts Queen Anne's County municipalities from this requirement, giving them more flexibility to adjust speed limits in their jurisdictions. This means local officials can more easily and quickly implement speed reductions they believe are necessary for public safety, without the time and expense of a formal traffic study. The bill will take effect on October 1, 2025, and follows similar exemptions previously granted to other jurisdictions like Calvert County and Baltimore City, which have unique provisions for speed limit adjustments.

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1236?ys=2025RS