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MD HB401

MD HB401
Prince George's County - Speed Monitoring Systems - Maryland Route 5 PG 315-26


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Introduced
01/22/2026
In Committee
01/22/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Authorizing the placement and use of speed monitoring systems on Maryland Route 5 in Prince George's County, subject to placement and signage requirements; requiring certain revenue collected by Prince George's County as a result of violations enforced by a speed monitoring system on Maryland Route 5 to be used for State and local highway and pedestrian safety improvements on and in the vicinity of Maryland Route 5 in Prince George's County; etc.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the use of speed monitoring systems, which are devices that record images of vehicles exceeding the speed limit by at least 12 miles per hour, on Maryland Route 5 in Prince George's County, subject to specific placement and signage requirements. Any remaining revenue collected from fines issued by these systems, after covering the costs of implementing and administering them, must be sent to the Comptroller. This money will then be distributed to the State Highway Administration, in consultation with Prince George's County, to be used exclusively for state and local highway and pedestrian safety improvements on and around Maryland Route 5 within the county. The bill also specifies that these provisions will take effect on October 1, 2026.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Last Action

First Reading Environment and Transportation (on 01/22/2026)

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