Bill > SB921

This bill removes exemptions from liability for citations issued by traffic control signal monitoring systems and speed monitoring systems for vehicle rental companies and vehicles with certain special registration plates. Previously, motor vehicle rental or leasing companies, and those with specific types of special registration plates, were not considered "owners" for the purpose of these citations, meaning they were not held responsible for violations captured by these automated systems. A traffic control signal monitoring system is defined as a device that records vehicles running red lights, and a speed monitoring system records vehicles exceeding the speed limit by at least 12 miles per hour. This change means that rental companies and owners of vehicles with these special plates will now be liable for violations caught by these systems, similar to other vehicle owners.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0921?ys=2026RS