Queen Anne's County - Municipalities - Speed Limits

HB 1236 allows municipalities in Queen Anne's County to lower speed limits on highways to at least 15 mph without first conducting a traffic study. This directly affects local governments in Queen Anne's County when adjusting speed limits on roads within their jurisdictions. The bill amends Maryland law to add a specific exception (Section 21-803(a)(6)) for these municipalities, removing the requirement for an engineering and traffic investigation that applies to other counties. The change takes effect October 1, 2025, and only applies to speed limit reductions within Queen Anne's County.