Transportation (Traffic Safety)

in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Feb 12, 2026

HB 1170: Howard County - Speed Monitoring Systems - Expansion of Authorization Ho. Co. 9-26

HB 1170 expands Howard County's authorization to deploy speed monitoring systems on specific roads. It adds Howard County to the list of jurisdictions allowed to use these systems on highways identified in safety plans as high-risk for serious crashes, and specifically includes U.S. Route 1 (Washington Boulevard) as a permitted location. The bill requires local law approval, public hearings, and adherence to engineering standards before deployment. This directly affects Howard County residents and drivers traveling on the specified routes. The changes take effect October 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands speed monitoring systems on high-risk highways (e.g., U.S. Route 1) to enhance road safety, directly advancing transportation safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

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in committee · Maryland · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SB 965: Motor Vehicles - Out-of-State Drivers - Automated Enforcement (Out-of-State Driver Accountability Act)

SB 965 requires local governments operating automated traffic enforcement systems (like speed cameras or red-light cameras) to submit quarterly reports to Maryland’s Vision Zero coordinator about citations issued to vehicles registered in other states. The reports must include the out-of-state license plate number, whether the ticket was paid, and whether it remains overdue. Local governments must track these citations cumulatively over time, showing total issued, paid, and overdue tickets. This bill creates a data collection system for out-of-state traffic citations but does not change traffic enforcement rules or penalties.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires out-of-state citation reporting for automated enforcement systems to support Vision Zero safety goals, enhancing traffic safety compliance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Feb 18, 2026

HB 1086: Montgomery County - Crosswalk Monitoring Systems - Authorization MC 10-26

HB 1086 authorizes Montgomery County to install crosswalk monitoring systems in school zones to detect vehicles failing to yield to pedestrians. Drivers recorded by these systems who do not yield can be cited and fined for violations. Fines collected from these citations go directly to Montgomery County for roadway safety improvements, not to the state. The bill specifically applies to school zone crosswalks and modifies how citations are processed for this enforcement method.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes crosswalk monitoring in school zones to enhance pedestrian safety, with fines funding roadway safety improvements directly related to transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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signed · Maryland · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 487: Motor Vehicles - Speed Monitoring Systems - Safety Corridors (Vulnerable Road User Protection Act of 2026)

SB 487 authorizes Maryland’s State Highway Administration and local jurisdictions to install speed monitoring systems in designated "safety corridors" - areas identified as high-risk for pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users. It updates existing traffic laws to clarify that penalties from speed monitoring citations (e.g., for speeding in these corridors) must be paid directly to local political subdivisions for uncontested cases or to District Courts for contested cases. The bill amends multiple sections of Maryland’s Transportation and Courts codes to integrate these systems into standard traffic enforcement procedures. It directly affects drivers receiving citations in monitored corridors, local governments implementing the systems, and courts handling related cases. The law focuses on operational details of speed monitoring, not broader safety outcomes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes speed monitoring in safety corridors for pedestrians/cyclists, enhancing road safety for vulnerable users per bill's core purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Traffic Safety

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 31, 2026

HB 107: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishment

HB 107 establishes a pilot program requiring drivers whose licenses face suspension or revocation for specific traffic violations (like speeding or reckless driving) to install and use an intelligent speed assistance system (which monitors and limits vehicle speed) during their suspension period. Participants receive a restricted license mandating the system's use, with fees required unless the driver qualifies as indigent. The program requires the Motor Vehicle Administration to certify service providers, set standards for the systems, and monitor compliance, with failure to participate resulting in continued license suspension. This pilot program applies only to drivers accumulating points for violations listed in the bill, such as speeding or failing to yield.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates intelligent speed systems for license suspension to enhance road safety, directly advancing transportation safety standards through technology enforcement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety

in committee · Maryland · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SB 45: Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring Systems - Residential Districts

SB 45 updates Maryland's vehicle laws to expand where speed monitoring systems (cameras) can be used in residential areas. It clarifies that "residential district" means areas with mostly homes adjacent to highways (excluding business zones), and specifies locations for camera deployment, including residential streets with 35mph limits (set via traffic engineering), school zones, and certain highways in Anne Arundel, Prince George’s, and other counties. Local governments must first adopt local laws and hold public hearings before using cameras. The bill takes effect October 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands speed monitoring systems in residential areas and school zones to enhance traffic safety, directly advancing transportation safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

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in committee · Maryland · Senate Jan 14, 2026

SB 173: Vehicle Laws - Automated Enforcement - Reciprocal Agreements, Arrangements, and Declarations

SB 173 allows Maryland to create agreements with other states to share automated traffic violation records (like camera-issued speeding or red-light tickets) between jurisdictions. It authorizes the Motor Vehicle Administrator to refuse vehicle registration or renewal for owners with unpaid violations recorded by traffic cameras or speed monitoring systems in partner states. The bill specifically targets violations captured by traffic control signal monitoring and speed monitoring systems, enabling reciprocal enforcement. This affects out-of-state vehicle owners with unresolved Maryland traffic fines and Maryland residents with unpaid fines from other states. The law takes effect October 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens traffic safety enforcement by enabling cross-state sharing of automated violation data (speeding/red-light) and refusing vehicle registration for unpaid fines, directly advancing transportation safety standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Jan 19, 2026

HB 110: Motor Vehicles - School Buses - Seat Belts

HB 110 requires all public schools in Maryland to include seat belt safety instruction in their safety education programs. It mandates that school buses purchased after July 1, 2030, must be equipped with 3-point seat belts for every seat. The bill also prohibits lawsuits or criminal charges against school bus operators if a passenger fails to wear a seat belt. This affects schools, bus manufacturers, and school bus operators by setting new safety standards and limiting liability for non-compliance.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates 3-point seat belts on school buses, enhancing vehicle safety standards per transportation regulations and public transit safety protocols.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Traffic Safety

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in committee · Maryland · Senate Jan 14, 2026

SB 152: Prince George's County - Point-to-Point Speed Monitoring Systems - Maryland Route 210

SB 152 authorizes Prince George's County to install point-to-point speed monitoring systems on Maryland Route 210 (Indian Head Highway) in the county, subject to specific requirements like minimum 1-mile and maximum 10-mile monitored segments. The bill changes how fines from speed violations on this highway are handled: instead of going to the county, they must fund state-level safety studies and solutions for Route 210 through the State Highway Administration. This includes examining safety issues, reporting findings, and implementing fixes on that specific corridor. The legislation directly affects drivers on MD Route 210 in Prince George's County and modifies existing code regarding speed monitoring citations and fine distribution. It does not alter the legal definition of speed monitoring systems but specifies their use and fund allocation for this particular highway.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRedirects speed violation fines to fund state safety studies and solutions for Route 210, enhancing transportation safety infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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signed · Maryland · Senate May 31, 2026

SB 366: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishment

SB 366 establishes a pilot program requiring drivers facing license suspension for specific speeding violations (listed in § 16-402(A)(3), (17), (24), (27), (33), or (45)) to use an intelligent speed assistance system (a device that alerts drivers when exceeding speed limits). The Motor Vehicle Administration would issue restrictive licenses mandating this system for participants, who must complete the 1-year program. Failure to participate or complete the program results in license suspension. The bill creates new requirements for certified service providers to install and monitor the systems, and it amends existing law to allow this restriction.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates intelligent speed assistance systems for speeding violators to improve road safety, directly enhancing transportation safety standards per bill's focus on reducing speeding violations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety