Transportation (Traffic Safety)

died · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 20, 2026

HB 419: Prince George's County - Comprehensive Traffic Safety Audit - Maryland Route 202 and Maryland Route 704 PG 303-26

HB 419 requires the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) to conduct a comprehensive safety review of Maryland Routes 202 and 704 in Prince George’s County. The audit must analyze crash data, identify infrastructure and traffic safety issues, and include recommendations for quick-implementation safety improvements for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians, along with community input. MDOT must submit findings and recommendations to Prince George’s County’s state legislative delegation by December 31, 2026. The law takes effect June 1, 2026, and automatically expires on June 30, 2027, making it a temporary measure focused solely on the audit process.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates safety audit for road infrastructure improvements, identifies issues, and requires safety recommendations for all users, directly enhancing transportation safety.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

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in committee · Maryland · Senate Jan 14, 2026

SB 206: Prince George's County - Speed Monitoring Systems - Maryland Route 210 - Penalties

SB 206 allows Prince George's County to use speed monitoring systems on Maryland Route 210 (Indian Head Highway) and requires the Motor Vehicle Administration to suspend vehicle registration for owners who repeatedly fail to pay speeding fines. Specifically, registration must be suspended if a vehicle owner doesn’t pay the civil penalty or contest the violation for at least three overdue speeding citations within 90 days, or for any number of overdue citations totaling $500 or more in fines. The suspension applies only to vehicles involved in violations recorded by these systems on MD Route 210 in Prince George's County. Vehicle owners can request a hearing before suspension and must pay all overdue fines plus a $30 administrative fee to restore registration. The law takes effect October 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill implements speed monitoring systems on highways to enforce traffic safety, directly enhancing road safety compliance and reducing speeding violations per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 19, 2026

HB 256: Motor Vehicles – Speed Monitoring Systems – Safety Corridors (Vulnerable Road User Protection Act of 2026)

HB 256, the "Vulnerable Road User Protection Act of 2026," authorizes Maryland’s State Highway Administration and local jurisdictions to install speed monitoring systems in designated "safety corridors" to protect pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users in high-risk areas. It amends traffic code provisions to create a new category for "safety corridor speed monitoring systems," requiring citations for violations to direct fines to the District Court (not local agencies) and mandating that collected funds support public safety programs like pedestrian safety initiatives. The bill specifies that local governments may recover implementation costs from fines but must use remaining funds exclusively for public safety, not general revenue. This directly affects drivers in safety corridor zones and local governments managing such systems.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes speed monitoring systems in safety corridors to protect pedestrians/cyclists, directly enhancing transportation safety infrastructure per the topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Traffic Safety

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passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Apr 13, 2026

HB 421: Prince George's County - Speed Monitoring Systems - Maryland Route 210 PG 309-26

HB 421 authorizes Prince George's County to install and operate point-to-point speed monitoring systems on Maryland Route 210 (Indian Head Highway) within the county. The bill modifies Maryland law to require that penalties from speed citations issued by these systems go directly to the county (not the state) for uncontested cases, and specifies that collected funds must cover system costs and be spent solely on public safety programs like pedestrian or highway safety initiatives. It adds new language to the Transportation Article to formalize this process for the specific highway segment. The bill directly affects drivers traveling on MD Route 210 in Prince George's County and the county government, which would manage the systems and allocate funds.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes speed monitoring systems on highways and directs collected fines to public safety programs like pedestrian and highway safety initiatives.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 12, 2026

HB 601: Montgomery County - Stop Sign Monitoring Systems Pilot Program - Gaithersburg and Rockville MC 5-26

HB 601 authorizes the use of stop sign monitoring systems in school zones within the City of Gaithersburg and the City of Rockville, expanding a pilot program previously allowed in Prince George’s County, Baltimore City, and Takoma Park. The bill requires local governments to approve these systems through local law after public hearings and mandates clear signage and public notice before implementation. It specifically limits the systems to school zones on local highways (for cities) or state highways (for the State Highway Administration), and defines "violation" as failing to stop completely at a stop sign. The policy change directly affects drivers navigating stop signs in school zones within these two cities during the pilot period.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes stop sign monitoring in school zones to enhance road safety, directly advancing transportation safety standards in infrastructure management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

died · Maryland · Senate Feb 23, 2026

SB 458: Vehicle Laws – Crosswalk Monitoring Systems – Authorization

SB 458 authorizes local governments in Maryland to use automated crosswalk monitoring systems in school zones (if permitted by local law) to detect drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians. It requires drivers recorded violating this rule to pay fines, with penalties going directly to the local government for uncontested cases. The bill specifies how citations must be issued and handled, including options for drivers to contest violations in court. This applies specifically to school zone crosswalks where local authorities have authorized the monitoring systems.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes automated crosswalk monitoring to enforce pedestrian yielding, enhancing road safety in school zones.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Traffic Safety

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died · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 2, 2026

HB 401: Prince George's County - Speed Monitoring Systems - Maryland Route 5 PG 315-26

HB 401 authorizes Prince George's County to install and operate speed monitoring systems on Maryland Route 5, subject to signage requirements. It requires that all revenue from violations detected by these systems must be used exclusively for highway and pedestrian safety improvements on or near MD Route 5 in the county. The bill also mandates real-time speed display for drivers using these systems. This directly affects Prince George's County (as the implementing jurisdiction) and drivers traveling on MD Route 5. The policy change specifically redirects enforcement revenue toward local safety infrastructure, rather than general county funds.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes speed monitoring systems with revenue directed to highway/pedestrian safety improvements on MD Route 5, advancing transportation safety infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Apr 13, 2026

HB 55: Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring Systems - Residential Districts

HB 55 modifies Maryland's vehicle laws to expand where speed monitoring systems (like photo radar) can be used in residential areas. It updates the definition of "residential district" to require properties along highways to be mainly residential for at least 300 feet and not business areas. The bill specifically authorizes these systems on highways in residential districts with 35 mph limits, school zones, certain roads in Prince George’s County, and high-risk crash locations identified in safety plans. Local governments must first approve their use via public hearing and local law. This affects residents in designated areas and requires new local authorization for speed monitoring enforcement.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes speed monitoring in high-risk zones and school areas to enhance road safety, directly advancing transportation safety standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

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

HB 8: Vehicle Laws - Dangerous Driver Abatement Program - Establishment (Dangerous Driver Accountability Act)

HB 8 establishes Maryland's Dangerous Driver Abatement Program to address repeat traffic violations captured by automated systems. It directly affects drivers who accumulate three or more violations (e.g., running red lights, ignoring stop signs, or speeding near schools) within 12 months, as recorded by traffic cameras or speed monitoring devices. The program requires the Motor Vehicle Administration to send written notices detailing violations, list approved safety courses online, and mandate that repeat offenders complete a course within 30 days - or face suspension of their vehicle registration. Low-income offenders (with income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level) are exempt from the course requirement but must still receive the notice.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes Dangerous Driver Abatement Program targeting repeat traffic violations, enhancing road safety through automated enforcement and mandatory safety courses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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signed · Maryland · Senate May 12, 2026

SB 68: Driver’s Licenses – Driver Skills Examination – Motorcycle Safety Awareness (D. Torch Road Safety Act)

SB 68 requires Maryland's Motor Vehicle Administration to add at least five motorcycle safety questions to the driver skills exam for all new or upgraded driver's licenses. These questions will cover specific topics like motorcycle visibility, proper lane positioning, safe following distances, and crash prevention around motorcycles. The bill directly affects every driver's license applicant in Maryland who takes the skills exam, including those seeking motorcycle licenses. It becomes effective on October 1, 2026, without altering existing vision or road test requirements.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAdds motorcycle safety questions to driver exams, enhancing road safety standards for all license applicants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Roads & Highways Traffic Safety