4/9/08-A bill has died that sought to authorize the use of speed cameras in Prince George County.
Montgomery County is the only place in the state that cameras are permitted. The enforcement tool can be used on streets in school zones or with speed limits of 35 mph or less.
SB963 remained in the House Rules and Executive Nominations Committee when the session wrapped up, effectively killing it for the year. The Senate previously approved it.
The measure would have allowed authorities in Prince George County to post cameras. County police would have been limited to putting speed cameras up at 10 locations on highways with speed limits between 45 mph and 55 mph. Additional cameras could have been used on county roads with speed limits under 45 mph.
Speed cameras would have been prohibited on Interstate 95, Interstate 495, U.S. 50 or U.S. 301 in Prince George County.
Owners of vehicles found in violation would have faced $40 fines for driving more than 12 mph in excess of the speed limit.
The legislation can be brought back for consideration during the 2009 regular session.

4/2/08-The Senate voted 25-20 to approve a bill that would green light the use of speed cameras in Prince George County. It now moves to the House.
Montgomery County is the only place in the state that cameras are permitted. The enforcement tool can be used on streets in school zones or with speed limits of 35 mph or less.
SB963 would allow authorities in Prince George County to post cameras. County police would be limited to putting speed cameras up at 10 locations on highways with speed limits between 45 mph and 55 mph. Additional cameras could be used on county roads with speed limits under 45 mph.
Speed cameras would be prohibited on Interstate 95, Interstate 495, U.S. 50 or U.S. 301 in Prince George County.
Owners of vehicles found in violation would face $40 fines for driving more than 12 mph in excess of the speed limit.
The bill is awaiting consideration in the House Rules and Executive Nominations Committee. For bill status, call (410) 946-5400.