4/15/09-A bill died in the Senate that sought to authorize the use of speed cameras in Howard County. The House previously approved it.
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.
HB1314 called for authorizing nearly identical rules in Howard County. Cameras could have been posted on streets with speed limits of 45 mph or less.
Owners of vehicles found in violation would have faced $40 fines for driving more than 10 mph in excess of the speed limit. Speed camera profits could have been used only on pedestrian and traffic safety improvements.

3/9/09-A bill in the House Environmental Matters Committee would authorize the use of speed cameras in Howard 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.
HB1314 would authorize nearly identical rules in Howard County. Cameras could be posted on streets with speed limits of 45 mph or less.
Owners of vehicles found in violation would face $40 fines for driving more than 10 mph in excess of the speed limit. Speed camera profits could be used only on pedestrian and traffic safety improvements.
For bill status, call 410-946-5400.