4/15/09-A bill died that sought to authorize Prince George County and local police to adopt camera enforcement rules.
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.
Sponsored by Sen. Anthony Muse, D-Fort Washington, SB855 called for authorizing identical rules in Prince George County. The bill remained in the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee when the session ended.
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.
The House version – HB1020 – was withdrawn from consideration.

3/9/09-A bill in the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee would authorize Prince George County and local police to adopt camera enforcement rules.
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.
Sponsored by Sen. Anthony Muse, D-Fort Washington, SB855 would authorize identical rules in Prince George County.
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.
The House version – HB1020 – is in the House Environmental Matters Committee.