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MarylandSB 04872026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

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

Sponsored By: Shaneka Henson (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Privacy and insurance protections for tickets

Most agencies cannot access or use camera images or data without a warrant, subpoena, or court order, unless for traffic enforcement. The public cannot view images except in narrow, allowed cases such as by the cited person or their lawyer. Beginning October 1, 2026, these civil penalties do not add license points, do not go on your driving record, and cannot be used to set your insurance coverage. Insurers also cannot reclassify you into a higher‑premium tier based on these records.

Fines and registration holds for speeding

Camera fines in safety corridors are set by how much you exceed the limit: $40 (12–15 mph over), $70 (16–19), $120 (20–29), $230 (30–39), and $425 (40+). SHA can refuse or suspend your vehicle registration if you do not pay or contest the penalty. Beginning October 1, 2026, the Motor Vehicle Administration can also block registration or transfer if it is notified you failed to pay or appear for these violations.

New speed cameras in safety corridors

Beginning October 1, 2026, the State Highway Administration (SHA) can place and run speed cameras in designated safety corridors. Local governments can also use cameras in these corridors, and need an SHA permit to place one on a State highway. A safety corridor is a road segment SHA flags as high risk for people walking or biking under a federal assessment. Cameras can be mobile or fixed, must follow placement rules, and require clear warning signs before enforcement.

Where state camera fine money goes

Money from fines collected by state‑run safety corridor cameras goes into a special fund. SHA gets paid first to cover system setup and administration. The rest goes to the Transportation Trust Fund for highway safety and system upkeep. These funds are supplemental and do not replace other funding.

Vendors cannot be paid per ticket

Beginning October 1, 2026, contractors that provide or run SHA safety‑corridor cameras cannot be paid based on the number of citations issued or paid. Contracts must use other fee structures.

How camera tickets and hearings work

When a new camera starts in a corridor with no camera in the past year, SHA sends warnings for the first 30 days. Citations must be mailed within 2 weeks for Maryland plates, or within 30 days for out‑of‑state plates, and must include set details and at least one image. Images and a sworn SHA certificate are allowed as evidence; the system operator does not have to appear. Beginning October 1, 2026, the District Court sets citation and collection rules with SHA, and SHA or its contractor processes these cases. Hearings must be held in the county where the offense happened.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Shaneka Henson

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 162 • No: 55

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 31 • No: 11 • Other: 1

House vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 98 • No: 34 • Other: 4

Senate vote • 3/23/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 33 • No: 10

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 285

    4/28/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/9/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (31-11)

    4/9/2026Senate

  4. Senate Concurs House Amendments

    4/9/2026Senate

  5. Third Reading Passed (98-34)

    4/8/2026House

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/3/2026House

  7. Favorable with Amendments {883429/1 Adopted

    4/3/2026House

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation

    4/3/2026House

  9. Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/25/2026House

  10. Referred Environment and Transportation

    3/24/2026House

  11. Third Reading Passed (33-10)

    3/23/2026Senate

  12. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/20/2026Senate

  13. Favorable with Amendments {333121/1 Adopted

    3/20/2026Senate

  14. Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings

    3/20/2026Senate

  15. Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/4/2026Senate

  16. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    2/2/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/28/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/9/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/20/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/2/2026

    PDF

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