MarylandSB 06002025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Baltimore City and Takoma Park - Stop Sign Monitoring Systems - Authorization of Pilot Program

Sponsored By: Cory V. McCray (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Vehicle Laws - Rules of the RoadBaltimore CityBoundariesCitationsDigital ImagesDistrict CourtsEvidenceFines -see also- Penalties and SentencesHighwaysIdentification -see also- Biometrics; Fingerprinting; DrLicsLaw Enforcement -see also- SRO; Sheriffs; State PoliceLiabilityLicense Plates -see also- Motor Vehicle RegistrationMotor Vehicle OperationMotor Vehicle RentalsNoticesPenalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyPrince George's CountyPrivate Schools -see also- Primary Schools; Secondary SchPublic Schools -see also- Primary Schools; Secondary SchRecordings -see also- VideoRecords -see also- Land Records; Vital RecordsReportsSignaturesSigns and BillboardsState Highway AdministrationSunsetTheft -see also- Burglary; Robbery; ShopliftingTraffic MonitoringTraffic RegulationTransportation -see also- Aircraft; Airports; Boats; etcVideoYouth (10-21) -see also- MinorsZoning and Planning

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Baltimore camera fines fund youth programs

The law directs 50% of eligible Baltimore City stop-sign camera fines to the Baltimore City Local Management Board. The money funds youth programs and services in the 45th or 46th Legislative District where the camera is located. Programs must serve youth who live in or attend school in that district. Funding depends on the fines collected; the law does not set a fixed dollar amount.

School-zone cameras require local approval

From July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029, Baltimore City and Takoma Park can authorize school-zone stop-sign cameras. Prince George’s County can also opt in; installation is not required. Local use requires a local law passed after reasonable notice and a public hearing; state highways require State Highway Administration approval. Prince George’s County must approve each site through its County Council and prioritize municipalities with high violation rates. Agencies must post notice online before use; Baltimore City and Prince George’s County must also publish newspaper notices. Local camera contractors cannot be paid based on the number of citations issued or paid.

Stop-sign camera fines with driver protections

From July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029, vehicle owners or drivers face stop-sign camera fines capped at $40 per violation. No camera penalty applies if an officer issued a citation at the time; actions directed by police are also excluded. You can pay or contest the citation. Vehicle registration may be refused, not renewed, or suspended only when the penalty is both unpaid and uncontested. These violations add no points, stay off driving records, and cannot affect motor vehicle insurance coverage.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Cory V. McCray
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 180 • No: 53

House vote • 4/7/2025

Third Reading Passed with Amendments

Yes: 103 • No: 37

Senate vote • 4/7/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 37 • No: 10

Senate vote • 3/14/2025