The bill generally relates to the noise abatement monitoring systems pilot programs in these counties.

The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025

The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Image Removal and Destruction: Establishes requirements for the removal and destruction of recorded images and associated data that do not constitute evidence of a violation.

Prohibitions and Requirements: Sets prohibitions and requirements for privacy protection under automated enforcement programs, including the use of facial recognition technology and the sale or transfer of recorded images and data. The bill aims to enhance privacy protections for individuals captured by automated enforcement systems.

Speed Limit Signs: Requires all speed limit signs on highways in residential districts to include signs indicating the use of speed monitoring systems.

General Provisions: Relates to the use and certification of speed monitoring systems by law enforcement agencies and technicians. The bill aims to ensure consistent use of speed monitoring systems in residential districts across Maryland.

Study Requirement: The Maryland Transportation Authority is required to conduct a study on the feasibility of capturing only the rear license plate image of a vehicle at video toll facilities in the state.

System and Equipment Upgrades: The study will identify any necessary system and equipment upgrades to reliably capture the rear license plate image.

Potential Impacts: The study will also assess any potential impacts of capturing only the rear license plate image instead of both the front and rear license plates.

Report: The Authority must report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 1, 2025. The bill aims to explore the feasibility and implications of capturing only the rear license plate image at video toll facilities in Maryland.

Key provisions include:

Monitoring Systems: Devices that automatically produce images of vehicles during violations.

Authorization: Counties must authorize the use of these systems by local law after public notice and hearing.

Signage: Systems must be near signs indicating their use. Penalties: Violations result in civil penalties up to $40.

Reporting: Counties must report on the effectiveness of the systems by December 1, 2027. The bill aims to improve public safety by monitoring and penalizing distracted driving.

Key provisions include:

Placement and Use: Allows a certain number of speed monitoring systems on these highways, subject to specific requirements.

Fines and Funding: Fines collected from violations enforced by these systems will be used to cover the cost of roadway and safety improvements on these highways.

Warning Notices: During the first 90 days of operation, the Department of State Police must mail a warning notice instead of a citation for violations recorded by these systems. The bill aims to enhance roadway safety and fund improvements through the use of speed monitoring systems.

Key provisions include:

- Authorizing the Maryland Transportation Authority to place and use speed monitoring systems on Maryland Route 200 (Intercounty Connector) in Montgomery County.
- Requiring the District Court to remit any civil penalties collected from citations issued using these speed monitoring systems to the Maryland Transportation Authority.
- Requiring the State Highway Administration to provide the Maryland Transportation Authority with access to existing speed monitoring systems and vendor contacts to assist in planning and implementing the use of speed monitoring systems.

The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program: Establishes a pilot program for intelligent speed assistance systems. Requires individuals whose driver's licenses are subject to suspension or revocation to participate in the program. Issuance of restrictive licenses requiring the use of intelligent speed assistance systems. Prohibits participants from operating a motor vehicle in violation of the program's requirements.

Service Providers: Certification requirements for service providers to install, monitor, calibrate, and provide information on intelligent speed assistance systems. Service providers must be certified by both the Motor Vehicle Administration and the manufacturer.

Participation Requirements: Participants must accumulate points leading to suspension or revocation of a driver's license due to specified violations. Participation duration is 1 year. Failure to participate or complete the program results in license suspension until successful completion.

Fees and Indigency: Establishes a fee for program participation. Fee waiver for individuals who are indigent. Regulations and Reporting: The Motor Vehicle Administration will adopt regulations and report on the program's implementation. The program is set to expire on June 30, 2029.

Effective Date: October 1, 2025

The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

The bill is set to take effect on June 1, 2025, and will remain effective until June 30, 2030.

The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Privacy Protections: Requires custodians of recorded images from automated enforcement systems to deny inspection of these images, with certain exceptions.

Use Restrictions: Prohibits state and local agencies from using recorded images or associated data without a warrant, subpoena, or court order, unless for appropriate traffic enforcement purposes.

Image Removal and Destruction: Establishes requirements for the removal and destruction of recorded images and associated data that do not constitute evidence of a violation.

Prohibitions and Requirements: Sets prohibitions and requirements for privacy protection under automated enforcement programs, including the use of facial recognition technology and the sale or transfer of recorded images and data. The bill aims to enhance privacy protections for individuals captured by automated enforcement systems.

Technician Authorization: Allows certain technicians to swear to and affirm, based on inspection of recorded images, the occurrence of violations recorded by speed monitoring systems.

Training Requirement: Requires law enforcement officers and technicians to complete reasonable training specific to speed monitoring systems before certifying any certificates of violation.

General Provisions: Relates to the use and certification of speed monitoring systems by law enforcement agencies and technicians. The bill aims to ensure proper training and authorization for those certifying violations recorded by speed monitoring systems.

Uniform Citation Form: The District Court will prescribe a uniform citation form and a civil penalty for those who choose to prepay the penalty without appearing in court.

The bill aims to increase the penalties for speed violations recorded by speed monitoring systems in Baltimore City.

Permanent Authorization: The bill makes permanent the authorization to place speed monitoring systems on Interstate 83 in Baltimore City. General Provisions: The bill relates to the use and certification of speed monitoring systems by law enforcement agencies and technicians.

The bill aims to enhance traffic safety on Interstate 83 in Baltimore City by increasing the number of speed monitoring systems and making their use permanent.

General Provisions: Relates to the use and certification of speed monitoring systems by law enforcement agencies and technicians. The bill aims to ensure that citations include information about late fees and authorize the charging of late fees for unpaid or uncontested citations in Baltimore City.

Civil Jurisdiction: Grants the District Court exclusive original civil jurisdiction over proceedings for civil infractions related to speed monitoring systems in safety corridors.

Revenue Distribution: Revenue from civil fines collected through safety corridor speed monitoring systems will be distributed to cover implementation and administration costs, with the remaining balance going to the Transportation Trust Fund for highway safety and system preservation.

Signage and Calibration: Requires conspicuous road signs alerting drivers to the presence of speed monitoring systems and mandates annual calibration checks by an independent laboratory.

Citation Process: Establishes procedures for issuing citations, including mailing requirements and the option for recipients to contest the citation in District Court.

Penalties: Sets a maximum civil penalty of $40 for violations recorded by speed monitoring systems in safety corridors.

The bill aims to enhance traffic safety in designated high-risk areas by implementing speed monitoring systems and establishing clear procedures for their use and enforcement.

Speed Limit Signs: Requires all speed limit signs on highways in residential districts to include signs indicating the use of speed monitoring systems.

General Provisions: Relates to the use and certification of speed monitoring systems by law enforcement agencies and technicians.

The bill aims to ensure consistent use of speed monitoring systems in residential districts across Maryland.

Key provisions include:

- Establishing a pilot program to enforce prohibitions on the use of certain devices while operating a vehicle.

- Amending existing laws to include distracted driving monitoring systems.

- Defining "distracted driving monitoring system" and related terms.

- Setting requirements for the use, operation, and administration of these systems.

- Imposing civil penalties for violations recorded by the monitoring systems.

- Ensuring the admissibility of recorded images in court proceedings.

- Mandating annual calibration checks and training for system operators.

- Requiring counties to report on the effectiveness of the systems by December 1, 2027.

The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and will remain effective until September 30, 2028.

Key provisions include:

- Authorizing the use of stop sign monitoring systems at school bus stops in Prince George's County, if authorized by local law or the State Highway Administration for stops located on State highways.

- Defining "stop sign monitoring system" and "violation" for the purposes of the Act. - Requiring the county to prioritize the placement of stop sign monitoring systems within municipalities that have high violation rates.

- Mandating the publication of notice before the use of stop sign monitoring systems and the placement of signs providing notice of their use. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.