Monday, January 29, 2018

Speed Cameras Could Come to Dangerous Prince George's Road

(Click on the image for Darcy Spencer's News4 report)
  • "A new measure could bring speed cameras to a dangerous stretch of road in Prince George's County. There have been a number of deadly crashes along Indian Head Highway in recent years. News4's Darcy Spencer has more on how lawmakers plan to support a new measure that could make the road safer."
  • The County Council voted 7-0 to support HB 175 (PG 302-18). A draft of the Council's Position in support of the bill is here.
  • HB 175 has been referred to the Maryland House Environment and Transportation Committee.
  • Speed camera citations are $40 and no points compared to several hundred dollar citations with multiple points issued by police officers.