Maryland SB 877: Baltimore City - Stop Sign Monitoring Systems Pilot Program - 41st Legislative District

Bill Text

WES MOORE, Governor Ch. 569

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Chapter 569
(Senate Bill 877)

AN ACT concerning

Baltimore City – Stop Sign Monitoring Systems Pilot Program – Mt. Washington
Neighborhood 41st Legislative District

FOR the purpose of authorizing the use of stop sign monitoring systems in certain school
zones in Baltimore City under the pilot program authorized for Prince George’s
County, certain school zones in Baltimore City, and the City of Takoma Park, if
authorized by local law; requiring that a certain percentage of the fines collected
under this Act be distributed to the local management board for Baltimore City to be
used only for certain purposes; and generally relating to the use of stop sign
monitoring systems in Baltimore City.

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article – Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Section 7–302(e)(6)
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2020 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement)

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article – Transportation
Section 21–707.1(a)
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2020 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement)

BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments,
Article – Transportation
Section 21–707.1(b) and (c)
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2020 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement)

BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments,
Chapter 571 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2025
Section 2

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND,
That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article – Courts and Judicial Proceedings

7–302.

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(e) (6) From the fines collected by Baltimore City or the District Court as a
result of violations enforced by a stop sign monitoring system located in Baltimore City,
50% shall be:

(i) Distributed to the local management board for Baltimore City;
and

(ii) 1. From the fines collected as a result of violations enforced
by a stop sign monitoring system located in the 45th legislative district, used only for
providing youth programming and services for youth living in or attending a school located
in the 45th legislative district; [or]

2. From the fines collected as a result of violations enforced
by a stop sign monitoring system located in the 46th legislative district, used only for
providing youth programming and services for youth living in or attending a school located
in the 46th legislative district; OR

3. FROM THE FINES COLLECTED AS A RESULT OF
VIOLATIONS ENFORCED BY A STOP SIGN MONITORING SYSTEM LOCATED IN THE MT.
WASHINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD LOCATED IN THE 41ST LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT, USED
ONLY FOR PROVIDING YOUTH PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES FOR YOUTH LIVING IN
OR ATTENDING A SCHOOL LOCATED IN THE 41ST LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT.

Article – Transportation

21–707.1.

(a) This section applies only in:

(1) Prince George’s County[, the];

(2) THE MT. WASHINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD IN THE 41ST
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT IN BALTIMORE CITY;

(3) THE 45th 41ST, 45TH, and 46th Legislative Districts in Baltimore
City[,]; and [the]

(4) (3) THE City of Takoma Park.

(b) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) “Agency” means a law enforcement agency that is authorized to issue a
citation for a violation of the Maryland Vehicle Law or of local traffic laws or regulations.

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(3) (i) “Owner” means the registered owner of a motor vehicle or lessee
of a motor vehicle under a lease of 6 months or more.

(ii) “Owner” does not include:

1. A motor vehicle leasing company; or

2. A holder of a special registration plate issued under Title
13, Subtitle 9, Part III of this article.

(4) “Recorded image” means images recorded by a stop sign monitoring
system:

(i) On:

1. Two or more photographs;

2. Two or more microphotographs;

3. Two or more electronic images;

4. Videotape; or

5. Any other medium; and

(ii) Showing a motor vehicle and, on at least one image or portion of
tape, clearly identifying the registration plate number of the motor vehicle.

(5) “Stop sign monitoring system” means a device designed to capture a
recorded image of a violation.

(6) (i) “Violation” means a failure to come to a complete stop at a stop
sign in violation of § 21–707 of this subtitle.

(ii) “Violation” does not include any action a driver is instructed to
take by a police officer.

(c) (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) through (5) of this subsection, an agency may
use stop sign monitoring systems:

(i) On highways located in a school zone maintained by a local
jurisdiction, if authorized by the governing body of the local jurisdiction; or

(ii) On State highways located in a school zone, if authorized by the
State Highway Administration.

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(2) A stop sign monitoring system:

(i) May not be used in a local jurisdiction under this section unless
its use is authorized by the governing body of the local jurisdiction by local law enacted
after reasonable notice and a public hearing; and

(ii) In Prince George’s County, may o