Baltimore Proposes Speeding Cameras Near School and Construction Zones
By injuheis on August 4, 2009
A proposal that would allow speed cameras to be installed around school and construction zones in Baltimore, Maryland, received an initial stamp of approval from the City Council recently. If the measure passes, the cameras could be online and in use by October, the Baltimore Sun reports in an account. This is apparently part of the city’s effort to address the problem of speeding around schools and construction zones. The use of speed cameras was first proposed in 2007 as part of a traffic control plan. However the city needed approval from the General Assembly before these cameras could be used.
In May, Maryland legislators passed a law allowing the use of speed cameras within half a mile of school zones and road construction sites. If caught speeding, a motorist could receive a $40 ticket in the mail based on vehicle registration and license plate number. State law requires that signs be posted in areas where these speed cameras are in use.
Hopefully, these speed cameras will do to speeding motorists what red light cameras do to red light runners. Research and studies have found that at intersections with red light cameras, motorists are far less likely to run a red light, which often is the cause some car accidents in Maryland. Similarly, we hope that these speed cameras deter motorists from speeding especially in schools and construction sites where the probability of vehicle versus pedestrian collisions is much higher.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured as a result of a speeding or negligent motorist, you would be well-advised to consult an experienced Maryland auto accident attorney who will fight for your rights. Maryland personal injury lawyer Steven H. Heisler has the knowledge, skill and experience it takes to get you the compensation your rightfully deserve in your auto accident case. Please call him today for a free consultation.
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