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Speed Monitoring System Fines
For the purpose of establishing updated fines for Speed Monitoring Systems, also known as speed cameras, pursuant to § 12.08.140.
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City Council of the
City of Annapolis
Resolution 33-25
Introduced by: Alderman Huntley
Co-sponsored by: Alderman Savidge
Referred to: Finance Committee
A RESOLUTION concerning
Speed Monitoring System Fines
FOR the purpose of establishing updated fines for Speed Monitoring Systems, also known as speed cameras, pursuant to § 12.08.140.
WHEREAS, In House Bill 182, adopted in the 2025 Session and signed by Governor Moore, the Maryland General Assembly repealed a statutory provision that sets a maximum amount of $40 for the civil penalty that is imposed on the owner or driver of a motor vehicle that exceeds a posted speed limit and is recorded by a speed monitoring system; and
WHEREAS, HR 182 establishes an escalating penalty structure, with a maximum penalty that ranges from $40 to $425 for the offense, depending on the excessiveness of the speed violation; and
WHEREAS, This resolution updates the FY 2026 City of Annapolis Fines Schedule to match the increased civil penalties authorized by the state for speed monitoring systems.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL that the Fees Schedule shall be amended as follows:
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Section |
Description |
Fine for Initial Offense |
Fine for Repeat or Continuous Violations |
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12.08.140 |
Speed monitoring systems |
Not to exceed $40.00 |
Not to exceed $40.00 |
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Speed Monitoring Systems
Exceeding the Speed Limit by: |
Maximum Penalty |
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12 - 15 MPH, inclusive |
$ 40 |
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16 - 19 MPH, Inclusive |
$ 70 |
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20 - 29 MPH, inclusive |
$120 |
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30 - 39 MPH, inclusive |
$230 |
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40 or more MPH |
$425 |
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AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE ANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL that this resolution shall be effective on the date of its adoption.