BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration is reminding motorists of changes to speed enforcement laws in an effort to improve safety for highway workers.

The new law, which goes into effect on June 1, 2024, will allow speed cameras to be placed in more work zones across the state. The law also increases fines for violations detected by work zone speed cameras. The current fine is $40, which will increase to $80 starting on June 1, 2024.

Additionally, the new law also changes how speed limits are enforced in work zones. The law now converts work zone speed violations into a tiered system. Starting on January 1, 2025, fines for speed violations in work zones will increase based on how fast the vehicle is traveling over the speed limit. The new law also requires work zone operators to update signage and lighting requirements in an effort to clearly designate work zones and identify when workers are present.

The Maryland State Highway Administration reminds motorists to slow down, avoid distractions, never drive impaired, always wear seatbelts, and move over in work zones when possible. The new speed camera laws are part of the Maryland Road Worker Protection Act, which was approved by the Maryland General Assembly in April of 2024.

This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.

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