Slow down or pay up.

Starting October 1, drivers caught speeding past an automated camera in Maryland will pay more — and the faster you go, the bigger the hit to your wallet.

Here is the tiered system

12–15 mph over: $50

16–19 mph over: $70

20–29 mph over: $120

30–39 mph over: $230

40+ mph over: $425

All fines are civil citations — no criminal charges, no points on your license. These fines apply in school zones, residential areas, and certain state routes.

The change is due to the passage of House Bill 182 in the General Assembly, which was signed into law by Governor Wes Moore in May 2025.

The new law also orders the State Highway Administration to form a workgroup on speed monitoring in school zones — studying accident rates, camera locations, and best safety practices.

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