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SB 501

Baltimore City - Speed Monitoring System Citations - Late Fees

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Cory McCray

SB 501 establishes late fee procedures for unpaid Baltimore City speed camera citations, increasing costs for drivers who miss payment deadlines.

Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
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Bill Summary · SB 501

Legislative bill overview

SB 501 establishes procedures for late fees associated with speed monitoring system citations issued by Baltimore City. The bill modifies how penalties are assessed and collected when drivers fail to pay speed camera citations on time, creating a structured late fee framework for this automated enforcement revenue.

Why is this important

Speed camera citations generate significant municipal revenue in Baltimore, and late fees directly impact both the city's finances and drivers' costs. The bill clarifies what happens when citations go unpaid, affecting thousands of Baltimore residents and commuters who may receive these tickets, while also influencing the city's ability to fund enforcement programs.

Potential points of contention

  • Regressive impact: Late fees disproportionately affect lower-income drivers who may struggle to pay initial citations, creating compounding financial burdens
  • Revenue generation concerns: Critics may view this as Baltimore using traffic enforcement primarily for revenue rather than public safety, particularly given the automated nature
  • Collection enforcement: Questions about what enforcement mechanisms follow unpaid citations with late fees (license suspension, debt collection, vehicle registration holds) and their proportionality

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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