Stop Sign Cameras Credited for Drastic Drop in Violations in Maryland
Summary
Police in Prince George's County, Maryland, credit stop sign cameras for a drastic drop in violations, with some towns seeing a 38-50% decrease, prompting lawmakers to consider expanding the pilot program to Montgomery County to improve pedestrian safety and reduce accidents.
Key Points
- Police leaders in Prince George's County credit stop sign cameras for a drastic drop in violations since their installation.
- The cameras recorded an average of 1,400 stop sign violations per day in Colmar Manor and over 1,200 per day in Morningside before installation, but violations have dropped by 38% and 50% respectively after the cameras were installed.
- Maryland lawmakers are considering expanding the stop sign camera pilot program to Montgomery County as the legislative session nears its end.