As Baltimore County looks to enhance road safety on its highways, a bipartisan group of state senators has sponsored a bill that could introduce up to 14 new speed cameras on I-695 and I-83. The proposed bill, SB0338, outlines plans for the State Highway Administration (SHA) to place these cameras, targeting areas with high rates of excessive speeding and serious accidents. NottinghamMD reported that this effort is spearheaded by Senators Benjamin Brooks, Chris West, Shelly Hettleman, Johnny Ray Salling, and Charles Sydnor.

Under the bill's terms, cameras would be installed to catch drivers traveling at least 16 mph over the speed limit on I-695 and at least 12 mph on I-83. These devices aim to enforce speed limits and consequently lower the incidence of traffic accidents. According to NottinghamMD, the fines from these cameras, capped at $40 for each offense, are earmarked for roadway and safety improvements along the said highways within Baltimore County.

Identifying the placement of the speed cameras will be a collaborative effort. The SHA, in conjunction with local and state police agencies, will pinpoint the specific locations considered high risk for severe or fatal car crashes. This approach aims to strategically deter speeding where it's most dangerous and where surveillance can significantly impact it. FOX Baltimore noted that the revenue generated will be reinvested into the roads on which the cameras operate, creating a feedback loop intended to perpetuate road safety.