Maryland

Driver Warning as Fines Set to Soar to Up to $290 for Common Offense on Road

Jan

2024

Driver Warning as Fines Set to Soar to Up to $290 for Common Offense on Road

If the legislation is approved, it would also allow police to fine drivers immediately instead of waiting for the 30-day warning period to end when installing work zone speeding cameras.

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More Speed Cameras? Bill Proposes Expansion in Baltimore County

Jan

2024

Speed Cameras

More Speed Cameras? Bill Proposes Expansion in Baltimore County

HB 58 will allow Baltimore County government officials to put speed cameras on nearly every street in the county. This will remove any checks and balances from the Maryland General Assembly. Baltimore County can currently install at least 636 speed cameras within a half mile of the public or private school zones. There are presently 78 speed cameras in operation.

1 min read

High Speed Chase Involving Teens Sparks New Concerns About Juvenile Crime

Sep

2022

Misc

High Speed Chase Involving Teens Sparks New Concerns About Juvenile Crime

It was a 16-mile pursuit that ended on I- 83, the dramatic end to a high-speed chase that had weaved its way in traffic from Baltimore City into the County.

1 min read

Pastor Assaulted Along Pennsylvania Avenue Now Calling for Change

Aug

2022

Misc

Pastor Assaulted Along Pennsylvania Avenue Now Calling for Change

Baltimore City Pastor Rodney Hudson says he was ambushed along Pennsylvania Avenue Monday.

1 min read

Petition to Audit Maryland's Toll System Gains Steam as Drivers Report Excessive Toll Charges

May

2022

Tolls

Petition to Audit Maryland's Toll System Gains Steam as Drivers Report Excessive Toll Charges

The next time you cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, keep a close eye on the toll you receive in the mail.

1 min read

Bellona Avenue Residents Demand City Address Speeding, Crashes

Apr

2022

Speed Cameras

Bellona Avenue Residents Demand City Address Speeding, Crashes

Frustration has grown in many Baltimore communities over a lack of traffic enforcement amid an increase in speeding and reckless drivers in a situation exacerbated by the pandemic.

1 min read

Drivers Sent Backlogged E-ZPass Tolls Facing Tough Financial Decisions

Feb

2022

Tolls

Drivers Sent Backlogged E-ZPass Tolls Facing Tough Financial Decisions

Maryland drivers are receiving stacks of toll notices and bills for hundreds of dollars. And if they don’t pay in full and on time, they’ll be charged an additional $25 per toll, which for some is thousands of dollars.

1 min read

Need for Speed Cameras? House Bill Calls for More Enforcement on Maryland's ICC

Feb

2022

Speed Cameras

Need for Speed Cameras? House Bill Calls for More Enforcement on Maryland's ICC

The Maryland Coalition For Highway Safety has shared videos with state lawmakers showing that speeding, road rage, and reckless driving have become all too common problems on the toll road.

1 min read

Maryland Complaints on E-ZPass Overcharges Skyrocket. Here's How to Seek Relief.

Feb

2022

Tolls

Maryland Complaints on E-ZPass Overcharges Skyrocket. Here's How to Seek Relief.

Complaints over E-ZPass charges in the state of Maryland have skyrocketed, with some drivers telling 7News they are being charged more than a year late, and others saying they are being overcharged.

1 min read