NEW Work Zone Speed Violations Take Effect 2025
- Frank Benvenuto, P.A.
- May 4
- 2 min read
The Maryland Road Worker Protection Act of 2024, HB 513, amends the work zone speed control systems by modifying the distribution of revenue from civil fines and the highways eligible for speed control system usage. It makes clear that a system operator's presence is unnecessary during operation and changes the maximum penalty for civil citations.
(December 23, 2024) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration wishes everyone a safe and happy new year – especially our roadway workers who work alongside traffic every day to improve the state’s critical highway network and enhance mobility for everyone.
The Maryland Department of Transportation is reminding all motorists of the new fine structure for work zone speed violations that take effect January 1, 2025. The tiered system, which applies to citations issued from an automated speed enforcement system, imposes fines based on the speed a vehicle travels above the posted speed limit and includes a provision that doubles the fine when workers are present in the work zone. Motorists should be aware that speed limits in many work zones are reduced and are clearly posted. The new tiered fine structure is as follows:
12 to 15 mph above the speed limit: $60, or $120 if workers are present.
16 to 19 mph above the speed limit: $80, or $160 if workers are present.
20 to 29 mph above the speed limit: $140, or $280 if workers are present.
30 to 39 mph above the speed limit: $270, or $540 if workers are present.
40 mph or more above the speed limit: $500, or $1000 if workers are present.
The new system is a provision of the Maryland Road Worker Protection Act approved by the General Assembly during the 2024 Legislative Session and signed into law by Governor Wes Moore on April 9. Many aspects of the new law were recommendations of Maryland Work Zone Safety Work Group formed by Governor Wes Moore and chaired by Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller. The work group was created following the March 2023 work zone crash on the Baltimore Beltway that claimed the lives of six highway workers.
For more information 2024 Maryland Chapters - Effective Dates - January 2025
Frank Benvenuto
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410-641-2999
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