Subtitle 33 – Speed Monitoring or Control Systems
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 33-1 (2026)
§ 33-1 Definitions.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(b)Enabling Law.
“Enabling Law” means:
(1)
for school zone speed monitoring systems, State Code <cite data-doc="Md. Code" data-path="gtr|21-809">Transportation Article § 21-809</cite>; and
(2)
for work zone speed control systems, State Code <cite data-doc="Md. Code" data-path="gtr|21-810">Transportation Article § 21-810</cite>.
(c)Speed monitoring or control system.
“Speed monitoring or control system” means, except as otherwise specified, either or both:
(1)
a school zone speed monitoring system established under State Code <cite data-doc="Md. Code" data-path="gtr|21-809">Transportation Article § 21-809</cite>; and
(2)
a work zone speed control system established under State Code <cite data-doc="Md. Code" data-path="gtr|21-810">Transportation Article § 21-810</cite>.
History: Ord. 09-207
History: Ord. 16-525
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 33-2 (2026)
§ 33-2 Systems authorized.LinkCopy Citation
The use and enforcement of speed monitoring or control systems in Baltimore City is authorized.
History: Ord. 09-207
History: Ord. 16-525
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 33-3 (2026)
§ 33-3 Governing standards, etc.LinkCopy Citation
Neither a school zone speed monitoring system nor a work zone speed control system may be used except in accordance with and subject to the standards, procedures, requirements, limitations, and other provisions of:
(1)
the State Enabling Law applicable to that system; and
(2)
this subtitle and the rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle.
History: Ord. 09-207
History: Ord. 16-525
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 33-4 (2026)
§ 33-4 Enforcement.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
A violation recorded by a speed monitoring or control system may be enforced as provided in the State Enabling Law for that system.
(b)Newly moved or placed school zone system.
(1)
This subsection applies only to school zone speed monitoring systems established under State Code <cite data-doc="Md. Code" data-path="gtr|21-809">Transportation Article § 21-809</cite>.
(2)
If a school zone speed monitoring system is moved to or placed at a location where a school zone speed monitoring system had not previously been moved to or placed at, a citation for a violation recorded by that system may not be issued:
(i)
until signage is installed in accordance with the State Enabling Law; and
(ii)
for at least the first 15 calendar days after the signage is installed.
History: Ord. 09-207
History: Ord. 16-525
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 33-5 (2026)
§ 33-5 Rules and regulations.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
The Department of Transportation and the Police Department may jointly develop and adopt rules and regulations to govern the implementation and use of speed monitoring or control systems.
(b)Coverage.
These rules and regulations may, among other things, establish procedures and standards for:
(1)
the procurement of system devices;
(2)
the employment or procurement of system operators;
(3)
the placement and operation of system devices.
(c)To be compliant with Enabling Law.
All rules and regulations adopted under this section must be compliant with the applicable State Enabling Law.
(d)Filing with Legislative Reference.
A copy of all rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle must be filed with the Department of Legislative Reference before they take effect.
History: Ord. 09-207
History: Ord. 16-525