New Work Zone Safety Measures to Go Into Effect in Maryland
December 30, 2024/
In Maryland, new work zone safety measures will go into effect starting January 1st, 2025. The Maryland Road Worker Protection Act increases fines for violations detected by work zone speed cameras to a new tiered fine with a maximum fine of $1,000. Fines for speed camera violations include $60 for a speed range of 12 to 15 mph in excess of the work zone speed limit and $500 for 40 mph or more. The penalties double if workers are present, according to the Maryland State Highway Administration. Additional information is presented in the chart below:
