A helpful map of speed cameras, and their types, throughout Montgomery County
Montgomery County has become a beacon for speed cameras. Search through the map below, which details where mobile, fixed and portable speed cameras lie throughout the county, along with which direction they point in. In camera-dense areas, especially, zoom in to track just how many cameras police have at their disposal.
Members of a House committee hear arguments on a number of bills seeking to limit and, in some cases, eliminate, the use of speed cameras around the state .
Members of a Maryland House committee hear arguments on several bills seeking to limit, and in some cases eliminate, the use of speed cameras around the state.
9:27 pm on Sunday, March 10, 2013
I just received a ticket for going 39 in a 25 MPH zone in the rain in Rockville at 10PM. I could not see any speed limit or a notification that the street was participating in a speed program. I drive on this road, which is nearly ten miles from my home, every three months or so, and was more concerned with staying on the road in the dark than I was in looking for signs in the rain. I was driving… more ›
Catch up on headlines this week from across Montgomery County.
A 130-year-old local grocery chain is closing up shop; a North Potomac resident nicknamed "The Turbanator" advances to the next round of American Idol; and Montgomery County councilmembers pledge to increase police presence in schools. These are just a few of the stories Patch reported this week. Get caught up on top headlines here. Magruder's Closing All Locations GAITHERSBURG—Magruder's is closing all four of its supermarkets, including Montgomery County's Gaithersburg and Rockville locations, but they may re-open under new ownership in the future. Read more on Gaithersburg Patch. Man Guilty of Running Prostitution Ring from Rockville Pike Hotel ROCKVILLE—He’s been dubbed “The Pimp on the Pike.” Now, Nahshon Kornegay, 31, of District …
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State Delegate Jon Cardin seeks to root out bogus citations.
A state delegate from Baltimore County says public confidence in speed cameras has deteriorated to the point that a state audit and possible reboot are needed. Del. Jon Cardin said Monday he plans to sponsor a bill calling for an audit of state and local speed camera tickets with an eye on rooting out bogus citations. "Maybe it's time to go back to the drawing board," Cardin said. The Baltimore County Democrat said he is in the process of drawing up a bill that would create an audit due to legislators by October 2013. Instances of bogus tickets issued to drivers would result in a $1,000 per incident penalty, though it is not clear if the jurisdiction or the speed camera vendor would be responsible for the fine, Cardin said. "I'm not trying…
3:13 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Speed traps are speed traps. There's no dif if you have the old timey sheriff hiding behind a billboard or a camera? Don't mind in School zones or like but 4 lane highways?? Robin Ficker won a case in M.C. Dist Ct - Judge Moffett ruled where the camera was not w/in 300 feet of a residence it was not properly placed by State law. Suggest everyone file an appeal based on this ruling! Fight back … more ›
Montgomery County Police spokesman answers questions submitted by Patch readers.
This week, Lucille Baur of the Montgomery County Police Department takes on questions from Patch readers. Patch Reader Question: How many people were, in 2011, charged with violating the state's wiretapping laws for photographing or videotaping police officers? Baur: We are not aware of any such charges in 2011. Please note that wiretapping laws do not apply to photography or videotaping without sound. Officers know that they may be photographed or videotaped by anyone as they are in the course of conducting their regular duties. The wiretapping laws protect a conversation when there is a reasonable expectation of privacy such as during a phone call. No one is allowed to record a verbal conversation without the permission of all of the …
12:50 pm on Thursday, August 9, 2012
Did you read the article? I think you are the one in need of a vinegar spritz to remove some sand. more ›
Montgomery County Police spokesman answers questions submitted by Patch readers— including privately-installed speed cameras, when to stop for pedestrians and court fines.
This week Capt. Paul Starks, of the Montgomery County Police Department, takes on questions from Patch readers about speed camera installations, cops and photography and court fines. Reader Question: Since the speed cameras are operated by a private company for their own profit and the county's profit, can a private person or homeowner put one in the neighborhood? Starks: No. RQ: Do we have to bid to get one? S: No. RQ: If it's about safety, as we hear so often, why not [put a speeding camera] where speeding is occurring? S: We do that. RQ: How about canvassing neighborhoods to find out if one is necessary? S: That is not a part of the process or the law. To learn more about the automated Traffic Enforcement Unit, please go to www.…
A new weekly feature allows readers to ask the Montgomery County Police Department questions.
Capain Paul Starks with the Montgomery County Police Department took the time to answer the questions submitted last week for our new Ask A Cop feature. Reader Question: I would like to know why are there so many red light cameras and speeding cameras and how do they work? Starks: Red Light cameras document instances when a driver enters an intersection after a signal has changed to red. When this event has been reviewed and certified by members of the Automated Traffic Enforcement Unit, the registered owner of the vehicle receives a citation. This violation, when documented by a camera, carries a $75 fine but no points. Speed cameras document instances where a driver has exceeded the posted speed limit by 12 mph or more. This violation…
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2:24 pm on Monday, June 18, 2012
Question for the next issue: If a pedestrian crosses at a crosswalk when the light is red (i.e., not in their favor), and at the same time, a car is trying to turn right on a red light (into/over the same crosswalk), who has the right of way? more ›
Even after 14 years and hundreds of installed cameras, the debate over automated traffic enforcement continues.
By Jessica Talson, Capital News Service In the 14 years since the Maryland legislature approved red light cameras, about 200 of the ticket-issuing machines have been installed in the state, according to a database compiled by AAA Mid-Atlantic. That doesn't include speed cameras, which are numerous in Maryland, but for which there is no comprehensive database. "[The cameras] are effective because they scare people," said Amanda Clark, 29, who has received four red light camera tickets and a speed camera ticket within the last five years. "People don't want to get hit with a [$40] ticket every day. But sometimes they're placed in the wrong places, like where people don't know the speed limit or if the speed limit changes drastically. But I …
6:39 pm on Friday, April 5, 2013
There's a camera at the intersection of Randolph Rd & Georgia Ave that seems to go off no matter who turns, when they turn, or what the traffic lights are indicating. (Green arrow to turn? FLASH! Legal right turn on red? FLASH! Regular right turn on green light with the flow of traffic? FLASH!) There's another one that's almost as bad at Georgia Ave & Norbeck Road -- anyone know who to contact … more ›
Jennifer Novicio
12:02 am on Saturday, May 18, 2013
Everyone along my route to work seems to know where they are. They drive over the speed limit until they get to the camera's, pass them then speed up again. more ›