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Baltimore County Activates Speed Cameras |
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On September 8, 2009, the Baltimore County Council passed legislation authorizing the use of speed cameras in school zones in Baltimore County (Bill 61-09). The passage of that important public safety legislation authorized Baltimore County to implement a speed camera program in up to 15 school zones across the County. On Feb. 22, Baltimore County began operating two of 15 camera locations. The first two cameras that were installed are located westbound in the 7000-block of Dunmanway near Dundalk Middle School and Dundalk Elementary School; and eastbound in the 1200-block of Sulphur Spring Road in Halethorpe near Arbutus Middle School. Some Important Facts to Remember: The speed cameras are all located in school zones; they will operate Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; the ticket is civil and the fine is $40 and NO Points. Tickets will be issued to motorists traveling at least 12 miles per hour over the posted speed limit in each of the school zones. Warnings will be issued for the first 30 days after each camera is placed into operation. The cameras will be in operation on the same days during the same times when schools are out for the summer months. This is being done to protect summer school students as well as to enhance overall public safety around the schools. Chief Jim Johnson wants the public to know that the speed camera program has one goal - public safety. It is meant to protect our school children and other residents from drivers who violate the law. By their comments at community meetings, in their e-mail messages and through their contact with members of the Police Department, members of the public are demanding safe streets in Baltimore County. This automated enforcement will help the Police Department accomplish that goal. Locations of Speed Cameras in Eastern Baltimore County
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