You’ll want to watch your speedometer more closely when driving through Maryland. Maryland is adopting a tiered system for fines issued by speed cameras, effective Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. The higher a driver’s speed, the steeper the fine. Fines could cost hundreds of dollars, depending on how fast a driver is going. Here are the new fines taking effect:

• $40 if drivers are caught going 12 to 15 mph over the speed limit.
• $70 if drivers go 16 to 19 mph over the speed limit.
• $120 if drivers go 20 to 29 mph too fast.
• $230 for speeding 30 to 39 mph over the limit.
• $425 for going 40 mph or more over the speed limit.

The speed citations are considered civil penalties. Last year, Maryland adopted a tiered system of fines for drivers caught speeding in highway work zones. Penalties go up to $1,000. – Reckless driving law to take effect – Another law taking effect Oct. 1 will stiffen penalties for reckless and negligent driving. The Sergeant Patrick Kepp Act expands the definition of…Read more