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 reckless driving to include going at least 30 mph above the posted speed limit. Under the new law, reckless drivers can be sentenced to up to 60 days in jail. Penalties could also be a fine of up to $1,000 and six points on a driver’s license.
The act also outlines stiffer penalties for the lesser offense of negligent driving, which could result in drivers getting two points on their license and a fine of up to $750.
The law is named for Sgt. Patrick Kepp, a Montgomery County police officer who lost his legs while trying to stop a driver racing along Interstate 270. That driver was sentenced to 22 years in prison.
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