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Maryland Speed & Red-Light Cameras Laws (2026)

Conditional: Maryland authorizes camera enforcement with limits: speed cameras are allowed in school zones and work zones (21-809), and red-light cameras are allowed where a locality has been given enabling authority (21-202.1).

ConditionalVerified Jul 23, 2026

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Maryland authorizes camera enforcement with limits: speed cameras are allowed in school zones and work zones (21-809), and red-light cameras are allowed where a locality has been given enabling authority (21-202.1). Cameras are not allowed without restriction statewide.

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Speed & Red-Light Cameras in states bordering Maryland

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

DelawarePermitted
Delaware authorizes camera enforcement: there is a statewide red-light camera program under Title 21 4101, known as the Delaware Department of Transportation's ERLSP, plus work-zone and residence-district speed cameras under 4170A.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: deldot.gov · Full Delaware rule →
District of ColumbiaPermitted
The District of Columbia broadly authorizes traffic cameras: the Mayor may use automated speed and red-light cameras to detect moving infractions. The recorded images are prima facie evidence (D.C. Code 50-2209.01).
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: code.dccouncil.gov · Full District of Columbia rule →
PennsylvaniaConditional
Pennsylvania allows camera enforcement only in limited settings: work-zone speed cameras statewide (75 Pa.C.S. 3369) and automated speed enforcement on specified Philadelphia corridors. There is no general statewide use.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: workzonecameras.penndot.gov · Full Pennsylvania rule →
VirginiaConditional
Virginia allows red-light cameras at local option (15.2-968.1). Speed cameras are allowed only in work zones, school crossing zones, and high-risk intersection segments (46.2-882.1).
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: law.lis.virginia.gov · Full Virginia rule →
West VirginiaRestricted
West Virginia bans traffic cameras: no officer may use a traffic-law photo-monitoring device, and camera evidence cannot prove a red-light or speed violation (17C-6-7a).
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: code.wvlegislature.gov · Full West Virginia rule →

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