New speed cameras set to be installed in Anne Arundel County school zones, residential areas

The Anne Arundel County Police Department plans to add 40 speed cameras around the county with the first five already live in various school zones, the police department said Monday.

The cameras are part of an automated traffic enforcement program that aims to reduce fatalities and injuries.

“The Automated Traffic Enforcement Speed Program is both data-driven and community-driven,” said County Executive Steuart Pittman. “Residents came to us with their concerns about the impact of speeding on the safety of their communities and we listened and acted by implementing this program to promote safe driving habits and ultimately save lives.”

Based on data collected by Anne Arundel County between 2019 and 2023, there were over 10,000 car crashes in the county that resulted in either injury or death.

The cameras will be installed in school zones and some residential areas around Anne Arundel County based on traffic patterns, crash history and resident’s concerns, the county said in a news release.

The first places to get cameras are:

Wellham Avenue, Glen Burnie – Cromwell ElementaryGovernor Stone Parkway, Severna Park – Shipley’s Choice ElementarySolley Road, Glen Burnie – Solley ElementaryTruck House Road, Severna Park – Oak Hill ElementaryShore Acres Road, Arnold – Broadneck Elementary

Speed limits in these areas vary between 25 and 35 mph.

Only warnings will be issued during the camera’s first 15 days. After that, Anne Arundel County police officers will decide on whether a violation actually happened.

Those driving 12 mph or more over the speed limit will get a $40 ticket.

Speed camera citations will not result in points on a motorist’s license, but fines in schools zone may double if pulled over by an officer, said Marc Limansky, spokesperson for Anne Arundel County Police Department.

Cameras will operate Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m., including holidays and during the summer, in school zones and 24 hours a day, seven days a week in residential areas.

County Police Chief Amal Awad said: “Traffic safety is everyone’s responsibility and speed cameras are a proven tool for encouraging drivers to slow down and obey posted speed limits.”

Based on data collected by Anne Arundel County between 2016 and 2020, Anne Arundel County ranked among the top five in Maryland in number of crashes, injuries in crashes, and fatalities from crashes.