Thousands Of Speeders Ticketed, New Cameras Debut

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD — New red light and speed cameras debuted recently in Anne Arundel County, continuing a program that has generated over 50,000 tickets in less than a year.

Red light cameras went live Wednesday at:

• Arundel Mills Boulevard (westbound) at Arundel Mills Circle - Hanover
• George Clauss Boulevard (northbound) at Quarterfield Park Drive - Severn

"This Automated Red Light Traffic Enforcement Program underscores our commitment to enhancing the safety of everyone who travels our roadways," Anne Arundel County Chief of Police Amal E. Awad said in a Tuesday press release. "We believe these red light cameras will serve as a constant reminder to drivers of the importance of obeying traffic signals, making our intersections safer for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists."

Additional speed cameras were launched by April 29 at:

• Belle Grove Elementary School - Belle Grove Road, Brooklyn Park
• Linthicum Elementary School - S. Camp Meade Road, Linthicum Heights
• School of the Incarnation - Waugh Chapel Road, Gambrills
• Van Bokkelen Elementary School - Reece Road, Severn
• Benfield Elementary School - Benfield Road, Severna Park
• Marley Middle School - Marley Station Road, Glen Burnie

"Our Vision Zero Plan directs us to focus safety efforts where crash data shows the greatest need," County Executive Steuart Pittman said in the release. "The Automated Red Light Enforcement Program is a data-driven strategy that reduces dangerous driving behaviors and makes our roads safer for everyone."

From January through April 2024, Anne Arundel County had 13 fatal crashes resulting in 14 deaths. Two of those crashes were speed-related.

In the same span this year, the county saw 10 fatal crashes resulting in 10 deaths. None of those crashes were speed-related.

There is not yet enough data to determine whether the cameras are reducing fatal crashes.

The Anne Arundel County Police Department started rolling out dozens of speed cameras last June.

As of Wednesday, 51,544 tickets have been mailed. A total of 32,233 violations have been paid. Unpaid citations could result from pending court outcomes, transfer of liability or failure to respond.

The fine is $40 for traveling 12 mph or more above the speed limit. Red light tickets will cost $75.

"The main thing we want people to be aware of is the presence of the cameras, in both school zones and residential areas throughout the county," Anne Arundel County Police Department spokesperson Marc Limansky told Patch in a Thursday email.

More information is posted here.

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