Posted on 04/22/25
| News Source: FOX45
Baltimore, MD - April 22, 2025 - The automated traffic violation enforcement system in Baltimore City is only catching a small number of motorists who break the law, and many of these drivers don’t bother paying the fines, according to a report by Bikemore, a local advocacy group.
The goal of the automated system is to catch those who violate red lights, truck route restrictions and speed limits. Bikemore’s report from last week, called “Baltimore’s Super Speeders in 2024,” calls out “super speeders” who have repeat speeding violations at cameras in Baltimore City.
“Studies show speed cameras reduce injury and fatal crashes both at the camera locations and in the broader geography surrounding their placement,” said Jed Weeks, Bikemore’s executive director and policy director, in an email. “We’ve seen significant decreases in crashes where cameras have been installed. But it’s also clear these super speeders don’t care about the social contract.”
Bikemore contends there are flaws in the system that need improvement.