4 new speed cameras start enforcement on or about May 20 in Baltimore school zones. 🏫
The cameras will operate near:
🚸 Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle School (2200-2800 blocks of Orleans Street)
🚸 Green Street Academy (100-300 blocks of North Hilton Avenue)
🚸 Redeemer Paris Day School (5700 block of North Charles Street)
🚸 Barclay Elementary School (300 block of East 29th Street)
"It's a new normal when speed cameras are installed," said Brandon Buckner, Deputy Director of the Baltimore City Department of Transportation. "It requires us to change our behavior. It requires us to pay attention, to stay off our phones, to slow down, and also look both ways in school zones. Change is uncomfortable."
School zone speed cameras operate weekdays from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. throughout the year. Fines start at $40 for drivers going 12 to 15 mph over the posted limit and increase up to $425 for drivers exceeding the limit by 40 mph or more.
According to NHTSA, speed safety camera enforcement can reduce roadway deaths and injuries by 20 to 37 percent.
🎥 WBAL-TV 11 News, Kate Amara
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Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is incredibly dangerous. Make a plan to get home safely and always drive sober. đźš— Learn more about impaired driving on the Zero Deaths Maryland page. #safedriving #safedriver #safety #safe #driving #drivingsafety #dontdrinkanddrive #drivesober #buckleup #donttextanddrive #seatbeltsafety #seatbelt #drivecalm
Today, we stressed the importance of keeping our road workers safe. It is our shared responsibility to ensure the men and women improving our roadways, as well as everyone who uses our transportation system, get home safe every day. Our tiered fine structure for work zone speed violations is already having a direct impact improving safety for Marylanders across our state. As we observe National Work Zone Awareness Week, we encourage Marylanders to continue safe driving habits and being serious about safety.
Slow-moving vehicles have every right to share the road. Whether it's farm equipment, maintenance vehicles, or other slow travelers, patience and caution keep everyone safe. Slow down, stay alert, and pass only when it's safe to do so. #SlowMovingVehicles #FarmEquipment
⚠️It only takes minutes
Look at that jump. Just 80 degrees outside can send the temperatures inside a car soaring in the time it takes to run a quick errand.
Please be Serious About Safety, never leave people or pets inside a parked car. A cracked window isn’t enough.
Look before you lock.
Free Classes
@MD_MVA is teaming up with @marylandstatepolice for free motorcycle training classes.
Training includes a classroom session and a mentored ride. Riders will also navigate a low-speed training course.
Classes are open to riders with valid motorcycles licenses and insurance.
Classes begin April 13th in Baltimore County.
Click for more information and a link to sign up (website): tinyurl.com/MOTORS-Classes
As we get set to commemorate National Work Zone Awareness Week from April 20th to April 24th, here’s a reminder you need to know:
MDOT construction crew and contractors keep us safe on the road.
They want to go home just like us.
Please be mindful and slow down on the road, especially when they're out there working for you.
DESCRIPTION: Construction workers finished their job for the day after putting in a speed bump. Later, cars drove by on the same road, where the new speed bump was now in place.
🏍️ Warmer Weather = Riding Season
Drivers, be Serious About Safety:
Share the road with motorcyclists
Look twice for motorcyclists
Motorcyclists, please:
Be courteous and respectful
Make yourself visible
More safety info (website): zerodeathsmd.gov/road-safety/motorcycle-safety/
Beautiful weather means ideal riding conditions for motorcyclists throughout Maryland.
But did you know that crashes involving riders are more than twice as likely to result in injury or death?
Slow down.
Look twice.
Share the road.
Be the driver who saves lives.
