Berlin speed cams on Flower Street have increased fine violations
BERLIN, Md. – Berlin residents are now asking questions about speed cameras following a major decision made at the latest council meeting.
Leaders say it’s all due to a new state law that went into effect in October.
The speed cameras are on Flower Street, and the town is looking to follow suit for state mandates. Berlin Police Lt. Robert Fisher says the move has been put into place, and the town is complying.
“We are going to pass House Bill 182, which increases speed limit fines and work zone cameras, and we’re adjusting our ordinance Monday night at the council meeting.”
A speed monitoring system, while being operated, records the new ordinance that enacts a civil penalty if Town Attorney David Gaskill explains the intention.
“The purpose is to increase the amount of fines and civil penalties for speeding through school zones.”
You can find speed cameras on Flower Street, Railroad Avenue, and Peach Lane. Also near Stephen Decatur High School, on Seahawk Road.
Gaskill says it’s not all that bad for people. “Well, you are already given a break, because you don’t get a ticket unless you are over 12 miles the speed limit, so those are the only people getting a ticket.”
The posted speed limit in these areas is 25 miles per hour.
- $40, if a vehicle is between 12 and 15 miles per hour over the limit.
- $70 if above and between 16 and 19 miles per hour over the limit.
- $120 if between 20 and 29 miles per hour over the limit.
- $230 if speeds exceed 30 and 39 miles per hour over the limit.
- $425 for speeds exceeding 40 miles per hour over the limit.
The next Mayor and Council meeting is on November 10th at 6 p.m.
It will be at town hall, and is open to the public. For more information you can click on the link here.
