Speed Cameras

Speed Cameras are Coming to Bowie

On October 19, 2009 the City Council approved an Ordinance allowing the use of speed cameras in school zones.  The City Ordinance follows the State’s approval of Maryland Annotated Code Article 21-809, which expanded the use of speed cameras in work zones and school zones statewide.  Previously, speed cameras were limited to Montgomery County.

The overriding goal of this ordinance is to effect a change in the behavior of drivers and reduce speed inside of the City’s school zones.  Studies conducted in Montgomery County have shown a speed reduction of 22% in areas where speed cameras are used.  Additionally, the studies showed a 50% reduction in fatal accidents in those same areas.

The City of Bowie will implement a speed camera program exclusively in marked school zones during the hours of 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday.  The cameras will be triggered for cars going 12 miles per hour over the posted speed limit and the citation will be issued to the owner of the vehicle.  The citation carries a fine of $40 and does not carry points or affect the vehicle owner’s driving record. 

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact the Bowie Police Department at 301-575-2480.

View Maryland State Highway Administration's publication entitled School Zone Automated Speed Enforcement Information.