BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore City Department of Transportation (BCDOT) has announced the expansion of its Automated Traffic Violation Enforcement System (ATVES), with new speed and commercial vehicle height monitoring cameras set to begin operation early next year.
Starting on or about Monday, January 5, 2026, new automated speed enforcement cameras will be implemented in several school zones. These systems are designed to detect vehicles traveling at least 12 miles per hour over the posted speed limit.
New Speed Camera Locations
The new enforcement zones include the following locations in both directions:
- 1000–1300 blocks of Argonne Drive: Serving Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle School and Lois T. Murray Elementary School.
- 1000–1100 blocks of Harford Avenue: Serving Johnston Square Elementary School.
These school zone cameras operate year-round from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Tiers for Speeding Fines
Under Maryland state law, speed camera violations in Baltimore City carry a tiered fine structure based on how much the driver exceeds the limit. While these violations do not result in points on a driver’s license, they do carry the following civil penalties:
- 12–15 mph over: $40 fine
- 16–19 mph over: $70 fine
- 20–29 mph over: $120 fine
- 30–39 mph over: $230 fine
- 40+ mph over: $425 fine
Commercial Truck Height Monitoring
In addition to speed enforcement, a new height monitoring camera will be installed in the 2600 block of Federal Street. This system targets commercial vehicles over 12.5 feet tall that illegally use restricted residential roadways, which can lead to infrastructure damage and traffic congestion.
Unlike school zone speed cameras, height monitoring cameras operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The penalty structure for height violations is as follows:
- First Offense: Warning
- Second Offense: $125
- Third or Subsequent Offenses: $250 each
Commercial drivers making local deliveries are exempt from these fines if they can provide a bill of lading, a Maryland One permit, or other valid proof of delivery to a specific location within the restricted zone.
Program Goals and Information
City officials state that the goal of the ATVES program is to foster safer driving habits and protect neighborhood infrastructure. Enforcement at these new sites may be permanent, temporary, or rotating…