The City of Takoma Park will implement an innovative stop sign camera enforcement program beginning in early 2026. The four-year pilot program was authorized through the Maryland General Assembly, SB0600, (https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/sb/sb0600E.pdf) and approved by the Takoma Park City Council.
Per Takoma Park Police: The pilot program targets school zones and aims to enhance pedestrian safety as part of the City’s commitment to Maryland’s Zero Deaths campaign and Montgomery County’s Vision Zero initiative. Highlighting the problem city officials are working to solve, a pilot study at dozens of Takoma Park intersections found there were thousands of daily violations, with violation rates reaching 87% at some locations.
“We are pleased that Takoma Park was selected for this four-year pilot program. The pilot program, which targets school zones, will enhance the safety for our children attending Takoma Park schools. Safety is our priority, and this technology strengthens our efforts to prevent crashes and save lives,” said Chief Antonio DeVaul…