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Lifesavers Conference 2026

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement

Speeding in the Work Zone: Enforcement, Measuring Effectiveness, & Guiding Next Actions

Monday, April 20, 2026
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM ET
Location: 316/317
Data Technology

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  • Data
  • Technology
In 2024, Maryland passed new legislative called "Maryland Workers' Protection Act" that has impacted Maryland Safe Zones Program (work zone speed Safety Camera) program to align with new requirements and changes in the fine structure. Since January 2025, the fine has been changed to tiered based on the exceeding speed and doubled when workers are present. This presentation will present the summary of all required legislative changes and how Maryland implement the requirement into the system. It also will present the impact from the new fine structures. The legislation also requires Blue light, one hour violation, flashing lights when workers are present.

 

Measuring effectiveness till now has been reliant on assessment of crash reductions within the specific area of focus. No more is this the case with the ability to assess for a pre, a post- and long-post conditions with no exposure of personnel. Utilizing telematics Oklahoma and Wyoming are both making real-time assessments of the impact of countermeasures and able to adjust actions to maximize resources for improved behavior outcomes.