You’ll want to watch your speedometer more closely when driving through Maryland.

Maryland is adopting a tiered system for fines issued by speed cameras, effective Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. The higher a driver's speed, the steeper the fine.

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Fines could cost hundreds of dollars, depending on how fast a driver is going.

Here are the new fines taking effect:

The speed citations are considered civil penalties.

Last year, Maryland adopted a tiered system of fines for drivers caught speeding in highway work zones. Penalties go up to $1,000.

Reckless driving law to take effect

Another law taking effect Oct. 1 will stiffen penalties for reckless and negligent driving.

The Sergeant Patrick Kepp Act expands the definition

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