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Automated Speed Enforcement
City of Hagerstown, MD
P.O. Box 5046
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Officer Tim Culp has been appointed as the department’s Safe Speeds for Students Program Administrator. The position description, as outlined in the law, is as follows: The person chosen by the local jurisdiction, not affiliated with the contractor, who manages the speed monitoring program. The administrator shall be trained before beginning the program and every two years thereafter. As the Administrator, Officer Culp oversees all operations of the system, including activating and de-activating the cameras, approving citations, calibration/certifications, and ensuring the system is operating efficiently and effectively. Officer Culp also provides patrol support to the Downtown Squad and responds to calls as necessary.
Lt. Mark Renner has been appointed to serve as the Safe Speeds for Students Program Ombudsman. The new law states that the local jurisdiction shall designate an official or employee to investigate and respond to questions or concerns about the local jurisdiction's speed monitoring system or a violation. This designee shall have the authority to void erroneous violations. This designee may not be employed by a contractor or be involved in the review of any violations.
For questions regarding a citation, please contact the Hagerstown Police Department by phone at 301-739-8577 x 352.
Postal Mail:
Automated Speed Enforcement
City of Hagerstown, MD
P.O. Box 5046
Hagerstown, MD 21741
Maryland State Law requires the radar units to be certified annually, but the Hagerstown Police Department exceeds those standards by certifying the radar units twice a year.
Maryland State Law:
TA 21-803
Allows local authorities to establish school zones within ½ mile of a school.
TA 21-809
Sets violations for automated speed enforcement at 12 mph or more. Maximum fine of $40.
Full Copy of current Maryland Law updated June 2014
Hagerstown City Ordinances:
Section 60-17: Authorized Speed Monitoring Systems in School Zones; (C) (2) permits a $5 discount if paid within 7 days of the issuance of the citation.
Section 60-18: Established the City of Hagerstown, Maryland School Zones; within 200 yards of the school property.