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Read. Follow. Verify.Maryland Replaces Bus Lane Monitoring with Obstruction Systems and Prohibits Parking in Bus Stop Zones
Last action · April 13, 2026: Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedSponsors: Chris West and 2 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Maryland replaces references to bus lane monitoring systems with s and prohibits stopping, standing, or parking a vehicle in a designated bus stop zone when a transit vehicle is present, starting October 1, 2026. The legislation establishes civil penalties of up to $75 for violations captured by monitoring systems or officers, while ensuring these infractions do not add points to driving records or affect auto insurance rates.
Drivers face new parking restrictions around transit stops and potential automated camera fines up to $75, while transit agencies gain updated tools to keep bus zones clear without impacting motorists' driving records or insurance rates.
- Bus lane monitoring programs in Maryland permit automated cameras to capture vehicles obstructing transit operations, encouraging smoother public transit flow in urban corridors. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Motor vehicle owners and drivers
Drivers are subject to civil penalties of up to $75 for stopping, standing, or parking in bus stop zones when a transit vehicle is present, but infractions will not incur driving points or insurance increases.
Maryland Transit Administration
The agency is authorized to utilize bus obstruction monitoring systems to enforce transit right-of-ways and keep bus stops clear of obstructions.
Motor vehicle rental companies
Rental companies must provide lessee information or police reports within 45 days of receiving notice to avoid being held liable for citations incurred by renters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will a citation from a bus obstruction monitoring system add points to my driving record?
Are there any exceptions for stopping in a bus stop zone?
How long can recorded images from a monitoring system be kept if they do not contain evidence of a violation?
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Procedural history
10 actions- Apr 13, 2026HouseFloorFavorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- Apr 13, 2026HouseCommitteeFavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
- Mar 25, 2026HouseHearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
- Mar 24, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred Environment and Transportation
- Mar 23, 2026SenateFloorThird Reading Passed (32-10)
- Mar 23, 2026SenateFloorSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
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- Mar 23, 2026SenateFavorable with Amendments { 533520/1 Adopted
- Mar 23, 2026SenateCommitteeFavorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
- Feb 12, 2026SenateHearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
- Feb 6, 2026SenateIntroducedFirst Reading Judicial Proceedings
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance55How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy20Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz30Current news / social attention level
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