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A Brief History of Speed Camera Vandalism in Maryland

A run down on how some residents have taken their anger about speeding tickets on area cameras.

By Whitney Teal

Someone took an extreme measure to ensure at least one Takoma Park speed camera wouldn’t give out any more tickets. Police said they are searching for someone who sprayed black paint on the window of a camera in the 6900 block of New Hampshire Avenue on Aug. 3.

Speed camera vandalism in Maryland is almost as old as the cameras themselves. The cameras began appearing as a pilot program in Montgomery County in March 2007 before moving to other parts of the state.

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In Baltimore City the program had several flaws, including issuing tickets in error before the program had to be suspended because of the issues. 

A brief history of speed camera vandalism in Maryland:

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For even more speed camera vandalism, check out this cleverly titled Facebook group, “Speed Camera Hate.”


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