Laurel Accused of Failing to Independently Certify Speed Cameras

The Maryland Driver's Alliance—a group "opposed the corrupting effect" of automated traffic enforcement—is accusing the City of Laurel of failing to have its speed cameras independently calibrated in keeping with the law, The Baltimore Sun reports.

In a March 17 blog post, the MDA charged that the city circumvented the requirement by allowing manufacturer Sensys to certify its own cameras rather than hiring a third party.

But city officials told the Sun that two independent firms, Radar Lab of Maryland and PB Electronics, have since taken over calibration responsibilities and argued that state law does not prohibit certification by the manufacturer.

Officials also noted that the cameras, which have been active since 2011, are helping to reduce accidents and citations in the city.

Read the full story from The Baltimore Sun.