How much revenue do speed cameras generate in the DC metro area?

Automated enforcement cameras across DC, Maryland, and Virginia generate an estimated $349.3M a year in fines across 12 jurisdictions. This figure is modelled by DMV Camera Watch from per-camera violation counts, not reported by government.

How much is a speed camera ticket in Washington, D.C.?

Speed camera fines in Washington, D.C. are tiered by speed, ranging from $100 (1–10 mph over) up to $500 (26+ mph over) per citation.

How much is a speed camera ticket in Maryland?

Maryland speed camera fines are tiered by speed, ranging from $40 to $425 per citation under the schedule effective October 1, 2025 (HB 182).

How much is a speed camera ticket in Virginia?

Virginia speed camera fines are graduated by speed, ranging from $50 to $100 per citation.

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Ranked by estimated annual revenue

1 DC Washington, D.C. $320.3M 562 cameras 2 MD Montgomery County $18.6M 219 cameras 3 MD Prince George's County $10.5M 211 cameras 4 MD Baltimore City No data reported 336 cameras 5 VA Arlington County No data reported 76 cameras 6 VA Fairfax County No data reported 37 cameras 7 MD Howard County No data reported 28 cameras 8 MD Baltimore County No data reported 28 cameras 9 MD Anne Arundel County No data reported 27 cameras 10 MD City of Annapolis No data reported 6 cameras 11 VA City of Alexandria No data reported 7 cameras 12 VA Loudoun County No data reported 3 cameras

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Capital Region I-95 Northeast Corridor I-495 Capital Beltway I-270 Dwight D. Eisenhower Hwy I-97 Baltimore to Annapolis US-29 Colesville Road

Baltimore Region I-695 Baltimore Beltway I-895 Harbor Tunnel Thruway I-83 Jones Falls Expressway I-70 Frederick Corridor US-40 National Pike

Maryland Routes MD-200 Intercounty Connector (ICC) MD-295 Baltimore-Washington Pkwy MD-100 Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Hwy MD-695 Maryland Route 695 US-1 Baltimore Avenue I-370 Shady Grove Spur

Eastern Shore & Southern MD US-50 John Hanson Hwy US-301 Blue Star Memorial Hwy I-68 National Freeway

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Investigations & Analysis

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Is a Lawyer Worth It for a Traffic Ticket in DC, Maryland or Virginia?

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Reckless Driving in Virginia: Why 20 Over Is a Crime, Not a Ticket

In Virginia, 20 mph over the posted limit, or anything faster than 85 mph, is a Class 1 misdemeanor: up to 12 months in jail, a $2,500 fine, and a criminal record that follows you for years. What the charge means and when paying a lawyer makes sense.

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