Queen Anne’s County Approves School Zone Speed Cameras Following Hundreds of Violations

​Queen Anne’s County Commissioners have approved the installation of speed monitoring cameras in several school zones after officials reported hundreds of speeding violations in a single day.

The cameras will be placed near:

Grasonville Elementary School
Kent Island Elementary School
Matapeake Middle School
Kent Island High School

According to the Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office, the locations were selected due to ongoing concerns about speeding and unsafe driving in heavily traveled school areas.

Officials say speed trailers recorded more than 667 violations over a recent 24-hour period involving drivers traveling at least 12 miles per hour over the posted speed limit.

The highest speed recorded near Matapeake schools was 89 miles per hour in a 40 mph zone. Near Kent Island High School, the top recorded speed was 82 mph in a 40 mph zone.

County officials say the goal of the program is to slow drivers down and improve safety for students, families, pedestrians, and school staff.

For the first 30 days after activation, warning notices — not fines — will be issued to drivers. Officials also plan to publicize the changes ahead of enforcement through signs, social media, and community outreach.

The cameras can operate during school hours Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Installation is expected to take at least 180 days, with vendors still being selected.

County officials also say they are exploring possible red-light cameras at certain intersections to help reduce crashes.