How to Fight a Red-Light Camera Ticket in Prince George's County, MD (2026)
Prince George's County operates 49 camera approaches at 38 intersections under its county red-light program. Fines are $75 per citation. The program is one of the larger county-level red-light camera programs in the Washington DC metro area. Citations are adjudicated at the District Court of Maryland for Prince George's County, with courthouses in Hyattsville and Upper Marlboro.
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Prince George's County Red-Light Camera Fines
| Violation | Fine |
|---|---|
| Red-light camera citationCounty program; civil — no MVA points | $75 |
How to Contest a Prince George's County Red-Light Camera Ticket
Where: District Court of Maryland for Prince George's County
How / where to file: Hyattsville: 4990 Rhode Island Ave, Hyattsville, MD (301-298-4200); Upper Marlboro: 14735 Main St, Upper Marlboro, MD (301-298-4000)
Prince George's County Deadline
30 days from the citation mail date to request a hearing
Request a hearing within 30 days of the citation mail date. File with the District Court of Maryland for Prince George's County — either the Hyattsville courthouse (4990 Rhode Island Ave; 301-298-4200) or the Upper Marlboro courthouse (14735 Main St; 301-298-4000). At the hearing you may present evidence and cross-examine the signal evidence. Maryland law does not require payment before contesting.
Notable Red-Light Camera Locations in Prince George's County
- 49 camera approaches at 38 intersections throughout Prince George's County
Prince George's County Red-Light Camera — By the Numbers
Prince George's County operates 49 red-light camera approaches at 38 intersections under its county program (Prince George's County).
Prince George's County red-light camera citations: $75 per citation; civil — no Maryland MVA points (Prince George's County).
District Court of Maryland for Prince George's County adjudicates red-light camera citations: Hyattsville (4990 Rhode Island Ave; 301-298-4200) and Upper Marlboro (14735 Main St; 301-298-4000).
Which Maryland defenses apply to your ticket?
Prince George's County red-light citations are governed by Maryland traffic law. The Maryland state page covers statewide defenses: civil citation structure, no MVA points, 30-day contest deadline, and pay-no-contest rules. This page adds Prince George's County-specific detail: 49 approaches at 38 intersections, $75 fine, District Court venues (Hyattsville and Upper Marlboro), and the county's separate speed camera program under PGPD Automated Enforcement Division. Distinct from Montgomery County's camera program (own page) and the statewide mobile speed camera network.
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How much is a Prince George's County red-light camera ticket?
$75 per citation. Red-light camera citations in Maryland are civil — no MVA points and no driving record entry.
Where do I contest a Prince George's County red-light camera ticket?
Request a hearing within 30 days of the mail date at the District Court of Maryland for Prince George's County. The two courthouse locations are Hyattsville (4990 Rhode Island Ave; 301-298-4200) and Upper Marlboro (14735 Main St; 301-298-4000).
Does a Prince George's County red-light camera ticket affect my insurance?
No. Maryland red-light camera citations are civil — they carry no MVA points and cannot legally be used to increase your insurance premiums.
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ParkingFight is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Information is for informational purposes only and based on publicly available Maryland statutes, Prince George's County program documents, and primary-source research as of 2026-06-07. Verify current rules with your court or a licensed attorney.