How to Fight a Speed Camera Ticket in Prince George's County, MD (2026)
Prince George's County Police Department Automated Enforcement Division (AED) operates 66 Jenoptik VECTOR SR mobile speed camera units, the largest mobile speed camera fleet in Maryland. The program launched August 22, 2011. Effective October 1, 2025, the county adopted tiered fine amounts based on speed over the limit — replacing the previous flat fine. Speed cameras deploy in school zones, residential streets (posted limit of 35 mph or below), and MD Route 210 (Indian Head Highway) under special authorization. Prince George's County is one of only three Maryland counties authorized for residential-district speed cameras. Customer service: 6315 Seabrook Road, Suite 114, Lanham, MD 20706; ombudsman: police_speedcameraenforcement@co.pg.md.us.
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Prince George's County Speed Camera Fines
| Violation | Fine |
|---|---|
| Speed — 12–15 mph over posted limitTiered fine effective October 1, 2025 | $40 |
| Speed — 16–19 mph over posted limitTiered fine effective October 1, 2025 | $70 |
| Speed — 20–29 mph over posted limitTiered fine effective October 1, 2025 | $120 |
| Speed — 30–39 mph over posted limitTiered fine effective October 1, 2025 | $230 |
| Speed — 40+ mph over posted limitTiered fine effective October 1, 2025 | $425 |
How to Contest a Prince George's County Speed 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). Speed camera ombudsman: police_speedcameraenforcement@co.pg.md.us. Payment/records: trafficsafetycitations.com (Jenoptik) or cite-web.com (legacy). Customer service: 6315 Seabrook Road, Suite 114, Lanham, MD 20706.
Prince George's County Deadline
30 days from the citation mail date to request a hearing
Step 1 — Review your citation at trafficsafetycitations.com (Jenoptik portal) or cite-web.com (legacy citations). Step 2 — For questions, contact the speed camera ombudsman at police_speedcameraenforcement@co.pg.md.us or the customer service office at 6315 Seabrook Road, Suite 114, Lanham, MD 20706. Step 3 — Request a hearing at the District Court of Maryland for Prince George's County within 30 days of the citation mail date: Hyattsville (4990 Rhode Island Ave; 301-298-4200) or Upper Marlboro (14735 Main St; 301-298-4000).
Notable Speed Camera Locations in Prince George's County
- School zones throughout Prince George's County
- Residential streets with posted limits of 35 mph or below (one of only 3 MD counties with this authorization)
- MD Route 210 (Indian Head Highway) — special legislative authorization for up to 6 cameras
Prince George's County Speed Camera — By the Numbers
Prince George's County Police Department Automated Enforcement Division (AED) operates 66 Jenoptik VECTOR SR mobile speed camera units — the largest mobile speed camera fleet in Maryland (PGPD AED).
Effective October 1, 2025, Prince George's County speed camera fines are tiered: $40 (12–15 mph over), $70 (16–19), $120 (20–29), $230 (30–39), $425 (40+ mph over posted limit) (PGPD AED).
Prince George's County speed camera program launched August 22, 2011; it is one of only three Maryland counties authorized to deploy cameras on residential streets with posted limits of 35 mph or below (PGPD AED).
MD Route 210 (Indian Head Highway) has special legislative authorization for up to six Prince George's County speed cameras (PGPD AED).
Prince George's County speed camera citations are civil — no Maryland MVA points, no driving record entry (PGPD AED).
Which Maryland defenses apply to your ticket?
Prince George's County speed camera citations are governed by Maryland's Automated Speed Enforcement law. The Maryland state page covers statewide defenses: civil citation structure, no MVA points, 30-day contest deadline, school-zone and residential deployment rules. This page adds Prince George's County-specific detail: PGPD AED, 66 Jenoptik VECTOR SR units, August 22 2011 launch, October 1 2025 tiered fine table ($40–$425), trafficsafetycitations.com and cite-web.com portals, police_speedcameraenforcement@co.pg.md.us ombudsman, 6315 Seabrook Road Lanham MD customer service address, MD Route 210 special authorization, and residential-street deployment authority. Distinct from the county's red-light program (49 approaches; $75 flat) and from Montgomery County's camera program (own page).
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How much is a Prince George's County speed camera ticket in 2025 and 2026?
Effective October 1, 2025, fines are tiered: $40 (12–15 mph over), $70 (16–19 mph over), $120 (20–29 mph over), $230 (30–39 mph over), and $425 (40+ mph over). These replaced the earlier flat fine structure.
Where do Prince George's County speed cameras operate?
Primarily in school zones and on residential streets with posted limits of 35 mph or below. Prince George's is one of only three Maryland counties authorized to deploy speed cameras on residential streets. MD Route 210 (Indian Head Highway) has special authorization for up to six cameras.
How do I contest a Prince George's County speed camera ticket?
Request a hearing at the District Court of Maryland for Prince George's County within 30 days of the citation mail date. Courthouses are in Hyattsville (4990 Rhode Island Ave; 301-298-4200) and Upper Marlboro (14735 Main St; 301-298-4000). You can also contact the speed camera ombudsman at police_speedcameraenforcement@co.pg.md.us before requesting a formal hearing.
Does a Prince George's County speed camera ticket go on my driving record?
No. Maryland speed camera citations are civil — no MVA points, no driving record entry, and no insurance impact.
What is the Jenoptik VECTOR SR camera used in Prince George's County?
The Jenoptik VECTOR SR is a mobile radar-triggered speed camera unit. Prince George's County operates 66 of these units through the PGPD Automated Enforcement Division. Citations from these cameras are processed through trafficsafetycitations.com.
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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.