Prince George's County's First African-American Settlement (1924)
Speed Violations in North Brentwood & State of MD
The Town has always followed state law. The state has repealed the limit of a blanket $40 fine, per speeding violation (regardless of speed), as of October 1, 2025.
A North Brentwood speed citation is still $40, if a person is going fewer than 12-15 miles per hour above the speed limit.
However, if a driver exceeds a speed limit by more than 12-15 miles per hour, the fine increases depending on the speed.
The Town currently has two speed cameras, going north and south on
Rhode Island Avenue:
Northbound - 4505 Rhode Island Ave
Southbound - 4600 Rhode Island Ave
The state’s Penalty Structure for violations recorded by speed monitoring systems:
Exceeding the Speed Limit by Maximum Penalty
12-15 MPH, inclusive $ 40
16-19 MPH, inclusive $ 70
20-29 MPH, inclusive $120
30-39 MPH, inclusive $230
40 or move MPH $425
