A Maryland bill aimed at protecting pedestrians, bicyclists and other vulnerable road users could eventually bring speed cameras to parts of Ocean City if it becomes law. House Bill 256, known as the Vulnerable Road User Protection Act of 2026, would allow the State Highway Administration to place speed monitoring systems in state-designated safety corridors identified as high risk in Maryland’s vulnerable road user safety assessment. The bill has already passed the House and is now in the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee.

DelDOT reduced the speed limit from 45 mph to 35 mph on Route 24 (Millsboro Highway) from Delaware Avenue to Lewis Road and Mumford Road. 

The school zone will include all public roads within a half mile of Saints Peter and Paul High School. Officials plan to seek state approval for speed monitoring systems.

Maryland drivers caught speeding by automated cameras will soon face much steeper fines, as a new state law changes how violations are penalized.