Cheverly, one of the first jurisdictions in Maryland to deploy speed cameras, has year after year reported losses from the automated enforcement program.
Still, town officials are reluctant to get rid of the cameras, crediting them with helping deter speeding that was pervasive before installation six years ago.
“Every year we lose a few dollars and we have a conversation about whether or not we should continue the program,” Mayor Michael Callahan said. “But the conclusion is always that we put the cameras in place to promote safety inside the town — and they have done that.
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