Noise camera to issue warnings on Adelphi Rd in University Park
Thu, 02/12/2026 - 1:00am
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From https://streetcarsuburbs.news/noise-camera-to-issue-warnings...
A new traffic camera on Adelphi Rd will measure the noise made by northbound cars at the intersection of Adelphi and Van Buren, in front of Northwestern High School. The camera will record license plate numbers and issue warnings to cars with motor noise that is too loud.
Under Maryland law, cars can’t be louder than 80 decibels. The camera will issue warnings when cars reach 85 decibels or more, which is about as loud as a blender.
Prince George’s County police are operating and maintaining the camera under a pilot project established by the Maryland state legislature. A second camera is being set up in National Harbor. Montgomery County has a similar pilot program...
Mark
wonder about Corvettes
Not counting the intentionally modified noisemakers, I think around here some of the loudest street cars are Corvettes. Wonder if some of them might be over the limit.
personal GPS user since 1992
Trucks?
Trucks are often the loudest noisemakers on the road. How does this law apply to them?