Maryland Lt. Gov. Miller Testifies in Favor of Bill to Enhance Highway Worker Safety

Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller presented the Road Worker Protection Act before a Senate committee in Annapolis, advocating for increased fines and technological measures to safeguard highway work zones. The proposed legislation aims to inreast fines for speeding violations in work zones and deploy automatic cameras to enforce compliance. Miller emphasized the imperative to safeguard road workers, citing recent fatalities and escalating road aggression. By leveraging technology and strengthening enforcement, the bill seeks to mitigate hazardous driving behaviors, ultimately fostering a safer environment for road workers and all road users in Maryland.