As used in this article, the following words shall have the
meanings indicated:
OWNER
The registered owner of a motor vehicle or a lessee of a
motor vehicle under a lease of six months or more, except that "owner"
does not include:
A.
A motor vehicle rental or leasing company; or
B.
A holder of a special registration plate issued under the Transportation
Article, Title 13, Subtitle 9, Part III, of the Annotated Code of
Maryland.
RECORDED IMAGE
An image recorded by a speed monitoring system on a photograph,
a microphotograph, an electronic image, a videotape, or any other
medium, and showing:
A.
The rear of a motor vehicle;
B.
At least two time-stamped images of the motor vehicle that include
the same stationary object near the motor vehicle; and
C.
On at least one image or portion of tape, a clear and legible
identification of the entire registration plate number of the motor
vehicle.
SHERIFF
The Calvert County Sheriff's Office.
SPEED MONITORING SYSTEM
A device with one or more motor vehicle sensors producing
recorded images of motor vehicles traveling at speeds at least 12
miles per hour above the posted speed limit.
The Town Council hereby designates the Calvert County Sheriff's
Office to implement the provisions of this article.
The Town Council, by resolution, following reasonable notice
to the public and a public hearing, may establish a school zone on
any road under the Town's jurisdiction and on any state highway
in the Town with the approval of the State Highway Administration
within 1/2 mile of a school and, for any school zone so established,
shall set a maximum speed limit, provided that the designation of
such school zone and the maximum speed limit set for such zone shall
not become effective until the Town installs signs designating the
school zone and indicating the maximum speed limit applicable in the
school zone. In addition to these required signs, the Town may install
or erect additional traffic control devices in a designated school
zone, including timed flashing warning lights and a speed monitoring
system.