Automated stop sign enforcement in Takoma Park officially moves from warnings to citations this week, with drivers facing fines beginning Thursday, January 8, 2026.
According to Takoma Park Police, a 30-day grace period for the city’s new automated stop sign camera locations began on Monday, December 8, 2025. That grace period ends Wednesday night, and as of Thursday, citations will be issued for violations captured at the approved intersections. Each citation carries a $40 fine. Citations will be issued at the following locations:
• Maple Ave, NE at Lincoln Ave
• Maple Ave, SW at Lincoln Ave
• Lincoln Ave, NW at Maple Ave
• Fenton St, SE at Takoma Ave
• Takoma Ave, SW at Fenton St
• Flower Ave, NE at Jackson Ave
• Flower Ave, SE at Jackson Ave
• Glenside Dr, SE at Jackson Ave
• Glenside Dr, NW at Anne St
• Takoma Ave, NE at New York Ave
Police are urging drivers to use caution, obey all posted signage, and remain alert when traveling through these areas. The enforcement is part of a four-year pilot program approved by the Maryland General Assembly and the Takoma Park City Council, making Takoma Park one of the first jurisdictions in the state to use automated stop sign cameras. As previously reported, the program focuses heavily on school zones and pedestrian-heavy areas and aligns with Maryland’s Zero Deaths campaign and Montgomery County’s Vision Zero initiative.
City officials say the program was developed in response to concerning data from a pilot study conducted at dozens of Takoma Park intersections, which found thousands of stop sign violations occurring daily. At some locations, violation rates reached as high as 87%.
“We are pleased that Takoma Park was selected for this four-year pilot program,” said Takoma Park Police Chief Antonio DeVaul in a previous statement. “The pilot program, which targets school zones, will enhance the safety for our children attending Takoma Park schools. Safety is our priority, and this technology strengthens our efforts to prevent crashes and save lives.”
The City selected Obvio as the vendor for the program, which operates under its LetsDriveSafer platform. The system uses AI-powered technology to detect stop sign violations, but Takoma Park Police emphasize that every citation is reviewed and approved by trained department staff before being mailed.
Officials have highlighted several key aspects of the program, including a privacy-first approach where non-violation footage is automatically deleted within hours, ethical enforcement that distinguishes between cautious rolling stops and dangerous failures to stop, and transparency through data reporting on driving behavior and trends.
More information about the automated stop sign program is available on the City’s website at takomaparkmd.gov.
