# @nbcwashington on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DY3FAQngiDO
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/66006246-nbcwashington-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/084d1810fe.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-05-27T23:33:08.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NBC4 Washington (@nbcwashington) — https://gondola.cc/nbcwashington

## Caption

In Maryland, it turns out construction workers don't need to be in the work zone for drivers to get a fine.⁠
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One News4 viewer found out the hard way, when they got a $120 ticket for driving more than 12 mph over the posted speed limit through a work zone.⁠
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They didn't dispute the speed — just the presence of the workers.⁠
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But even without the workers, you can be ticketed with a speed camera violation. Some of those fines can go as high as $500.⁠
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The Maryland State Highway Administration says it's to make sure drivers are fully focused driving through complex work zones, which sometimes come with lane changes. That way, it's a habit when the workers are present.⁠
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But some Maryland drivers aren't thrilled.⁠
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What do you think? Let us know in the comments.⁠
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#speedcameras #workzone #tickets #drivers #maryland

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- **Views:** 14,090
- **Likes:** 725
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- **Comments:** 70

## Tags

speedcameras, workzone, maryland, tickets, drivers

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