Baker's budget expects $4.3 million from speed camera program

Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker is implementing a speed camera program that his budget director says will increase the county’s revenue by $4.3 million. The program is tucked inside Baker’s proposed $2.6 billion budget for fiscal 2012. The county is facing a $77 million deficit, said Baker’s budget director, Thomas Himler.

Baker already has the authority to implement the program, approved by County Council members in 2009. The law allows the county to fine drivers $40 if they’re caught on camera speeding 12 mph or more over the limit in school zones.