GAITHERSBURG, MD — Gaithersburg police will place data-collection devices at six intersections in school zones beginning Nov. 9 to study stop-sign compliance and traffic safety.
The devices will collect and evaluate data only. The city says no warnings or citations will be issued.
The study will run through Nov. 23, with additional data collection possible later. Police said the findings will help determine whether to consider further traffic safety measures.
The devices will be placed at:
Police Chief Shawn Eastman said the study follows the recent expansion of Maryland's stop sign camera pilot program.
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