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    Town in Prince George’s County becomes first in Maryland to install stop sign cameras

    By Gabby Allen,

    11 days ago

    PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. ( DC News Now ) — The Town of Cottage City in Maryland is making major safety strides.

    The Prince George’s County town is the first in the state to implement stop sign cameras, a move made to enhance public safety.

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    One of the new stop sign cameras set up in the Town of Cottage City. (Courtesy of the Cottage City Police Department)

    The Cottage City Police Department announced Wednesday that the town is partnering with Obvio, a tech firm based out of California. The firm designs and develops traffic management systems, aligning with Cottage City’s goal to reduce traffic-related incidents.

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    “By deploying stop sign cameras, we aim to promote greater adherence to traffic regulations, thereby fostering a culture of responsible driving and enhancing overall road safety. We are confident that this initiative will have a positive impact on the well-being of our community members,” Cotatg City Chief of Police Anthony L. Ayers, Sr. said in a press release.

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