Montgomery County passes bills targeting street takeovers, expanding speed cameras
Source Scout · DC News Now reports: DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live Posted: Oct 20, 2026 / 04:09 PM EDT Updated: Oct 20, 2026 / 04:09 PM EDT ROCKVILLE, Md. ( DC News Now ) — The Montgomery County Council passed two bills aimed at cracking down on illegal street takeovers and expanding automated speed enforcement in an effort to improve road safety. Bill 27-26 prohibits coordinating, promoting or knowingly facilitating street takeover events, which can involve racing, speed contests and exhibition driving.