City Launches Stop Sign Compliance Study in School Zones

The Gaithersburg Police Department will begin placing data collection devices at selected stop sign controlled intersections within school zones throughout the City. The goal of this effort is to gather information on stop sign compliance and overall traffic safety conditions to help inform future traffic safety decisions.

These devices are strictly for data collection and evaluation purposes. They will not be used for enforcement, and no warnings or citations will be issued.

"Traffic safety remains a priority for the Police Department and the City," said Gaithersburg Chief of Police Shawn Eastman. "The recent expansion of Maryland's stop sign camera pilot program provides an opportunity to further evaluate stop sign compliance and traffic safety conditions in Gaithersburg. This study will help us gather objective local data to better inform future traffic safety decisions."

The initial study period will take place from November 9 through November 23, 2026, with the possibility of additional data collection at a later date. All information gathered will help determine whether further traffic safety measures should be considered.

Data collection will begin at the following locations:

• Marquis Drive at Cullinan Drive
• Marquis Drive at Diamond Drive
• Saybrooke Oaks Boulevard at Victory Farm Drive
• Tschiffely Square Road at Kent Oaks Way
• Watkins Mill Road at Travis Avenue
• West Deer Park Road at Summit Hall Road

For more information, please contact the Gaithersburg Police Department at 301-258-6400.