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Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing May 11 on a proposal to require permits for anyone soliciting from vehicles on roads that have speed limits greater than 25 miles per hour.
The proposal, introduced by Councilmember Craig Rice, is designed to prevent pedestrian injuries and deaths. There have been two fatalities, one in Wheaton and one in Germantown, that occurred due to this situation, according to the proposed bill.
A permit would be required for anyone standing in the road, on the median divider or sidewalk, according to the proposed bill. Anyone receiving a permit would be required to adhere to safety guidelines and could only solicit during day light and in certain locations.