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Will Fund Efforts to Eliminate Fatalities on Maryland Roadways

Announces New Grant To Offer $10 Rideshare Credits to Marylanders During Holiday Season

Partnering agencies develop video urging caution for drivers and passengers

Glen Burnie, MD (October 26, 2021) – The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) on Sunday recognized 75 law enforcement officers from 18 state, county and local police agencies for their commitment to enforcing Maryland’s impaired driving laws. The annual Impaired Driving Law Enforcement Awards, a joint effort of the MDOT Motor Vehicle Administration’s (MDOT MVA) Highway…

Click here for video of the press conference​ LAUREL, MD (October 14, 2021) – Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) agencies including the MDOT Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA), MDOT State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) and Maryland Transportation Authority Police (MDTAP) joined AAA Mid-Atlantic today in Laurel to share a critical reminder for drivers: Move Over or Slow Down for those…

Pedestrian fatalities account for nearly 25% of all roadway deaths in Maryland

Regional campaign aimed at saving lives focuses on driving behavior and seat belt use

Thousands of our pedestrians are struck by cars and other vehicles each year. There are specific safety laws in place that apply to both drivers and pedestrians in an effort to reduce these crashes in Maryland. Pedestrian safety laws usually carry hefty fines up to $500 per violation, plus points for drivers who violate them.…

One of the best ways to stay safe as a pedestrian is to follow all pedestrian safety laws. These laws are in place to make it clear who has the right of way and who should yield every time you encounter a car. These situations leave little room for error.  As a pedestrian, you don’t…

Despite rise in overall rate, survey shows low use on local roads and in trucks, SUVs