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Will Fund Efforts to Eliminate Fatalities on Maryland Roadways

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

Rollover simulator demonstrations at Maryland State Fair promote seat belt use

Annual Program Shapes State’s DUI Enforcement Leaders

Maryland is one of two states selected by national roadway safety organizations for a comprehensive speed reduction pilot program that could ultimately be duplicated in other states and communities. The project – which will take place through September along Route 376 in the rural Eastern Shore community of Bishopville in Worcester County – was made…

30 Agencies, Organizations Awarded Grants for Efforts to Make Roadways Safer for Vulnerable Users

New website provides resources, crash data and more information for partners and the public

GHSA and Responsibility.org Provide Grant for Increased Training for Drug Recognition Experts and Toxicology Units