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

Preliminary data shows year-over-year increase in fatalities

In the United States, summer is the deadliest time of year on to be on the road. Crash fatalities, particularly for teens, peak between Memorial Day and Labor Day, leading…

Public Awareness Campaign, High Visibility Enforcement Mark Distracted Driving Awareness Month

More than 60 Passengers Were Killed in Motor Vehicle Crashes in 2022

We’ve all been there. A friend or family member picks up a cellphone while driving, drives aggressively, drives without a seat belt, or gets behind the wheel after drinking. Many…

During Teen Driver Safety Week, Teens and Parents Reminded of Safe Driving Behaviors

Marylanders are encouraged to drive safely, avoid distractions and always use seat belts.

Cell phones are one of the biggest causes of distracted driving. Sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for five seconds. At 55 mph, that’s like…

MDOT, law enforcement partners announce 2021 figures and urge commitment to safety; Survey indicates 93% of Marylanders consider unsafe driving a major problem