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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…

You may be familiar with the term “aggressive driving,” but do you know what it means? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines aggressive driving as occurring when “an…

Aggressive driving creates dangerous road conditions for everyone. Speeding and other forms of aggressive driving can be contagious and reacting to unsafe behaviors can contribute to the problem. By staying…

Are you a defensive driver? While most of us practice safe driving skills, our mindsets can shift depending on various factors: mood, sleep, traffic, time of day and schedule, among…

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…

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

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