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16 child safety seats donated to ensure safe transport of children

Safety officials spread the message: Crashes are not accidents

Thanks to the introduction of mandatory seat belt laws and safety campaigns such as Click It or Ticket, seat belt use in the United States has reached an all-time high in recent years. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that compliance is now up to 90.4% across the United States. This is up from…

There is no question that wearing a seat belt can save your life in a crash. Although we have achieved a high rate of seat belt compliance in Maryland (roughly 91 percent), we still have work to do. Hundreds of unrestrained drivers are injured or killed each year in crashes on our roads. In fact,…

In 2021, 80 Passengers Were Killed in Motor Vehicle Crashes; National Passenger Safety Week Encourages Riders to Speak Up for Safety

More than $12 million in Highway Safety Grants awarded by the Hogan Administration in 2021

Motorists are reminded to follow the rules of the road and practice safe driving

GLEN BURNIE, MD (December 6, 2021) – As Maryland’s aging population grows, the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) is offering a series of safety tips and resources for Older Driver Safety Awareness Week to ensure drivers remain as safe as possible on the road. Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, recognized from December 6-10, 2021, aims to promote the importance of…

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

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