Bicyclists, like pedestrians, are extremely vulnerable during crashes. Unlike motorists, they don’t have the benefit of thousands of pounds of metal shielding them in a collision and cushioning the impact….
When you operate a motorcycle, you’re subject to all the same basic rules of the road as other drivers. You need to follow all traffic signals, obey the speed limit,…
Thanks to the introduction of mandatory seat belt laws and safety campaigns like Click It or Ticket, seat belt use in the United States has reached an all time high…
It’s springtime in Maryland, which means motorcyclists have already begun to take to the roads. On average, motorcycle crashes cause more than 70 fatalities and hundreds of injuries on our…
In 1968, the federal government passed the first seat belt law. It required that all vehicles, except buses, have a safety belt in each seating position. Seat belt use was…
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…
The state of Maryland has a graduated licensing system that educates drivers even before they ever get behind the wheel. This ensures that we equip all our rookie drivers, regardless…
To experienced drivers, most speed limit postings make intuitive sense. For example, you know that you’ll be driving much more slowly in residential areas than on the highway. School zones…
School buses are one of the safest ways for children to get to school. Overall, school buses are involved in far fewer fatal crashes than passenger vehicles, bicycles, or pedestrians…
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…
