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Teens & Parents: Know the Rules of the Road

2020-10-18

MDOT MVA Recognizes National Teen Driver Safety Week October 18-24, 2020 According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for 15- to 18-year-olds across the United States. During National Teen Driver Safety Week, October 18-24, the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) […]

Filed Under: Top News Tagged With: driving, MDOT MVA, rules, teens

North Beach Asks Citizens to Use Caution

2020-04-09

When walking, biking or driving in town, please use caution! We understand the need for fresh air, but each citizen must be responsible. Be mindful of and keep a safe distance from residents who may be in their yard or on their porch. Keep a safe distance from other people walking on the sidewalks, but […]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: biking, driving, North Beach, walking

Winter Weather Expected Late Tonight

2019-12-10

And Early Wednesday Morning Late Night and Early Morning Commuters Urged to Use Caution in Travels The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is closely monitoring a storm forecast to bring cold temperatures and precipitation throughout most of Maryland later tonight into Wednesday morning. MDOT SHA winter storm managers are tracking the […]

Filed Under: First Responder, Weather Tagged With: driving, MDOT SHA, weather

College of Southern Maryland Hosts Alive at 25

2019-05-09

The Alive at 25 4-hour defensive driving class goes beyond what is taught in driver’s education. It is taught by local law enforcement officers and is offered throughout Maryland and often used to get vehicle insurance discounts. Upcoming public classes are $50.00 and held in Calvert, Charles, Queen Anne’s, Montgomery, Baltimore, and Harford County counties. […]

Filed Under: First Responder Tagged With: Alive at 25, CSM, driving, teen safety

Troopers Urge Safety and Sobriety Over Weekend

2018-05-25

Troopers Urge Safety And Sobriety As Enforcement Increases During Memorial Day Weekend With extra traffic expected this Memorial Day weekend, additional Maryland State Police troopers will be on patrol and using a variety of initiatives to keep traffic moving, respond quickly to highway incidents and take appropriate enforcement action when violations are observed that threaten […]

Filed Under: First Responder Tagged With: AAA, drinking, driving, Memorial Day, MSP

MDOT SHA Warns of Potential Hazardous Driving

2018-01-08

Motorists are Encouraged to Plan Accordingly and Make Smart Travel Decisions The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is preparing for an afternoon winter storm which may create major icing on roads and bridges throughout Maryland. Temperatures in the State have been frigid for the past two weeks, causing pavement temperatures to […]

Filed Under: First Responder, Weather Tagged With: driving, MDOT SHA, winter weather

The Rut Is On: Look Up and Look Out

2017-10-10

Deer Mating Season Has Begun; Motorists Urged to Heighten Awareness The annual deer mating season, or rut, is happening in Maryland and across the nation. Every year in Maryland, there are hundreds of crashes that involve a vehicle against a deer, and this can be deadly. Deer populations are an issue not just in rural […]

Filed Under: First Responder Tagged With: deer, DNR, driving

Maryland Motorists Urged to Stay Alert for Wildlife

2017-10-07

Deer Breeding Season Means Added Danger Cooling temperatures, colorful foliage and unpredictable wildlife are all signs that the fall season is upon us. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources urges motorists to stay alert for deer and other wildlife this time of year as these animals seek food supplies and mates. During this time of […]

Filed Under: First Responder Tagged With: deer, DNR, driving

Maryland Focused on Saving Teen Driver Lives

2016-10-14

State Promotes ‘5 To Drive’ During National Teen Driver Safety Week – October 16-22 Motor Vehicle Crashes are the Leading Cause of Death Among Teens in U.S. Following an increase in Maryland teen driver roadway fatalities in 2015, the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) is working to save lives by promoting ‘5 […]

Filed Under: First Responder Tagged With: driving, teenagers

Stay Off Cell Phones While Driving

2016-06-15

This press release is designed to inform the public of our commitment to ensuring safety and enforcing the laws in Maryland. Our message this week is stay off the cell phone/mobile device when driving.  The law states: “Text messaging device” means a handheld device used to send a text message or an electronic message via […]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: driving, MSP, texting

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