MDOT MVA Pilot Program Alerts Drivers to Life-Saving Vehicle Recall Issues MDOT MVA has alerted Marylander drivers through vehicle registration renewals since April The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) announced today that since becoming the first state to implement a vehicle recall safety pilot program in April 2018, more than 73,500 […]
State Police to Hold Sobriety Checkpoint
The holiday season is upon us, and as friends and family travel across the country, the Maryland State Police will be out stopping impaired drivers by targeting those who put lives in danger. As you prepare to celebrate all of the festivities, keep in mind that impairment by alcohol or drugs can be deadly. On […]
MDOT MVA Kicks Off 2018 Child Passenger Safety Week
MDOT MVA Kicks Off 2018 Child Passenger Safety Week Free Events Throughout the State Help Parents Keep Children Safe on Maryland’s Roads Each year in Maryland, millions of parents and caregivers travel with children in their vehicles. Most believe that their children are buckled properly in the correct car seat or booster seat, yet the […]
Motorists Urged To Follow School Bus Safety Laws
As Students Head Back To Class As summer winds down and students begin heading back to school between this week and after Labor Day, Maryland State Police are stressing school bus safety for motorists. Troopers are reminding motorists to be on alert for school buses and not to ignore the red flashing lights when a […]
MDOT First to Have Vehicle Recall Safety Notice
MDOT MVA Begins Notifying Marylanders of Important Vehicle Safety Recall Information Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Deputy Secretary Jim Ports joined MDOT Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) Administrator Christine Nizer to announce the launch of the first vehicle recall safety pilot program in the nation, which will provide life-saving recall messages to Maryland vehicle owners […]
State to Receive Federal Grant for Safety Recall Notice
MDOT MVA to Pilot NHTSA Program to Provide Life-Saving Recall Messages to Maryland Vehicle Owners The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) was the only recipient of a federal grant to provide critical vehicle safety recall information to Maryland residents. Maryland will receive $222,300 from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) […]
Look Up! Look Out! It’s Time for Back to School
Students and Drivers Encouraged to Stay Alert & Walk Smart Going back to school marks the unofficial end of summer as the vacation season ends, daily routines resume and traffic increases. As the new school year opens, the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA), Prince George’s County and partners urge everyone to review […]