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Be a game? changer. Plan for a sober ride. MDTA Police are enforcing impaired driving laws.

Traffic Safety

Over the past five years in Maryland, nearly 800 people have been killed in crashes involving an impaired driver. Approximately one-third of all crash deaths in Maryland involve drunk drivers. These are the deaths of our loved ones, friends, co-workers and community members.

The Maryland Transportation Authority Police are out enforcing impaired driving laws. If you are impaired behind the wheel, you will be arrested. Drive sober or get pulled over.

A DUI charge in Maryland can lead to license suspensions, ignition interlock devices for every car you drive, court costs, and jail time. Try impressing a date or co-workers with that. Or better yet, try explaining that to your kids.

Keeping Marylanders safe on our roadways is a priority for the Maryland Transportation Authority Police. By implementing traffic enforcement initiatives on impaired driving, seat belt use, aggressive driving, distracted driving and work zone safety, the MDTA Police are improving safety on our roads for drivers, passengers, pedestrians and bicyclists.

The MDTA Police goal is to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities due to motor vehicle crashes. The MDTA Police support Maryland’s Zero Deaths campaign – a partnership to save lives and prevent injuries on Maryland’s roadway. For more information, visit zerodeathsmd.gov.

 

 

Watching the game? Plan for a sober ride. MDTA Police are enforcing impaired driving laws.

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MDTA Police remind motorists that a few simple steps can save lives:
Buckle Up: Every Seat, Every Time.  Seat belts are one of the best ways to protect drivers and passengers in a crash.
Slow Down. Many crashes occur when drivers exceed the speed limit or drive too fast for the conditions. Leave a few minutes early and take some extra time to get to your destination.
Make a Plan.  Designate a sober driver, be the sober driver or make a plan for a safe and sober ride home through a taxi, a rideshare service or public transportation.
Share the Road. Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians must look up and look out for one another and obey traffic laws and signals. Always stop for pedestrians in crosswalks, marked and unmarked, and give bicyclists at least 3 feet of space when passing.
Park the Phone. Protect lives by never texting or talking on the phone while driving.
Move Over. Do your part to help protect first responders. Move over when you see flashing lights on the roadside. If you cannot safely move over, slow down to a safer speed. 

​If you are out on the roads, make sure you are focused on your driving and protecting yourself and those around you. It’s important to do your part by driving safely to help save lives.

Keeping Marylanders safe on our roadways is a priority for the Maryland Transportation Authority Police. By implementing traffic enforcement initiatives on impaired driving, seat belt use, aggressive driving, distracted driving and work zone safety, the MDTA Police are improving safety on our roads for drivers, passengers, pedestrians and bicyclists.

The MDTA Police goal is to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities due to motor vehicle crashes. The MDTA Police support Maryland’s Zero Deaths campaign – a partnership to save lives and prevent injuries on Maryland roadways. For more information, visit zerodeathsmd.com.

Toward Zero Deaths - Maryland - Every Life Counts

 

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Feb 08

Olney Farmers Market

9 AM

2801 Olney Sandy Spring Rd
Olney, MD 20832

Come say hi to our DriveEzMD Outreach Team at the Olney Farmers Market! Stop by our table to get your E-ZPass questions answered, pick up helpful information, and win giveaway items while you enjoy local vendors and fresh finds.

9:00am-1:00pm

Feb 08

Severna Park Health and Wellness Expo

11 AM

Severna Park Community Center
623 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd
Severna Park, MD 21146

The DriveEzMD Outreach Team is excited to take part in the Severna Park Health & Wellness Expo! Stop by our table to learn how E-ZPass can save you time and money on the road! While you’re here, explore tips and tricks from local health and wellness exhibitors covering everything from financial to emotional wellbeing.

11:00am-2:00pm

Feb 10

Bay Crossing Study Public Hearing (Anne Arundel County)

5 PM

Broadneck High School
1265 Green Holly Dr.
Annapolis, MD, 21409

Catch the DriveEzMD Outreach Team at the upcoming Bay Crossing Study Tier 2 NEPA Public Hearing in Annapolis! As the community reviews the Draft Environmental Impact Statement and MDTA’s Recommended Preferred Alternative (Alternative C), we’ll be there to share tolling tools, and provide resources to make your travel across Maryland smoother.

5:00pm-8:00pm