BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) is reminding residents about important safety reminders and service updates as the new year approaches. These reminders aim to ensure the safety of all road users, whether they are driving, biking, or walking. One major change taking effect on January 1, 2025, is a new tiered fine system for work […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is urging motorists to curtail non-essential travel on Tuesday morning due to potential icy conditions until temperatures warm. Those who must travel are urged to use extreme caution, particularly on elevated road surfaces as they freeze first. The State Highway Administration is preforming pretreating operations across the state where the precipitation […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price in the U.S. has risen for the second straight week, reaching $3.01 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. This increase of 3.1 cents compared to last week is attributed to price cycling, particularly in the Great Lakes region, where stations are adjusting margins ahead of holiday travel. Despite the recent uptick, the national average remains […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from 5 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. Forecasters say freezing rain is expected to develop throughout the area. Ice accumulations of a few hundredths of an inch are expected. A dusting to one tenth of […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s Department of Transportation (MDOT) is urging travelers to prioritize safety during the busy holiday season, as the agency anticipates a surge in travelers. The holiday travel period, which runs from Dec. 21, 2024, to Jan. 1, 2025, is expected to see a significant increase in the number of travelers on Maryland roads and at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—With millions of Marylanders expected to hit the roads for holiday travel, the Maryland State Police have announced increased highway safety patrols over the next two weeks. The initiative will focus on cracking down on impaired, aggressive, and distracted driving. Troopers from all 23 barracks will be deployed in saturation patrols and checkpoints throughout the state. The Maryland State […]
WASHINGTON, DC—New vehicles are safer than they’ve ever been, but there’s always room for improvement. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently finalized a new rule requiring seatbelt warning systems for both front and rear passengers (PDF), which is expected to save 50 lives and prevent over 500 injuries annually. This rule amends Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—After weeks of decline, the national average gas price has seen a slight uptick, according to GasBuddy. The national average price for a gallon of gas rose by 0.8 cents to reach $2.98 per gallon, the first increase since October. The national average diesel price fell 1.8 cents last week, now standing at $3.472 per gallon. This increase is […]