BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police will increase patrols across the state over the July 4 weekend to deter drunk driving, the agency announced. The crackdown, which begins on Wednesday, will include saturation patrols from all 23 barracks in Maryland, the agency said in a statement. The patrols will focus on major routes as well as work zones. Troopers will also pay […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Tuesday announced the indictments of three individuals for their roles in an identity theft scheme at the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration. Erica Danielle Watson, 29, of Brooklyn; Larry Antonio Marshall, 54, of Baltimore; and Shanice Tiera Smith, 34, of Baltimore, were indicted for their alleged involvement in an identity fraud scheme at a […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration has announced new, increased vehicle registration fees for 2025. The new rates are due to the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2024 passed by the state legislature. One of the main changes is that the new base rate for registration fees is based on vehicle class and weight. As of July 1, passenger […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police have announced that they will be increasing enforcement efforts on impaired, aggressive, and distracted driving over the Memorial Day weekend. The State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team—a specialized unit trained to identify impaired drivers—will also work to reduce alcohol-related injuries and fatalities. SPIDRE is funded by a grant from the MDOT MVA Highway Safety […]
HANOVER, MD—Marylanders are taking to the roads, rails, and skies this Memorial Day weekend to kick off what is shaping up to be one of the busiest summer travel seasons. The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is encouraging residents and visitors to be aware of increased traffic and to plan accordingly. “Families look forward to summer as a time to […]
OCEAN CITY, MD—Ocean City is preparing for summer and the Maryland Department of Transportation is reminding visitors about safety. The city launched its ‘Walk Smart, Drive Smart, and Bike Smart’ safety campaign with the help of Cheswick the Crab, Mayor Richard Meehan, and Police Chief Ross Buzzuro. The campaign aims to help people stay safe during the busy summer season. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police will increase patrols over St. Patrick’s Day weekend in an effort to reduce drunk driving, officials say. According to state police, the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort team will be working this weekend to help reduce alcohol-related injuries and fatalities. The team is made up of specially trained troopers tasked with identifying impaired drivers. The […]
PIKESVILLE, MD—Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner, and Maryland State Police are reminding motorists to enjoy the game, and avoid aggressive, distracted or impaired driving, when going to or leaving their destination. State troopers from all 23 Maryland State Police barracks, including the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team, will be focusing on aggressive, distracted, or […]