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Maryland Department of Transportation and partners strive to keep pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists safe this summer in Ocean City

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Preparations are underway for the start of the upcoming beach season, and the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration and Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office are again partnering with stakeholders to promote pedestrian, bicycle and driver safety in Ocean City. At a press conference on Thursday, the agencies were joined by representatives of the Town of Ocean […]

MVA cuts ribbon on Essex branch expansion

Posted on December 13, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ESSEX, MD—Residents in Essex and surrounding communities will notice something a little different next time they head to their local Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration branch – more space. The newest 3,300 square-foot addition to the Essex branch adds seven service stations with the ability to increase capacity by an additional 700 weekly appointments to meet growing demand. […]

Governor Hogan declares Crash Responder Safety Week in Maryland as part of effort to protect first responders

Posted on November 15, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Larry Hogan has declared November 14-18 as Crash Responder Safety Week in Maryland, issuing a proclamation in support of a national effort to raise awareness of the critical role motorists play in keeping first responders safe as they perform their duties on our highways. “The men and women who respond to thousands of crashes and disabled vehicles each […]

MDOT MVA to close offices on November 11 to mark Veterans Day, commemorative banner pens to be distributed

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration will close all branch offices and Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program (VEIP) stations on Friday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. MDOT MVA branch offices will reopen for normal operations by appointment only on Saturday, November 12. VEIP testing also will resume November 12 and does not require an appointment. Baltimore […]

Governor Hogan announces Operation Green Light to honor Maryland veterans

Posted on November 5, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—As the nation prepares to mark Veterans Day, Governor Larry Hogan this week announced the State of Maryland’s participation in Operation Green Light, a new initiative to support military veterans, as well as raise awareness about the resources available to assist veterans and their families. The state’s outreach efforts are being led by the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs […]

MDOT MVA launches Maryland Mobile ID in Apple Wallet

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration this week announced the launch of Maryland Mobile ID in Apple Wallet, providing Marylander residents with an easy, fast, and secure, digital version of their MDOT MVA-issued driver’s license or state ID card. Maryland residents can choose to add their driver’s license or state identification card to Apple Wallet, and seamlessly […]

Governor Hogan proclaims May to be Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month; Maryland State Police announce free motorcycle training

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

GLEN BURNIE, MD—To raise awareness and encourage all travelers to share the road with motorcycle riders, Governor Larry Hogan has proclaimed the month of May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Maryland. In support of the proclamation and general motorcyclists’ safety, the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s (MDOT MVA) Highway Safety Office and Maryland State Police have announced […]

New DriveEzMD E-ZPass Maryland Customer Service Center now open at Essex MVA

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority and the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration have added a seventh DriveEzMD E-ZPass Maryland Customer Service Center in an MDOT MVA Branch to serve tolling customers. The new center is at the MDOT MVA Essex branch, located at 1338A Eastern Boulevard (21221). At the Essex location and at all CSCs, customers can perform […]