Motor Vehicle Administration Archives

Baltimore Metropolitan Council receives grant for bicycle helmets amid rising crashes

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Metropolitan Council has been awarded a $30,800 grant from the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office to bolster its Bicycle Helmet Project, an initiative aimed at reducing bicycle-related injuries and fatalities in the region. The funding will allow BMC to purchase bicycle helmets for distribution during public outreach events. This project is a key component of […]

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Maryland State Police to step up patrols over Independence Day weekend

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police will increase patrols across the state this Independence Day weekend, targeting impaired, aggressive and distracted drivers. The heightened enforcement begins Friday, July 4, and continues through Sunday, July 6. All 23 Maryland State Police barracks will participate in high-visibility patrols. The State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team, a specialized unit, will also be deployed […]

Maryland ranked among top ten most license plate-crazy states

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Your car says a lot about who you are, but in America, it’s not just about the make and model – it’s about what’s hanging on the back bumper. Custom license plates have become the ultimate way for drivers to show off their personality, crack a joke, or make a statement that follows them down every highway. Some states […]

Maryland State Police step up patrols for Memorial Day weekend

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—In anticipation of increased traffic and potential road hazards, the Maryland State Police announced increased patrols and enforcement efforts targeting distracted, aggressive, and impaired driving throughout the Memorial Day weekend. Troopers from all 23 barracks and the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) Team will be deployed in saturation patrols and high-visibility enforcement initiatives statewide. The initiative aims […]

MDOT urges safety, issues 2025 Memorial Day weekend travel forecast

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—With millions expected to hit the road for Memorial Day weekend, the Maryland Department of Transportation is preparing for heavy traffic and urging residents to prioritize safety. According to AAA, more than 45 million people nationwide will travel more than 50 miles from home, an increase of 1.4 million compared to last year. Most of these travelers, 39.4 million, […]

Maryland MVA expands mobile driver’s license capabilities with self check-in kiosks

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) has announced the expansion of its Maryland Mobile ID program, allowing customers to use their smartphones to verify their identity and manage appointments at MVA branch offices. This integration with the self check-in kiosks aims to enhance customer experience, efficiency, and security. “This integration with our self check-in kiosks reflects our commitment to […]

REAL ID Act now enforced nationwide, what you need to know in Maryland

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The REAL ID Act of 2005, a long-delayed policy requiring air passengers to show identification that complies with the act, is now in effect. Travelers nationwide are now required to present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or ID card at airports. The policy, enacted in response to the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, has been repeatedly delayed by the […]

Maryland State Police to increasing patrols, DUI enforcement efforts for Cinco de Mayo weekend

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police have announced increased enforcement efforts ahead of Cinco de Mayo weekend to combat distracted, aggressive, and impaired driving. Troopers across all the state and the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) Team will be conducting statewide DUI saturation patrols and high-visibility enforcement. The initiative aims to keep traffic moving, respond swiftly to incidents, and take […]

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