Motor Vehicle Administration Archives

Maryland unveils Complete Streets safety project report

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

HANOVER, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has released a final report detailing the successes of its Complete Streets Leadership Academy, a technical assistance program aimed at testing and evaluating roadway safety projects. The program, conducted in partnership with the State Highway Administration (SHA) and Smart Growth America, involved the installation of temporary road safety measures in Howard County, Hagerstown, […]

Maryland residents urged to safely dispose of unneeded medications this weekend

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Police, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and other law enforcement agencies nationwide, are urging residents to safely dispose of unneeded prescription medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This biannual event aims to combat medication misuse and provide a secure disposal […]

Maryland State Police to ramp up enforcement statewide over Super Bowl weekend

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police are urging motorists to avoid aggressive, distracted and impaired driving throughout the Super Bowl weekend. Maryland State Troopers from all 23 barracks, including the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team, will focus on aggressive, distracted and impaired driving while conducting increased saturation patrols along roadways where impaired driving related crashes often occur. Enforcement efforts […]

Penn Line Odenton MARC Station in Anne Arundel County

Maryland Department of Transportation releases $21.2 billion final six-year capital budget

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has released its $21.2 billion final six-year capital budget for fiscal years 2025-30. The budget fully funds and revives projects that prioritize safety and reliability while driving economic growth statewide. “Maryland deserves and demands to have a safe and reliable transportation system that is accessible for all to use and helps drive our ability […]

D’Andrea L. Walker now serving as acting Baltimore County Executive

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Following Congressman-elect Johnny Olszewski, Jr.’s resignation as Baltimore County’s fourteenth county executive, D’Andrea L. Walker is now acting Baltimore County executive. Walker will remain in this role until an interim county executive is selected by the County Council to fulfill the remaining two years of Olszewski’s term and sworn in to office. “Our highest priority is to continue delivering […]

MDOT MVA offers year-end safety reminders

Posted on December 27, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

Drunk Driving Police DUI DWI Sobriety Checkpoint

Maryland State Police launch holiday highway safety initiative

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

Attorney General, MVA warn consumers about purchasing flood-damaged cars

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Office of the Attorney General and the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration are partnering to issue an alert for consumers in the market for a used car to be aware of flood damaged vehicles originating from states recently impacted by hurricanes and flooding. “Marylanders shouldn’t spend their hard-earned money on a car that is unsafe […]

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