Maryland SHA Pedestrian Safety Action Plan
Around Maryland, Events, Police/Fire, Traffic

Maryland State Highway Administration urges renewed commitment to safety during National Pedestrian Safety Month

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration is observing National Pedestrian Safety Month in October and is urging motorists to follow safe behaviors by paying attention, avoiding distractions, never speeding and maintaining the rules of the road. “The State Highway Administration is committed to making significant investments and improvements to facilities to improve access and safety for vulnerable users,” said State …

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Police/Fire

MDTA Police conduct 159 traffic stops while targeting dangerous speeds on I-95

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Transportation Authority Police Officers conducted high visibility enforcement along I-95 in the Baltimore metropolitan area on Friday in support of a 16-state traffic safety effort led by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. MDTA Police officers conducted 159 traffic stops and issued a combined 249 citations, warnings, and repair orders during the initiative. One person was arrested on …

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Judge Gavel Court
Around Maryland, Business

Attorney General Brown announces settlement with CarMax over its alleged failure to disclose vehicles’ open recalls

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has announced that the Consumer Protection Division has reached a settlement with CarMax, Inc. over its alleged failure to disclose open safety recalls on the used vehicles it offered and sold. The CPD alleged that CarMax’s failure to disclose the recall status was an unfair and deceptive trade practice in violation of the …

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Maryland State Police Checkpoint Strikeforce
Around Maryland, Crime, Police/Fire

Maryland State Police issue 800 citations, arrest 34 impaired drivers over Cinco de Mayo weekend

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ESSEX, MD—The Maryland State Police partnered with local allied law enforcement agencies to conduct a cooperative high-visibility patrol initiative to combat dangerous driving over Cinco de Mayo weekend. Enforcement efforts were concentrated on driving behaviors that often lead to injuries or fatalities such as aggressive, distracted and impaired driving. During the course of the operation, police issued almost 800 citations …

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Business, Family, Sci-Tech

Additional Hyundai, Kia vehicles recalled due to fire risk

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WASHINGTON, DC—Hyundai Motor America and Kia America have issued recalls for more than 570,000 vehicles, urging owners to park their vehicles outside and away from homes and other structures until the recall is remedied. The affected vehicles are model years 2022-2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz, 2019-2023 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe Hybrid, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid, and 2022-2023 Kia …

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Electric Vehicles
Around Maryland, Business, Police/Fire, Sci-Tech, Traffic

Governor Moore aims for 100% of passenger car, light truck sales to be electric by model year 2035

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UPDATE: The Maryland on Tuesday blasted Governor Moore’s announcement. Original story below… ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced Maryland’s adoption of the multi-state Advanced Clean Cars II rule. Maryland is moving quickly to adopt the regulation, which requires manufacturers to continuously increase the share of electric vehicles they sell, reaching 100% of passenger car and light truck sales by …

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Car Auto Theft Burglary
Business, Sci-Tech

Hyundai, Kia launch campaign to prevent theft of millions of vehicles targeted by TikTok challenge

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UPDATE: The Baltimore County Police Department has launched a public awareness campaign on this issue. Original story below… —— WASHINGTON—Hyundai and Kia have developed theft deterrent software for millions of their vehicles that lack an immobilizer and will provide it free of charge to vehicle owners. The software updates the theft alarm software logic to extend the length of the …

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Business, Health, Sci-Tech

Honda upgrades Takata Alpha recall to ‘Do Not Drive’ warning, targeting older, most dangerous air bags

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WASHINGTON, DC—Honda issued a “Do Not Drive” warning on Friday for certain 2001-2003 Acura and Honda vehicles equipped with unrepaired Takata Alpha driver side air bag inflators. Owners of these vehicles who still have an open Takata air bag recall should drive it until this urgent, lifesaving recall has been completed. Replacement parts are available now for free for this …

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