But Stay Focused on Rules of the Road! August Traditionally Most Traveled and Deadliest of Summer Months With most Marylanders and visitors in summer mode, it is a good time to remind drivers that there is no vacation from the basic rules of the road. Whether making the annual pilgrimage to the beach and mountains or daily treks to summer camp and work, the Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) and Maryland State Police are urging travelers to stay on guard in the driver’s seat, and make solid, safe choices when traveling roadways this summer. “Our mission at the Maryland State Highway Administration is to keep travelers on the go and get them to their destinations and back home safely,” said State Highway Administrator Melinda B. Peters. “We’re asking for drivers to keep the summer safe by driving attentively and sober.” According to the Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office, traffic crashes kill more people in August than in any other month. In August 2012, 50 people were killed in Maryland vehicle crashes. More than 90 percent of all fatal traffic crashes are preventable because they are caused by driver error. “I want to stress to every driver in [...]
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