MOTORISTS: TELL US WHAT IT’S LIKE OUT THERE

Participate in the Maryland Annual Driving Survey

Do Maryland drivers cause you concern? Is the State doing all it could to ensure safety on Maryland’s roadways?

The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration is interested in your opinion. A brief survey of its highway safety programs is being offered by the MVA’s Highway Safety Office. The survey aims to identify the problems on Maryland’s roadways, assess the public’s perception of enforcement and prevention programs, and ultimately, help improve safety on Maryland’s roads.

“Each year, over 500 people die on Maryland’s roadways. Your input will help us shape our highway safety programs,” said MVA Administrator John Kuo. As the Governor O’Malley’s Highway Safety Representative, Kuo leads the efforts of the Maryland Highway Safety Office.

The Maryland Highway Safety Office surveys Maryland’s motorists about pressing safety issues, including drunk driving, speeding, aggressive driving, motorcycle safety and more. The surveys help in the development of programs that decrease motor vehicle crashes, deaths and injuries.

The Maryland Highway Safety Office’s Annual Driving Survey addresses:

• the behaviors that contribute to the risk of crashing;

• the knowledge about Maryland’s driving laws;

• the attitudes related to driving laws and behaviors; and

• the awareness of outreach efforts to combat the risks associated with certain driving behaviors.
Last year’s survey revealed:

• 45% were supportive of a law requiring Ignition Interlock devices for first time DUI offenders.

• 29% felt it was likely that they would get a ticket for not wearing a seatbelt.

• Approximately half of the drivers who drank claimed that they wore a seatbelt, though they also admitted to driving above the 65mph posted speed limit.

Please take a moment to complete the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration’s Annual Driving Survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2012_MADS_MVA_Website