During the Memorial Day weekend over 11,000 vehicles were stopped by troopers. Preliminary statistics indicate approximately 8,628 traffic citations were issued along with approximately 5,421 warnings. An additional 107 motorists were found to be operating a motor vehicle while impaired. Another 87 were arrested for drug offenses and 111 were arrested for various other criminal violations.
Troopers conducted traffic enforcement initiatives such as, Operations Millipede and Showboat, throughout Maryland during the unofficial start of the summer travel season. During this Memorial Day weekend, each state police installation turned up the heat on Maryland roads. Additional initiatives will continue during the upcoming months focusing on impaired or distracted drivers, speeding and aggressive motorists, as well as those electing not to properly use safety restraints.
The Maryland State Police encourage all motorists to be considerate and patient while traveling. Remove as many distractions while driving and never get behind the wheel if you have been drinking. If you are impaired, call a friend or family member, use public transportation or stay where you are. If you see a driver you think is impaired or driving a vehicle in an unsafe manner, keep your distance and dial 9-1-1.
These efforts are to reduce the number of aggressive driving motor vehicle crashes in which speed, alcohol and any other aggressive driving violations are contributing factors. The Maryland State Police will continue to support the Maryland Highway Safety Office’s ‘Move Toward Zero Deaths’ campaign.
CONTACT: Sgt. Marc Black
Office of Media Communications
410-653-4236
Contact: Greg Shipley
Office of Media Communications & Marketing
410-653-4236 (Office) 410-653-4200 (through Headquarters Duty Officer
10 comments:
just goes to show you the low percentage of impaired drivers there really are out on the road
Just goes to show why we left the state for the weekend and spent our money elsewhere.
it was absolutely ridiculous the police presence was on route 50. i truly felt that i was in a police state it was beyond the pale how may police were out. no i did not get pulled over because i do not speed but it was almost uncomfortable the amount of state local motorcycle etc cops were out
Sounds like the state made more than sales tax, gas tax, motel tax, tolls, etc, etc, etc.
road pirates collecting revenue for their elite masters. we all know what happens to pirates
Only fools vacation in this nazi over taxed state
Excellent work, clearly there is need for traffic enforcement in the nations worst driving state.
Rake in the bux for OweMalley pigs.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Excellent work, clearly there is need for traffic enforcement in the nations worst driving state.
May 28, 2014 at 6:39 PM
dont get around much do ya
Nazi's. Paid enforcers for the Mob called Maryland government. Killers. Flunkies. Its an aggressive military force operating under the guise of being concerned for our "safety". By "safety", I mean our money. No better than the strong arm tactics of the Mafia. Who will kill you, too, for the slightest resistance.
They would force you on a train to a labor camp if they were told to....at gunpoint.
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