Be Careful Out There!

Drive Carefully - Don't Become a Statistic!

If You Are Driving on the East Coast - Be Extra Careful!

Americans Don’t Think They’ll Get Arrested for Driving High

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• Nearly 70% of Americans think it’s unlikely a driver will get caught by police for driving while high on marijuana, according to a new AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety survey. An alarming finding shows that an estimated 14.8 million drivers report getting behind the wheel within one hour after using marijuana in the past 30 days. The impairing effects of marijuana are usually experienced within the first one to four hours after using the drug. And marijuana users who drive high are up to twice as likely to be involved in a crash.
• “Marijuana can significantly alter reaction times and impair a driver’s judgment. Yet, many drivers don’t consider marijuana-impaired driving as risky as other behaviors like driving drunk or talking on the phone while driving,” said Dr. David Yang, Executive Director of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. “It is important for everyone to understand that driving after recently using marijuana can put themselves and others at risk.”

Scam Callers Threaten Apex Police Captain with Arrest

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"Please do not interrupt me when I'm speaking."
Apex, North Carolina, is in the Raleigh-Durham area.

Theft from Auto Suspect

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"In this picture, the suspect appears to be checking car doors. He’s linked to thefts on August 7th in Fort Washington. Cars were targeted on Dillard Place, Lampton Lane and Gable Court. If you have information that could help detectives identify this suspect, please call 301-292-5401. Refer to case 19-0046099."

County Schools Open Sep 3 - Drive EXTRA Carefully!

Keep in mind:

• Children do not stand a chance went hit by a 3000 pound car at 35 MPH.
• 27 pedestrians were killed last year in Prince George's County.
• Kids are pedestrians when they cross the street.
• Please obey reduced speed limits near schools!

Maryland Ranks 39 out of 50 in Highway Performance, Virginia Ranks 2 out of 50

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• Maryland ranks 23 in urban fatality rate - Virginia ranks 6.
• Maryland's administrative cost is $7,418 per lane-mile - Virginia's administrative cost is $3,143 per lane-mile.
• Maryland's total disbursement per lane mile is $181,323 - Virginia's total is $37,875.
• Maryland urban Interstate mileage in poor condition is 6.51% - Virginia has 2.76% in poor condition.

MD 210 Traffic Alert

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will close the MD 210 (Indian Head Highway) intersection to crossover traffic between Kerby Hill and Livingston Roads beginning this fall between October 1 and November 30 and continuing through the life of the project. Once complete, the project will replace the existing intersection of MD 210 at Kerby Hill Road/Livingston Road with an interchange and access ramps that will improve safety and reduce congestion. The $82 million project should be complete by year-end 2021.

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