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New Bill Makes Talking On Handheld Cell Phone While Driving Primary Offense

State lawmakers are cracking down on drivers who talk on handheld cell phones when they’re behind the wheel.

2013/03/25

Lawmakers: Using Handheld Cell Phone While Driving Should Be Primary Offense

Talking on a handheld cell phone while driving is already against the law in Maryland. But the punishment for doing it could get a lot tougher if some lawmakers get their way.

2013/03/24

House OKs Strengthening Distracted Driving Law

The Maryland House of Delegates has passed a measure to strengthen laws against distracted driving.

2013/03/21

2013 Ferrari California (credit: Ferrari S.p.A.)

Study Shows That Ferrari Drivers Don’t Generally Enjoy Driving

You’d probably be happier behind the wheel of a BMW than a Ferrari.

2013/03/18

2014 Nissan Leaf (credit: Nissan Motor Company Ltd)

Need To Pretend You’re Not A Strong-Arm Ruler? Drive A Nissan Leaf

Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili is no longer riding in an armoured Mercedes.

2013/03/06

Men Have Higher Fatality Rates On The Road Than Women

More women hold driver’s licenses, yet men continue to do more driving.

2013/03/04

Reminder: There’s A Downside To Driving Dogs

A 68-year old Florida man was struck and killed. Was a family pet to blame?

2013/01/22

2012 Tesla Model S (credit: Tesla Motors)

Tesla Model S Owner Drives Coast To Coast Electrically

With much forward planning, some electric vehicle drivers continue after others have given up.

2013/01/04

Expect More Sobriety Checkpoints On New Year’s Eve

If you plan to party New Year’s Eve, beware. Law enforcement around Maryland will be on the lookout for drunk drivers.

2012/12/31

Howard Co. Crash Sends 1 To Hospital; Alcohol Suspected

A possible drunk driving incident is reported in Howard County. Police say a man was driving too fast around the bend of Old Frederick Road at Md. Route 32 when he lost control. His car slid off the roadway and struck a utility pole.

2012/12/23