Gov. Hogan Signs 30-Day Gas Tax Holiday Into LawGov. Larry Hogan signed a 30-day gas tax holiday into law, suspending the state's collection of $0.36 per gallon amid surging prices fueled, in part, by the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Maryland Senate Committee To Hear Testimony On Expanded 'Slow Down, Move Over' LawMembers of a Maryland Senate committee are scheduled to hear testimony Tuesday on expanding the state's "Slow Down, Move Over Law" to include all disabled vehicles with hazards lights.
New AAA Survey Report Indicates Overall Decrease In Risky Driving But Phone Use and Speeding Remain HighA new survey released by AAA on Thursday shows an overall decline in unsafe driving habits but cell phone use while behind the wheel and speeding are still a big problem.
First Responders Say Many MD Drivers Do Not Move Over Or Slow Down For Vehicles Offering Roadside AssistanceMaryland law requires that drivers move over for vehicles providing roadside assistance or slow down if it is not safe to change lanes, but an overwhelming majority of first responders said motorists are not following the rule, according to a new survey.
AAA Advises Motorists To Sharpen Skills With Return To School Amid Bus Driver ShortageMany students across the region are heading back to the classroom on Monday, and with a shortage of bus drivers plaguing school districts across the nation, AAA Mid-Atlantic is advising motorists to limit distractions and stay alert.
Maryland Drivers See Week Of Price Increases At The Gas PumpThere's been no price break at the gas pump for Maryland drivers. We've seen increases across the state this past week.
Maryland Gas Prices Steady As Demand Increases, Stocks Grow, AAA SaysThe average price of gas in Maryland is $2.96 Friday, which is down 3 cents from last week, 10 cents in the last month, and up 83 cents from this date last year, according to the AAA Mid-Atlantic Public and Government Affairs Department's Maryland office.
Fatal Crashes Up On Less-Traveled Maryland Roads In 2020, AAA SaysThere was less traffic on the roads last year, but that doesn't mean it was safer to drive. According to AAA Mid-Atlantic, deadly crashes in Maryland were up 12% last year compared to 2019 and up 17% from 2018.
Maryland Gas Prices Up 28 Cents From Last Month; National Average 25 Cents Away From $3The statewide gas average in Maryland rose at least four cents this week, as the national average increased by six cents, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic.
Uptick In Gas Demand Pushes Local And National Averages Higher, AAA Mid-Atlantic SaysSince Monday, Maryland drivers have seen an increase at the pump, mirroring the national average, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic.
Maryland Gas Prices Drop 3 Cents In Past Week, 20 Cents Below Same Time In 2019, AAA SaysMarylanders are seeing some slight savings at the pump, with gas prices dropping an average of three cents statewide over the past week, AAA Mid-Atlantic said Friday.
Maryland Pump Prices Up This Week But Still Less Than One Year Ago, AAA Mid-Atlantic SaysGas prices in Maryland were up this week but remained lower than this time last year, AAA Mid-Atlantic said Friday.
Local Gas Prices See Slight Increase After Holiday Weekend, AAA Mid-Atlantic SaysAfter a busy holiday weekend on the roadways, gas prices throughout Maryland have seen a slight increase, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic.
AAA Mid-Atlantic: Memorial Day Travel Numbers Likely To Set Record LowAAA Mid-Atlantic said Wednesday Memorial Day travel numbers are likely to hit a record low due to the coronavirus pandemic.