Maryland's transportation authorities are intensifying their focus on road safety this summer, coinciding with the period often referred to as the "100 deadliest days." This timeframe, which spans from Memorial Day to Labor Day, is notorious for a rise in fatal traffic incidents.
Chrissy Nizer, the administrator of the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, emphasized the importance of looking out for one another to ensure safe travels. "To be that constant reminder for Marylanders that we all need to look out for each other so we can arrive safely," she stated.
Recent data reveals that 13 fatalities have already occurred on Maryland roads in the early weeks of June. Nizer lamented these losses, noting, "13 family members, friends, community members who didn't make it home safely." Her overarching objective is to achieve zero fatalities on Maryland highways, a goal that appears increasingly attainable, with traffic-related deaths declining from 621 in 2023 to a decade low of 480 last year.
However, officials caution that the summer season often reverses this positive trend. Driver Samir Avelar shared his concerns about road safety, noting the frequent presence of accidents. "Every day, there's always traffic on the freeway because of a crash. You gotta be careful, you know? People don't know how to drive, so always focus," he remarked.
Nizer reiterated the need for vigilance among drivers, urging them to buckle up, refrain from using phones while driving, reduce speed, and avoid impaired driving. She also highlighted the importance of sharing the road with pedestrians, cyclists, and construction workers. "I want to call particular attention to our workers out in the work zones. Please slow down and pay attention," Nizer added.
Reported by HarborBeat based on WMAR-2 News (source).
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