Courtesy of thebaynet.com, Maryland drivers need to be aware of increased highway activity as spring arrives in Bowie in Prince George’s County and in other suburban Maryland communities.
Warmer weather not only causes native trees and plants to bloom; it also creates an increase in Maryland highways’ traffic volume. Baseball is back and that means that fans travel to and from Nationals and Orioles home games. Cyclists and motorcycles are returning to the roads, and good weather brings about an increase in the number of construction zones.
The Maryland State Police, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, and the law firm of Alpert Schreyer remind drivers in Prince George’s County and throughout southern Maryland to bike and drive responsibly and to obey all rules of the road.
Auto accidents are still the number one cause of death for Maryland residents. Thousands of Maryland residents suffer injuries each year in car crashes. They create a tremendous economic drain on the state that can be measured in the hundreds of millions.
According to Superintendent of the Maryland State Police Colonel Marcus L. Brown, it is of vital importance that Maryland drivers be aware of the increased volume of vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, and motorcycles as the weather warms up. He reminds Maryland motorists to do the following:
- Avoid aggressive driving/speeding.
- Do not drive distracted.
- Wear seatbelts and put children in proper safety seats.
- Slow down in work zones.
- Check tire pressure and go through a complete safety check on your vehicle.
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