Drivers React to New Policy that Tickets Higher Fines for Speeding
Drivers in Montgomery County can expect to face a new system for speed camera fines starting Wednesday. Fees will increase the faster a driver goes by a speed camera in… Read More
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Free Rides Available to Reduce St. Patrick’s Day Drunk Driving
A local nonprofit will offer free Lyft rides during St. Patrick’s Day weekend to prevent impaired driving. The Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) announced its annual SoberRide® initiative, which provides… Read More
Lyft Providing Free Rides to Prevent Drunk Driving
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program’s (WRAP) 2024 Halloween SoberRide® program offers free Lyft rides to prevent drunk driving. Rides are available from 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, until 4… Read More
Police: Officers Stop Illegal Car Meet-Up in Burtonsville
Police said officers successfully stopped an illegal car meet-up involving exhibition driving Saturday in Burtonsville. Officers responded to the Sandy Spring Road area where they found a large group of… Read More
Free Rides Available to Keep Roads Safe for St. Patrick’s Day
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program’s (WRAP) St. Patrick’s Day SoberRide program offers free Lyft rides to keep drivers from drinking and getting behind the wheel. The service is available from… Read More
County Challenges Teens to Create Safe Driving Videos With ‘Heads Up, Phones Down’ Contest
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s (MCDOT) video contest for teenagers called “Heads up, Phones Down” aims to promote the importance of focusing on your surroundings an not your phone… Read More
Free Safe Ride Services Available Saturday for Halloween Revelers
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program’s (WRAP) 2023 Halloween SoberRide program offers free Lyft rides to keep drivers from drinking and getting behind the wheel. This Saturday rides will be available… Read More
Officer Struck by Driver Suspected to be Under the Influence
Police said an officer is in critical condition after he was struck while trying to stop a driver suspected of being under the influence. Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) officers… Read More
Free Rides Available to Keep Roads Safe for St. Patrick’s Day
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program’s (WRAP) St. Patrick’s Day SoberRide® program offers free Lyft rides to keep drivers from drinking and getting behind the wheel. The service is available from… Read More
Takoma Park Issued 26 Citations During National Distracted Drivers Campaign
On April 12, Takoma Park Police stopped 46 drivers and issued 26 citations. Police also gave 31 warnings during last month’s National Distracted Driver Awareness campaign. During the rest of… Read More
County Challenges Students to Create Safe Driving Videos
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s video contest for teenagers called “Heads up, Phones Down” aims to promote safe driving and walking without cellphone distraction. The video challenge is open… Read More
Father of Police Officer Killed By Drunk Driver Urges People to Get a Sober Ride
“Noah is with me all the time. My heart is broken all the time.” Rich Leotta lost his son, Noah Leotta, after a drunk driver struck him on Dec. 3,… Read More