Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration

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IN THE NEWS​​

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2020 News Releases

Plan a Safe and Sober Ride This Fourth of July
MDOT MVA, State Troopers and Local Officers Step Up Enforcement, Warn Motorists of Impaired Driving Risk During Fourth of July Weekend
7/2/2020
MDOT MVA Expanding Appointment Availability, Opening Two Additional Branch Offices to Serve More Marylanders
Appointment process, COVID-19 safety measures for customers and staff remain in place
7/1/2020
Bill Honoring Veterans Assigns Portion of MDOT MVA Specialty Plate Fees to Maryland Veterans Trust Fund
Measure Passed by Maryland General Assembly Takes Effect July 1
6/30/2020
MDOT MVA Offices to Close Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 in Observance of Independence Day
Upgrades for new Customer Connect system will make eStore and Self-Serve Kiosks unavailable from Thursday, July 2 at 7 p.m. to Saturday, July 4 at 9 p.m.
6/29/2020
Maryland Selected for Project Aimed at Reducing Impaired Driving-Related Injuries and Fatalities
State will explore policies, recommendations to improve traffic safety
6/24/2020
MDOT MVA to Reopen Additional Branch Offices June 22
Five additional locations join 17 branches already open by appointment only; Safety precautions for employees and customers in place; online services available
6/17/2020
MDOT MVA Branch Offices to Partially Reopen on Appointment-Only Basis
Limited access begins June 8 with operational changes to protect health and safety of employees, customers
6/3/2020
MDOT MVA Provides More Online Options for Commercial Driver’s License Holders
Recent system upgrades allow many drivers with commercial licenses to renew or obtain copies of CDL products on the MDOT MVA eStore and self-service kiosks
5/26/2020
Governor Hogan Proclaims May Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Maryland
MDOT MVA Highway Safety Office Reminds Riders, Drivers to Share the Road During Essential Travel
5/11/2020
Maryland Pedestrian Fatalities Decrease in 2019, Overall Roadway Fatalities Increase
Marylanders reminded to share the road, follow traffic laws during COVID-19 emergency
5/8/2020
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