MVA Press Releases

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The following are press releases issued by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration.

2020 News Releases

Ready for 2021? MDOT MVA Offers Marylanders 10 Resolutions for a Safe New Year Resolutions Include Challenges for Motorists to ‘Be the Driver Who Saves Lives’ 12/28/2020
MDOT MVA Temporarily Suspends In-Person Services Statewide at Branch Offices and VEIP Stations Existing Appointments from December 21 to January 2 will be Rescheduled 12/18/2020
Gift of Safety: MDOT MVA Donates Child Safety Seats to Maryland State Police and MDTA Police to Safely Transport Children During Emergencies Project will provide nearly 100 seats to law enforcement agencies across Maryland 12/23/2020
MDOT MVA Warns Customers of High-Risk Air Bag Recall Impacting Multiple Vehicle Makes and Models Defective Takata airbags have caused injuries and deaths; repairs are free 12/22/2020
MDOT MVA Offices & VEIP Stations Will Close Thursday, November 26, for Thanksgiving Offices will reopen Friday, November 27 11/24/2020
MDOT MVA Shares Safety Tips for Older Driver Safety Awareness Week 12/7/2020
Governor Hogan Announces Release of Maryland’s Connected and Automated Vehicle Strategic Framework Strategic Framework will guide the integration of CAV technology in Maryland 12/14/2020
Preparation, Awareness and Vigilance Among Keys to Motorists’ Safety During Roadside Emergencies Agencies Join Together to Urge Caution for Motor Vehicle Drivers and Passengers 11/18/2020
MDOT Urges Motorists, Pedestrians and Bicyclists to Stay Safe and Aware 10/29/2020
Seat Belt Enforcement Kicks Off Maryland Click It or Ticket Campaign 11/14/2020
MDOT MVA Completes Pilot Vehicle Recall Notice Program Maryland was first in nation to implement program; recall notifications will continue 10/21/2020
MDOT MVA Offices & VEIP Stations to Close November 3 for Election Day Offices Will Reopen Wednesday, November 4 11/2/2020
MDOT MVA to Close Offices and VEIP Stations on November 11 to Mark Veterans Day Agency Will Honor Active and Retired Service Members with Commemorate Gift on November 12 11/5/2020
Click It or Ticket: State, Local and National Agencies Come Together for Seat Belt Awareness and Enforcement Campaign Joint Effort Across Maryland Targets Unbuckled Drivers, Passengers 11/9/2020
MDOT MVA Offices to Close October 12 for Federal Holiday Branch Offices Will Reopen Tuesday, October 13 10/8/2020
MDOT MVA VEIP Exemption for Active-Duty Military Among New Maryland Laws Taking Effect October 1 New Measures Assist Active-Duty Military, Promote Bike Safety and Address Driver Penalties 10/1/2020
Teens & Parents: Know the Rules of the Road MDOT MVA Recognizes National Teen Driver Safety Week October 18-24, 2020 10/15/2020
MDOT MVA Receives Six Awards for Public Affairs, Technology and Community Service Honors Include International Award for Excellence in Social Media 9/21/2020
Be the Driver … Who Saves Lives MDOT MVA campaign targets areas of concern, stresses life-saving driver behaviors 9/24/2020
MDOT MVA to Reopen Vehicle Emissions Inspection Sites Statewide with Safety and Operational Adjustments VEIP stations opening October 19 following COVID-19 closure 10/13/2020
MDOT MVA’S ‘FIRST STOP’ IS A NEW TOOL TO HELP CUSTOMERS CHECK FOR ONLINE SERVICES Turns MDOT MVA Website Visit into One-Stop Shop for Customers 9/28/2020
MDOT MVA Reminds Marylanders that REAL ID Deadline is Extended One Year to October 1, 2021 Federal REAL ID requirement delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic 9/30/2020
HOGAN ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES $11.8 MILLION IN HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANTS More than 90 Agencies, Organizations Awarded Grants for Efforts to Eliminate Fatalities on Maryland Roadways 9/14/2020
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 Offices to Close Monday in Observance of Labor Day All Branch Offices Will Reopen Tuesday, September 8 9/3/2020
MDOT MVA Launches Customer Connect System Modernization Project, Unveils Several New Online Service Features New system replaces MDOT MVA legacy IT system, expands and streamlines online transactions 8/13/2020
2020 Child Passenger Safety Week Goes Virtual Parents, Caregivers Encouraged to ‘Find the Right Seat’ With Certified Technician 9/17/2020
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
UNBUCKLED? WHAT’S HOLDING YOU BACK? MDOT MVA Reminds Motorists to Buckle Up, Every Seat, Every Ride 8/6/2020
Maryland Awarded Grant to Combat Drug-Impaired Driving GHSA and Responsibility.org Provide Grant for Increased Training for Drug Recognition Experts and Toxicology Units 7/7/2020
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
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 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 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
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
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
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
Governor Hogan’s Request For Federal REAL ID Extension Is Granted, Giving Marylanders More Time to Become REAL ID Compliant Deadline extended to October 1, 2021, in response to COVID-19 pandemic 3/30/2020
MDOT MVA Announces Statewide Closure of All Branch Offices in Response to COVID-19 Branches across Maryland closing effective 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 20 3/20/2020
MDOT MVA, Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs Celebrate Opening of New Veterans Service Office in Wicomico County Space Provides Access for Veterans, Dependents Applying for Benefits and Other Services 3/5/2020
MDOT MVA, Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs Open New Veterans Service Office in Wicomico County 3/3/2020
MDOT MVA Announces Statewide Operational Changes in Response to COVID-19 Changes effective immediately at all branch offices and VEIP stations statewide 3/17/2020
Check to Protect: Governor Hogan Proclaims Vehicle Safety Recalls Week in Maryland MDOT MVA, National Safety Council Offering Safety Recall Checks March 2-6 in Glen Burnie, Beltsville 3/2/2020
MDOT MVA Offices to Close in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day All MDOT MVA Offices and VEIP Stations Will Reopen on Tuesday, January 21 1/17/2020
MDOT MVA Offices to Close in Observance of Presidents’ Day All MDOT MVA Offices and VEIP Stations Will Reopen on Tuesday, February 18 2/13/2020
MDOT MVA Highway Safety Office Seeking Applicants for Maryland Traffic Safety Grants Programs and Projects Sought to Help Reduce Highway Crashes, Deaths and Injuries 1/10/2020
MDOT MVA Expanding Appointments to Include Vehicle Titling More than 2,600 weekly appointments available at full-service branches statewide 2/20/2020
MDOT MVA Adding Saturday Hours at Baltimore City, White Oak Branch Offices Move adds REAL ID appointments; Maryland now at 61 percent compliance for federal mandate 1/30/2020
MDOT MVA to Open Additional Space in Montgomery County Annex Space will Assist Customers Complying with Federal REAL ID Requirements 1/3/2020
MDOT MVA Celebrates 3 Million REAL ID Transactions, Honors ‘Customer No. 3’ at Branches Across State Maryland Achieves 64 Percent REAL ID Compliance Rate 2/27/2020
MDOT MVA Opens Additional Space in Walnut Hill, Adds More Than 1,200 Weekly REAL ID Appointments 1/6/2020