MVA Press Releases

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

2023 News Releases

MARYLAND MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION RELEASES ANNUAL RESOLUTIONS TO HELP MARYLANDERS BE ROAD READY IN 2024 12/28/2023
MDOT MVA Offices & VEIP Stations Closed for New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day Holidays Offices and VEIP Stations will reopen Tuesday, January 2 12/27/2023
MDOT MVA Offices & VEIP Stations Closed December 23-25 for Christmas Holidays Offices and VEIP Stations will reopen Tuesday, December 26 12/19/2023
MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATION IN MARYLAND’S GROUNDBREAKING SERVICE PROGRAMS 12/6/2023
November 2023: 38 Motor Vehicle Crash Fatalities Reported Preliminary data shows year-over-year increase in fatalities 12/4/2023
MARYLAND MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION HIGHLIGHTS OLDER DRIVER SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK Agency Providing Resources to Ensure Older Drivers Continue to Drive Safely 11/30/2023
Governor Moore and Lt. Governor Miller Honor Victims Of Fatal Crashes In Maryland 11/22/2023
MDOT MVA Offices & VEIP Stations to Close on Thanksgiving Offices will reopen on November 24 11/21/2023
MARYLAND AWARDED GRANT TO GIVE $20,000 IN RIDESHARE CREDITS DURING HOLIDAY SEASON GHSA, Lyft, and Responsibility.org partner to provide safe ride options for Marylanders 11/20/2023
Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office Sees Slight Decrease in Seat Belt Usage in Maryland Officials encourage Marylanders to buckle up as they travel for the holidays 11/14/2023
MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION TO CLOSE OFFICES AND VEIP STATIONS ON NOVEMBER 10 TO MARK VETERANS DAY Agency Will Honor Active and Retired Service Members with Commemorative Mug 11/8/2023
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS RECOGNIZED FOR IMPAIRED DRIVING PREVENTION EFFORTS IN 2022 11/6/2023
October 2023: 40 Motor Vehicle Crash Fatalities Reported Preliminary data shows year-over-year increase in fatalities 11/1/2023
MARYLAND MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION RECEIVES NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL AWARDS Agency Honored for Writing, Technology and Fraud Prevention Personnel 10/31/2023
NEW VIDEO REMINDS MOTORISTS TO SLOW DOWN OR MOVE OVER Expanded Law Is in Place to Protect Roadside Workers, Law Enforcement Officers and Motorists 10/19/2023
TEENS REMINDED TO PUT THE PHONE DOWN AND FOCUS ON DRIVING During Teen Driver Safety Week, Teens and Parents Reminded of Safe Driving Behaviors 10/12/2023
September 2023: 52 Motor Vehicle Crash Fatalities Reported Preliminary data shows year-over-year increase in fatalities 10/3/2023
MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT IMPLEMENTING MODERNIZED VEIP REGULATIONS Advances in Technology Have Led to Cleaner, Smarter Vehicles on Roadways 10/3/2023
MARYLAND LAW BENEFITING COMMERCIAL TRUCKING INDUSTRY AMONG MEASURES TAKING EFFECT OCTOBER 1 Motor Vehicle Administration Implementing Service Enhancements to Extend Time for CDL Testing, Eliminates Fee for Surviving Spouses to Retitle Vehicles 9/28/2023
DURING CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY WEEK, MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION URGES PARENTS TO FIND AND USE THE RIGHT CAR SEAT Free Car Seat Checks Available Statewide 9/18/2023
Governor Moore Announces More Than $11.5 Million in Highway Safety Grants to Organizations Across Maryland Federal Grants Will Fund Efforts to Eliminate Fatalities on State’s Roadways 9/12/2023
MARYLAND DEPARTMENTS OF TRANSPORTATION, NATURAL RESOURCES JOIN TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE BENEFITS OF TREE-MENDOUS MARYLAND Residents Can Donate to Statewide Tree Planting Program Through Motor Vehicle Administration Registrations 9/8/2023
MEDIA ADVISORY: MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PARTNERSHIP PROVIDES OPTION FOR TREE-MENDOUS MARYLAND DONATIONS Partnership Supports Moore Administration Goal To Create A Cleaner Maryland 9/6/2023
MDOT MVA OFFICES & VEIP STATIONS TO CLOSE FOR LABOR DAY Offices and VEIP Stations will reopen Tuesday, September 5 8/31/2023
MARYLAND’S LEARNER’S PERMIT KNOWLEDGE TEST AND STUDY MATERIALS SOON TO BE OFFERED IN 17 LANGUAGES INCLUDING AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE Move Highlights State’s Promise to Be Comprehensive and Embrace Diversity 8/29/2023
Governor Moore Announces Nearly $1 Million in Maryland Highway Safety Grants 33 Agencies and Organizations Awarded Grants for Safety Projects and Development of Local Strategic Highway Safety Plans 7/13/2023
BE THE SOBER DRIVER OR MAKE A PLAN FOR A SOBER RIDE THIS FOURTH OF JULY Motor Vehicle Administration, Maryland State Police warn motorists of impaired driving risk during holiday weekend 6/29/2023
Motor Vehicle Administration Offices & VEIP Stations to Close in Observance of Independence Day Offices and VEIP stations will be open on Monday, July 3 and Wednesday, July 5 6/29/2023
Ahead of Fourth of July Weekend, Motor Vehicle Administration and Law Enforcement Officials Warn of Risks and Consequences of Impaired Driving 6/29/2023
Ahead of Fourth of July Weekend, Motor Vehicle Administration and Law Enforcement Officials Warn of Risks and Consequences of Impaired Driving 6/28/2023
HARRIET TUBMAN BANNERS AT MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION CELEBRATE MARYLAND HERITAGE After Debut in Glen Burnie, Banners will Travel Across Maryland at MVA Branches 6/16/2023
MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION RETURNING TO PRE-PANDEMIC PRACTICES FOR DRIVER’S LICENSE SKILLS TESTS Examiners will Remain Inside Vehicles for On-Road and Closed Course Testing Beginning June 20 6/16/2023
MDOT MVA Offices & VEIP Stations to Close for the Juneteenth Holiday Offices and VEIP stations will reopen on Tuesday, June 20 6/15/2023
FREE MOTORCYCLE RIDER TRAINING AVAILABLE FROM MARYLAND HIGHWAY SAFETY OFFICE AND MARYLAND STATE POLICE Maryland MOTORS Classes Return for The Second Year 6/14/2023
MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION BEGINS ISSUING HOV PERMITS FOR PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES Permit allows electric vehicles to use HOV lanes without passenger requirement 6/12/2023
29 LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS GRADUATE FROM UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND’S DUI INSTITUTE Program Trains State Law Enforcement Leaders to Combat Impaired Driving 6/9/2023
MARYLAND MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION RECEIVES NINE REGIONAL AWARDS AT ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE AAMVA Awards Tout Maryland’s Safety, Customer Service, Education Efforts 6/6/2023
Governor Moore Announces Maryland Mobile ID Google Wallet Launch Maryland is First State in the Nation to Offer Digital Licenses and IDs on Two Major Mobile Operating Systems 6/1/2023
MDOT MVA Offices & VEIP Stations To Close for Memorial Day Offices and VEIP Stations will reopen Tuesday, May 30 5/25/2023
Every Seat, Every Ride – Buckle Up Marylanders Reminded to ‘Be the Buckled Up Driver’ to Protect Themselves and Others 5/22/2023
Be the Look Twice Driver: Motor Vehicle Administration Joins ABATE, Community Partners to Highlight Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Governor Proclaims May ‘Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Maryland’ FAST TRACK Program Returns to Increase Licensed Motorcyclists in the State 5/9/2023
Motor Vehicle Administration and ABATE of Maryland Kick Off Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month 5/8/2023
When Marylanders Register Their Vehicles, They Can Now Support the Environment and Statewide Tree Plantings Motor Vehicle Administration, Department of Natural Resources Partnership Provides Option for Tree-Mendous Maryland Donations 4/28/2023
81 Maryland Officers Honored as Traffic Safety Specialists Officers from 24 Agencies Across the State Received Designation in 2022 4/26/2023
MVA’s Glen Burnie Branch Participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day 4/20/2023
Maryland Department of Transportation Convenes Annual Highway Safety Summit, Unveils New Crash Fatality Dashboard Preliminary 2022 Report Shows 563 Fatalities on Maryland Roadways 4/12/2023
Maryland Officials to Announce 2022 Roadway Fatalities and Debut New Crash Data Dashboard 4/10/2023
Motor Vehicle Administration’s Glen Burnie Branch Office Headed for Transformation After $12 million modernization, facility won’t look like your parents’ MVA 4/3/2023
Phone Down. Eyes Up. Be the Focused Driver to Prevent Distracted Driving Public Awareness Campaign, High Visibility Enforcement Mark Distracted Driving Awareness Month 3/30/2023
Rideshare Credits Available During St. Patrick’s Day Weekend to Ensure a Safe Ride Home Be the Make A Plan Driver to prevent impaired driving crashes 3/16/2023
No Luck Involved: Make A Plan For A Sober Ride Home This St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Local, state police targeting impaired drivers in Maryland, Virginia and Delaware; Lyft credits being offered to help ensure a safe ride home 3/15/2023
MVA Your Way: Motor Vehicle Administration Tops One Million myMVA Online Accounts Accounts provide enhanced customer convenience, access to online services 3/8/2023
Motor Vehicle Administration Urging Marylanders to Check for Recalls During Vehicle Safety Recalls Week Open recalls are eligible for free repairs at authorized dealerships 3/6/2023
Motor Vehicle Administration Driver’s License and Identification Card Issuance Services Unavailable on February 25 Due to Nationwide Maintenance Services also Unavailable on myMVA and Kiosks from 12:01 a.m. to 12:01 p.m. 2/23/2023
Motor Vehicle Administration Expands Birth Certificate Printing Service To Gaithersburg Branch Service now available at seven branches statewide 2/23/2023
Montgomery County Set to Become Fourth Jurisdiction in Maryland with DUI Court Program Program Works to Reduce the Number of Repeat Impaired-Driving Offenders 2/21/2023
Marylanders Achieve 91% Compliance With REAL ID MDOT MVA highlights services that make obtaining a REAL ID quick and easy 2/17/2023
MDOT MVA Offices & VEIP Stations to Close in Observance of President's Day Offices and VEIP stations will reopen on Tuesday, February 21 2/16/2023
HAVE A GAME PLAN: UTILIZE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, RIDESHARES OR DESIGNATE A SOBER DRIVER MDOT Offering Lyft Credits; State and Local Agencies Stepping Up Enforcement 2/10/2023
Be the ‘Back Seat Driver’ This National Passenger Safety Week More than 60 Passengers Were Killed in Motor Vehicle Crashes in 2022 1/19/2023
MDOT MVA Offices & VEIP Stations to Close in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Offices and VEIP stations will reopen on Tuesday, January 17 1/12/2023
Grant Applications Now Being Accepted to Help Reduce Injuries and Fatalities on Maryland Highways Millions of Dollars in Highway Safety Grants Available for Distribution 1/9/2023