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We’ve kicked off an exciting new public awareness campaign running through the Summer of 2017, the Maryland Auto Minute! The program includes a series of weekly one-minute segments airing on radio and television in both English and Spanish.  During the first part of the year, the spots emphasized tax season […]

Prom season is coming. While prom is exciting for teens, it can be very stressful for parents, waiting for their kids to get home, or check in. According to the Centers for Disease Control, motor vehicle accidents are the number one killer of teens in the United States. As we head […]

Auto dealers take advantage of increased inventory of new year models and available manufacturer incentives to make President’s Day weekend the kickoff to their sales year. When shopping for a new car, the cost of insurance is often a forgotten factor. If you’re in the market for a new car, […]

Put your GIF, meme, & video skills to use and you could win money for your school’s after prom party! We need your help to remind teen drivers to avoid drunk or distracted driving – especially during prom season. Enter Maryland Auto’s 2017 Safe Prom Contest by submitting an original […]

via GIPHY It’s Halloween! Tonight, drivers will have to deal with scary monsters, demons, and clowns. And that’s just on the highways! Seriously though, with Halloween falling on a weeknight, commuters will be driving home as daylight fades and as kids are heading out to trick or treat. Here are […]

Schools across Maryland are back in session this week. This means drivers need to be aware of buses and students walking to & from bus stops and schools. Maryland law requires vehicles on both sides of the road to stop completely for buses picking up or dropping off students. (On divided […]

According to the Centers for Disease Control, motor vehicle accidents are the number one killer of teens in the United States. As we get into the peak of the 2016 prom season, it’s important for parents and teens to work together to make sure that everyone comes home safely from the dance. […]

While historically a celebration of Irish-American heritage, in recent decades St. Patrick’s Day has become associated with high rates of alcohol consumption and, as a result, increased instances of impaired or drunk driving. Nationwide, from 2010 – 2014, the St. Patrick’s holiday has resulted in a drunk driving rate 7% […]

Sunday morning, we lose an hour as we “spring forward” into Daylight Savings Time. It can take between 2 days and 2 weeks for your body to adjust to a time shift. With sleep patterns thrown off and your morning commute shifting back into darkness, your risk of a drowsy […]

Auto dealers take advantage of increased inventory of new year models and available manufacturer incentives to make President’s Day weekend the kickoff to their sales year. When shopping for a new car, the cost of insurance is often a forgotten factor. If you’re in the market for a new car, […]