Posts Tagged ‘Aggressive Driving’
UPDATED: DSP Investigating Road Rage Incident Near Smyrna
UPDATED – 06/21/24 – An investigation into a road rage incident Saturday night near Smyrna is continuing by Delaware State Police. Police say a Pennsylvania woman was northbound on State Route 1 with her 2-year-old child in the rear passenger seat, when a white SUV began drifting into her lane. Police say she honked to…
Read MoreLaurel Police Looking for Suspect in Oct 16 Pursuit
Laurel Police are looking for a suspect in connection with a high-speed vehicle pursuit that occurred on Monday, October 16th just before 8pm. A patrol officer tried to conduct a traffic stop on a green Civic that was in excess of 100mph in a 55mph zone and had fictitious registration. The officer discontinued pursuit after…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Memorial Day Message
With Memorial Day just around the corner, many of us gather with loved ones to honor our fallen heroes and current military members. The Delaware State Police is here to remind everyone of the importance of driving safely, particularly during this weekend, but also each and every day. Memorial Day often marks the “unofficial” beginning…
Read MoreSaturation Patrols This Weekend in Maryland
Maryland State Police are conducting saturation patrols at each of the 23 barracks this weekend with a focus on impaired, aggressive and distracted driving. The efforts started today and will continue through Saturday, Nov. 26. They are setting up patrols in areas known to have a higher number of DUI crashes or arrests.Â
Read MoreNY Man, OC Cop Injured During Attempted Arrest
A Mount Vernon, New York man and an Ocean City Police officer required hospital treatment for injuries suffered during an arrest resulting from a traffic stop early Monday.According to Ocean City Police, a driver was clocked going 70 miles-per-hour in a 35-mile-per-hour zone in the area of 28th Street and Philadelphia Avenue. Police said the…
Read MoreRegional Agencies Plan St. Patrick’s Day Enforcement Initiatives
A collaborative law enforcement Border to Border effort is underway as Delmarva police agencies are planning to focus on traffic safety and motor vehicle violations on Route 13 in Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. The safety campaign lasts through Saint Patrick’s Day Thursday and into the weekend. The Delaware Office of Highway Safety and corresponding state…
Read MoreMd. State Police Combat Speeding, Aggressive Driving In Wicomico Co.
Maryland State Police at the Salisbury Barracks issued 28 citations and 32 warnings during a recent speed enforcement and aggressive driving campaign. Troopers responded to reports of reckless and aggressive driving in the area of Beaglin Park Drive and Old Ocean City Road in Salisbury. Speeds sometimes reached 64 miles an hour in a 40…
Read MoreAAA Analysis: Men Are More Likely Than Women To Drive Aggressively
Who are most aggressive behind the wheel – men, or women? A AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety data study confirms that men are more likely than women to speed, tailgate, make gestures or honk at other drivers or merge suddenly. Nearly eight in ten American drivers, regardless of gender, behave aggressively while driving, with speeding…
Read MoreTraffic Stop Leads To Millsboro Woman’s Arrest On Drug Charges
A traffic stop resulted in a Millsboro woman’s arrest on drug charges over the weekend. Delaware State Police say troopers responded to reports of an aggressive driver on Route 24 east of Camp Arrowhead Road Sunday morning. The vehicle was stopped on Old Landing Road. 28-year-old Kelsey Marks was charged with driving under the influence…
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