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Slow down: Maryland doubles fines for speeding through construction zones
Maryland leaders kicked off a safety campaign on Tuesday urging people to slow down in highway work zones. Thousands of work zone crashes occurred between 2018 and 2022, and 44 people were killed, according to Maryland State Police. Many of these crashes did not have to happen, Col. Roland Butler said. “As we gather here today, we must highlight that…
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Slow down: Maryland doubles fines for speeding through construction zones
Maryland leaders kicked off a safety campaign on Tuesday urging people to slow down in highway work zones. News4’s Darcy Spencer tells what to expect.
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Hundreds apply to be crossing guards in Prince George's County
It’s been months since two children were hit and killed while using a crosswalk in Prince George’s, and since then there’s been a push to make crossing streets safer for kids. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.
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Prince William Co. police sound alarm on pedestrian-related crashes
News4’s Joseph Olmo reports on the warning for drivers and pedestrians to be more cautious.
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Metro to increase special police presence for safety
More special police will be walking through the trains and buses, aiming to cut down on crime in real time. News4’s Adam Tuss has the details.
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Metro must prove all train operators are certified following recent scares
Metro has been given 90 days to prove all train operators have the necessary safety certifications needed to perform their jobs. ”We saw that the records for a train operator, for example, involved a Green Line incident where they moved the train back toward Greenbelt on the wrong track — during an evacuation ahead — which put two trains potentially…
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Metro must prove all train operators are certified following recent scares
Some operators have had lapses in their certifications. Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss explains.
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Widower working to toughen Maryland bike lane laws after River Road tragedy
Dan Langenkamp lost his wife, Sarah, in a bike crash on River Road in Montgomery County in 2022. The diplomat and mother of two young boys was riding in a bike lane when a driver hit and killed her. “It’s like being a single parent, with a big layer of sadness over the household,” Langenkamp said. When the driver only…
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Widower working to toughen Maryland bike lane laws after River Road tragedy
Sarah Langenkamp, a diplomat and mother of two young boys, died after a driver hit her as she rode her bike in a Montgomery County bike lane in 2022. News4’s Darcy Spencer shows how her husband is now working to toughen bike lane laws statewide.
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‘Pothole PTSD': What to know about potholes' costly damage
Here’s how much damage from potholes can cost you, plus a tip from AAA. “I think I do have pothole PTSD,” one D.C. driver said. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.
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DC approves requiring ‘speed governor' devices on dangerous drivers' cars
D.C. leaders approved legislation on Tuesday to crack down on reckless drivers, including a plan that would require the installation of “speed governor” devices on the cars of some offenders. The DC STEER Act, meaning “Strengthening Traffic Enforcement, Education, and Responsibility,” was unanimously passed by the D.C. Council. It aims to reduce on speeding and reckless driving. D.C. Council...
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DC approves requiring ‘speed governor' devices on dangerous drivers' cars
D.C. leaders unanimously approved legislation on Tuesday to crack down on reckless drivers, including a plan that would require the installation of “speed governor” devices on the cars of some offenders. News4’s Dominique Moody reports.
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Some roads still iced over as next storm looms in DC area
As the next round of winter weather heads our way, many local side streets still need some attention. “It just turned to a sheet of ice,” a Falls Church resident told News4’s Adam Tuss.
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Here's what to do if you get in a minor car crash
Here’s info on how to be safe and smart if you get in a minor fender bender. First, before you get out of your car, make sure there’s someplace safe for you to stand. News4’s Susan Hogan reports.
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AI traffic camera program detects driver behavior
Police departments in Prince George’s County are piloting a new traffic camera program that uses artificial intelligence technology to detect driver behavior. Obvio, the company behind the technology, targets unsafe driving and gives real-time feedback on a digital message board. If a driver runs a stop sign, a digital billboard lets the driver know what they did wrong, displaying...
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How AI is being used on Prince George's roads to improve safety
AI cameras installed in Prince George’s County are being used to tell drivers about their behaviors, helping reduce speeding and running stop signs. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports.
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Man hit in DC crosswalk shares Halloween road safety message
Almost three years after a crash changed his life, Benjamin Gates shared his experience to help others stay safe on the road. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.
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Video shows driver barrel into family on Capitol Hill, speed off
A mother and her two young children are recovering after a driver hit them and drove off in D.C.’s Capitol Hill neighborhood.
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Video shows driver barrel into family on Capitol Hill, speed off
A mother and her two young children are recovering after a driver hit them and drove off in D.C.’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. News4’s Paul Wagner reports.
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Montgomery County Council to vote on street safety bill
News4’s Mauricio Casillas explains what’s in the Safe Streets Act and what it means for residents and their families.