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    Aggressive Driving in Maryland

    Aggressive Driving is a serious problem on our nation's road today. Incidents of road rage and aggressive driving are increasing every year. Roads are more crowded and people are often in a hurry and impatient to get where they need to be. During the summer, aggressive driving incidents are even more prevalent, especially during traffic jams.

    88% of drivers claim they have had acts of aggressive driving directed towards them, and 60% of drivers say they have committed acts of aggressive driving.  A study conducted a decade ago found over 10,000 incidents in which motorists were physically abused due to aggressive driving. 218 died as a result and over 10,000 were injured.

    Acts of aggressive driving include tailgating, flashing high beams, rude hand gestures, cutting off other vehicles, and in extreme cases physically assaulting other drivers. Maryland law defines aggressive driving as committing at least three of the following acts in close proximity to each other: speeding, ignoring road signs or traffic signals, tailgating, not yielding right of way, or passing improperly or on the right. The fine for aggressive driving can be up to $355.

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