New Laws Impacting Maryland Drivers to Take Effect October 1

— can sometimes leave citizens unprepared for the new rules. for drivers in maryland — new rules of the road will be enforced starting this weekend– 47 abc’s ashonti ford has the details. a few things will be changing for maryland drivers come october first — when laws passed in the 2016 general assembly take effect. among them — the drunk driving reduction act of 2016 — also know as noahs law when you look at our impaired drivers statistics 170 people are killed each year in maryland from drunk driving which truly is a preventable crime and so we’re excited about this new law that will make it mandatory for individuals to have an ignition device on their vehicle if their convicted with drunk driving this new regulation brings maryland into compliance with ignition interlock device standards set by the national highway traffic safety administration. requiring every individual convicted on drunk driving on drunk driving in the past year and moving forward to comply. participants in the program are required to have a breathalyzer installed in their car. now this device has to be blown into anytime they want their vehicle to start and if its found that their alcohol levels exceed the law – they’re going nowhere fast also starting october 1st — maryland drivers will be required to carry proof of auto insurance in their vehicles at all times. without it — you could be hit with a fine up to fifty dollars. according to the motor vehicle administration — insurance documentation presented on a mobile device does count as proof. local drivers we spoke with think it’s a good idea. it encourages people to purchase insurance that doesn’t have insurance and it’s protection against people that’s driving and they get hit – and hit and run – you just lost butt i keep mine on me at all times – you never know when you need it and it’s better to have it on you and need it then not to have it on you and need it the m-v-a says if you’re pulled over — expect law enforcement to ask for your license — registration — and proof of insurance. ashonti ford 47 abc also changing — a new regulation for commercial drivers. as of now — commercial drivers who fail to submit a required certificate showing they’ve had a physical exam would lose driving privileges for commercial – and personal – purposes. starting october first — they can still drive for personal reasons until they regain their commercial license. carroll and howard county students took the top spots — when