AAA Mid-Atlantic testifies in support of HB 208

MARYLAND – AAA is pushing to create safer roadways across the state of Maryland.

The traffic safety organization recently testified in support of House Bill 208, legislation that would increase the penalties for those who participate in illegal racing. It also places a statewide ban on exhibition driving on the highway or private property. The organization says in 2020 there were 11,258 fatalities in crashes where at least one driver was speeding.

We spoke with a AAA representative who explains why they are in support of the bill. “We have seen the success that Ocean City has seen as far as reducing the number of these incidents in part because of this law and unfortunately, we’ve seen tragedy after tragedy across our state where illegal street racing was a factor,” says Ragina Ali, spokesperson for AAA Mid-Atlantic.

Ali says this bill would be a great addition to Maryland’s traffic Safety.
The mayor and police chief of Ocean City also testified in support of the bill.