Md. State Police address aggressive driving complaints in Salisbury

SALISBURY, Md. – Maryland State Police recently addressed concerns regarding aggressive and reckless driving in Salisbury.

Police say they received a complaint of aggressive driving and reckless operation of motorists in the area of the Beaglin Park Drive and Old Ocean City Road intersection. Residents noted that motorists have become more aggressive and detrimental to transiting the area.

MSP Salisbury initiated a mandatory speed enforcement and aggressive driving effort in the area. Troopers were to provide a visible presence throughout the corridor when weather conditions and calls for service allowed for the effort.

Over the course of 30 days, MSP Salisbury conducted 26 High Visibility Enforcement patrols, utilizing 39 various troopers and nearly expending more than 1,000 work hours over the course of five weeks. Troopers conducted 78 traffic stops, issuing 28 citations, 32 warnings, and 12 Safety Equipment Repair Orders. During a traffic stop, one driver was found to have an outstanding warrant for their arrest.

We’re told speed violations included speeds of 64, 61, and 60 in a 40 mph zone.