Effective October 1, 2010, in the state of Maryland, Senate Bill 321 prohibits the driver of a school vehicle that is carrying passengers and is in motion from using a handheld telephone. The prohibition also applies to the holder of a learner's permit or provisional driver's license. Any other driver of a motor vehicle that is in motion may not use a handheld telephone; instead, the driver may only use his or her hands to initiate or terminate a wireless phone call or turn the handheld telephone on or off.

As temperatures are dropping and the days are getting shorter, winter quickly approaches. The coming months offer hazardous driving conditions. During winter storms, the leading cause of death is transportation accidents. Being proactive with your vehicle and emergency protocol can make the difference!