On Wednesday, multiple Maryland law enforcement agencies united to enforce the state's Move Over Law and address speed-related infractions in a joint traffic safety operation from the D.C. line to Interstate 70 in Howard County. The collaborative effort included the Montgomery County Department of Police, Howard County Police Department, Maryland State Police, and Maryland Transportation Authority Police. Focusing squarely on safeguarding those who serve on life's roadside, the operation was not just an enforcement drill but an earnest push for collective behavioral change.

According to an official summary released by the Montgomery County Police Department , officers conducted a sweeping number of traffic stops throughout the day, totaling 271. Drivers were commonly found in violation for failing to provide the legally required berth to emergency vehicles or for sailing past the speed limit. The law enforcement teams issued 90 move-over violations, 94 speed violations, and 90 other citations, alongside 237 warnings and 10 safety equipment repair orders.

The crackdown was thorough, extending its reach to the integrity of both vehicles and their operators. Seven commercial vehicle inspections revealed 28 violations, grounding three vehicles and sidelining one driver from service. Among the individual tales of unheeded speed, a BMW driver was ticketed for barreling down the 60 mph zone at a blistering 102 mph, a stark reminder that the laws of motion are not suggestions but dictates for the safety of all.