Traffic Safety

The University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) engages in year-round traffic safety educational and enforcement activities. Our agency is affiliated with the following organizations, task forces and coalitions:

• Maryland Highway Safety Office/State Highway Administration
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

In addition, UMPD supports Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) in their efforts to raise awareness and the prevention of drunk driving.

UMPD participates in the following statewide and national traffic safety campaigns:

• Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
• Click It or Ticket
• Put the Phone Away or Pay

Micromobility Traffic Safety

What is Micromobility?

Electric micromobility devices include scooters, bicycles, skateboards and other devices that are battery powered and designed to be ridden by a person for transportation.

Did you know...

In Maryland Traffic Law, a micromobility device, such as an e-scooter, is subject to the same laws as a bicycle (Transportation Article 11-104).

So, what does that mean for me?

Micromobility riders need to obey the rules of the road (Transportation Article 21-1202). This includes operating in the roadway, stopping at stop signs, not operating on the sidewalk, and more.

Micromobility at UMD

All privately owned electric micromobility devices and bicycles must be registered. Learn more at the Department of Transportation Services website.