Crash Responder Safety Week
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA), along with our local and national partners, reminds all road users that “Safety Starts With You—Slow Down and Move Over!” when approaching a traffic incident or crash. Additional safety measures include:
- staying alert when driving;
- slowing down if you cannot safely move over a lane.
To commemorate Crash Responder Safety Week, SHA is hosting Thank a Safety Responder Day on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Participating agencies
- Maryland State Highway Administration (CHART vehicles)
- Maryland Department of Transportation
- Maryland Transportation Authority (Vehicle Recovery Unit vehicles)
- Maryland Transportation Authority Police (police vehicle and motorcycles)
- Maryland State Police (motorcycles)
- Maryland State Police Aviation (Medivac helicopter)
- Anne Arundel County Fire Department (fire truck)
- AAA-Mid Atlantic (tow truck)
- BWI Fire & Rescue Department (rescue squad and ambulance)
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (Glenwood, Maryland Chapter)
No Admission to Attend and ALL Activities Are FREE! Activities Include
- Kids’ games
- Kids can earn Jr. Safety Responder certificates
- Kids can make Thank You cards for responders
- Temporary kid sticker tattoos featuring safety vehicles
- Tours of the Statewide Operations Center
Something About Sweets will have delectable treats available for purchase.
Check back as more information becomes available.
For more information, contact Tina Regester at
[email protected].