Troopers at the Salisbury Barrack are reminding motorists who transport children of a change in the child safety seat law about to take effect.



On October 1, 2012, changes to the Maryland child safety seat law will go into effect that will now require children under eight years of age to be in a child safety seat, unless they are 4 feet 9 inches or taller. This change removes the weight exemption of children weighing more than 65 pounds who could previously be transported in a motor vehicle without a child safety seat.

Troopers at the Salisbury Barrack would like to remind motorists of a new law about to take effect regarding actions drivers must take when approaching intersections with non-functioning traffic signals.

Beginning October 1, 2012, a driver approaching a non-functioning traffic control signal from any direction at an intersection shall stop:

-at a clearly marked stop line;

-before entering any crosswalk; or

-before entering the intersection.

After stopping, the driver must:

-yield to any vehicle or pedestrian in the intersection; and

-remain stopped until it is safe to enter and continue through the intersection.

Troopers from the Salisbury Barrack are reminding the owners and riders of motor scooters and mopeds that a new law taking effect in less than two months will make significant changes in the use of their chosen form of transportation.

On October 1, 2012, new Maryland vehicle laws will take effect that require all motor scooters and mopeds to be titled and insured, while all operators and passengers must wear a helmet and eye protection. These new requirements are in addition to the existing law that requires all motor scooter and moped operators to possess a valid driver’s license or a moped operator’s permit.