Baltimore Police Launch 'Citywide Traffic Team' to Curb Dangerous Driving

New unit will focus on speeding, impaired driving, distracted driving, and reckless behavior.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 9:31pm

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The Baltimore Police Department has announced the launch of a new 'Citywide Traffic Team' (CTT) that will work to reduce traffic deaths and dangerous driving behaviors across the city. The CTT will focus enforcement efforts on behaviors linked to serious and fatal crashes, including speeding, impaired driving, distracted driving, and reckless and aggressive driving.

Why it matters

Traffic fatalities and serious injuries have been an ongoing issue in Baltimore, with the city seeing a 75% increase in traffic enforcement in 2025. The new CTT aims to address this public safety concern by cracking down on the most dangerous driving behaviors.

The details

Since launching on January 18, the CTT has initiated over 400 traffic stops and issued nearly 370 moving violations. This enforcement has also resulted in 72 repair orders, 334 warnings, 10 parking citations, 1 DUI arrest, and 15 towed vehicles. The CTT will also assist in enforcing the improper use of Virginia license plates by Maryland residents.

  • The CTT launched on January 18, 2026.
  • In 2025, the Baltimore Police Department saw a 75% increase in traffic enforcement.

The players

Richard Worley

Baltimore Police Commissioner who announced the launch of the Citywide Traffic Team.

Baltimore Police Department

The law enforcement agency that has created the new Citywide Traffic Team to address dangerous driving behaviors in the city.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

What’s next

The Citywide Traffic Team will continue its enforcement efforts across Baltimore to curb dangerous driving and improve public safety.

The takeaway

The launch of the Citywide Traffic Team demonstrates Baltimore's commitment to addressing the pressing issue of traffic fatalities and serious injuries through targeted enforcement of the most dangerous driving behaviors.