Baltimore Police Launch Citywide Traffic Team

New unit targets reckless driving and vehicles with Virginia plates

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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The Baltimore Police Department has launched a new Citywide Traffic Team to crack down on reckless driving and vehicles with Virginia license plates in the city. The specialized unit will focus on enforcing traffic laws and monitoring driving behaviors that pose risks to public safety.

Why it matters

Reckless driving and out-of-state vehicles have been an ongoing issue in Baltimore, contributing to a high rate of traffic accidents and collisions. The new traffic team aims to improve road safety and hold drivers accountable for dangerous behaviors.

The details

The Citywide Traffic Team will deploy officers to monitor traffic patterns, identify reckless driving, and pull over vehicles with Virginia plates, which have been linked to a disproportionate number of traffic violations in the city. The team will issue citations and make arrests as needed to enforce traffic laws and deter unsafe driving.

  • The Citywide Traffic Team launched in January 2026.

The players

Baltimore Police Department

The law enforcement agency responsible for policing the city of Baltimore, Maryland.

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What they’re saying

“We must take a proactive approach to address the reckless driving and out-of-state vehicles that put our residents at risk every day on Baltimore's roads.”

— Commissioner Michael Harrison, Baltimore Police Commissioner (Baltimore Sun)

What’s next

The Citywide Traffic Team plans to continue its enforcement efforts in the coming months, with a focus on high-risk areas and times of day.

The takeaway

The launch of the Citywide Traffic Team signals Baltimore's commitment to improving road safety and holding all drivers accountable, regardless of their state of residence.