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Summary
In a nutshell.
Traffic signals are an indispensable part of a modern road system. Used properly, they benefit safe, convenient, and efficient travel by reducing certain types of accidents and minimizing unnecessary delays to users. As Maryland's population and traffic volumes continue to grow, more traffic signals will be needed. However, they are not needed everywhere.
When installed inappropriately, a signal will increase accidents and traffic delays and contribute to congestion. Often simpler measures will work better. SHA and responsible local traffic officials are dedicated to reviewing each situation, applying objective criteria and sound engineering and safety principles, and selecting the best measure to alleviate an intersection problem. The goal is to keep our public roads safe, efficient and easy to use, ensuring the quality of traffic service expected by Maryland motorists.
For more information about traffic signals, please contact the SHA District office noted below, the SHA Office of Traffic and Safety in Hanover, or your county or city traffic engineering or public works agency.
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Dorchester, Somerset , Wicomico,
and Worcester Counties
District 1
660 West Road
P.O. Box 2679
Salisbury MD 21802
(410) 543-6715
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Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's
and Talbot Counties
District 2
615 Morganec Road
P.O. Box 299
Chestertown MD 21620
(410) 778-3061
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Montgomery and
Prince Georges Counties
District 3
9300 Kenilworth Avenue
Greenbelt MD 20770
(301) 513-7311
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Baltimore and
Harford Counties
District 4
2323 West Joppa Road
Brooklandville, MD 21022
(410) 321-2800
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Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles,
and St. Marys Counties
District 5
138 Defense Highway
Annapolis MD 21401
(410) 841-5450
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Allegany, Garrett,
and Washington Counties
District 6
1251 Vocke Road
LaVale MD 21502
(301) 729-8440
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Carroll, Frederick,
and Howard Counties
District 7
5111 Buckeystown Pike
Frederick MD 21701
(301) 624-8140
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SHA Office of Traffic & Safety
7491 Connelley Drive
Hanover MD 21076
(410) 787-5800
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Toll-free 1-888-963-0307
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