U.S. News and World Report has ranked Maryland as the fourth safest state for teenage drivers. Only the District of Columbia, California and Colorado were ranked higher.
The ranking by the news magazine is based on 11 factors, including road quality, the number of fatal road crashes involving teens, driver's license requirements and state traffic laws. Among the factors weighing in Maryland's favor were its laws requiring motorcycle helmet and seat belt use and permitting the use of red light and speed cameras.