Prince George’s County, MD – Maryland State Police disrupted multiple illegal car rallies overnight, preventing roadway shutdowns across four counties.
According to Maryland State Police, the Maryland Car Rally Task Force launched a coordinated enforcement operation at 10 p.m. Saturday that continued through 4 a.m. Sunday in Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, Montgomery, and Howard counties.
Officials said high-visibility patrols and enforcement actions were deployed throughout the region after intelligence indicated planned gatherings involving exhibition driving and disorderly conduct. Authorities reported that crowds of up to 300 participants had gathered at various locations before law enforcement intervened.
Police said the proactive effort prevented extended road closures and reduced the risk of crashes tied to reckless driving behavior commonly associated with illegal car rallies.
The agency did not immediately release information regarding arrests or citations but said enforcement operations targeted participants engaging in traffic violations and unsafe conduct.
Illegal car rallies have drawn increasing scrutiny across the region in recent years due to traffic disruptions, public safety risks, and property damage concerns.
The overnight operation may affect late-night commuters and residents in high-traffic corridors across central Maryland.
This remains an active public safety enforcement initiative.
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