Safer Streets Maryland driver safety program

Real Experience. Real Impact.

A Different Kind of Driver Safety Program.

Designed by retired Montgomery County Police Officer Rick Burge, this unique driver safety mitigation program helps participants demonstrate accountability, awareness, and personal responsibility through real-world law enforcement and collision experience. Upon completion, participants receive a personalized letter for their attorney and court consideration.

In-Person Program — $125 Online Program — $130

Educate Understand the consequences of dangerous driving decisions.

Aware Recognize risks, choices, and the impact they may have on others.

Prevent Apply what you learn to make safer decisions moving forward.

Program Instructor

Rick Burge

Retired Montgomery County Police Officer with extensive DUI enforcement and collision investigation experience.

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Real-World Experience Based on firsthand law enforcement and collision experience.

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Designed for Court Consideration Built to demonstrate awareness, accountability, and corrective action.

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Completion Letter A personalized letter is provided for you and your attorney.

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Personal Follow-Up Speak directly with Rick and ask questions about the program.

Choose Your Program

Two ways to complete the Safer Streets program.

Choose the option that works best for your schedule, location, and personal needs. Both options include direct communication with Rick and a personalized completion letter.

In-person Safer Streets Maryland program

In-Person Program

Meet directly with Rick for a powerful, real-world educational experience.

$125

Visit two locations connected to serious high-speed collisions.
Learn directly from real collision investigations.
Hear Rick's personal experience involving a fatal collision.
Discuss your situation and ask questions one-on-one.
Provide information needed for your completion letter.
Pay securely online through PayPal, or contact Rick regarding other accepted payment arrangements.

Pay $125 Securely With PayPal

Meeting location: Quince Orchard High School, 15800 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878.

Online Program

Complete the educational videos at your convenience from any location.

$130

Secure payment through PayPal before beginning the program.
Watch two short instructional videos featuring real collision locations and real-world consequences.
Learn from real collision and law enforcement experiences.
Schedule a follow-up telephone conversation with Rick.
Discuss your situation and why retaining your license is important.
Receive a personalized completion letter by email.

Pay $130 Securely With PayPal

After PayPal payment, Rick will text you both instructional videos and contact you regarding your follow-up telephone conversation.

Simple Process

How the program works.

The process is designed to be straightforward, personal, and easy to complete.

Choose Your Program

Select the in-person or online option based on your needs.

Register

Provide your name, contact information, and driving charge.

Learn and Engage

Participate in person or complete the required educational videos.

Speak With Rick

Discuss what you learned and provide information for your letter.

Receive Your Letter

Your personalized completion letter is emailed to you and your attorney.

Online Program Payment

Pay securely, receive both videos by text, then speak with Rick.

The two instructional videos are part of the paid Online Program and are not displayed on the public website. After your $130 PayPal payment is completed, Rick will text both videos directly to you and contact you regarding the follow-up telephone conversation.

01Pay $130 securely through PayPal.

02Rick texts both instructional videos directly to you.

03Watch both required instructional videos.

04Speak with Rick by telephone to discuss the program and your circumstances.

05Receive your personalized completion letter by email.

Pay $130 Securely With PayPal

Payment is processed securely by PayPal. After payment, Rick will use the contact information you provide to send the videos and coordinate the next step.

🔒 Videos sent directly by Rick after payment

1994 Joined the Montgomery County Police Department.

About Rick Burge

Experience that makes a difference.

Rick Burge was hired as a Montgomery County, Maryland police officer in 1994 and assigned to the Wheaton Station Patrol Division.

In 1998, Rick was involved in a fatal motor vehicle collision that caused physical injuries and post-traumatic stress. Although the collision ultimately contributed to his retirement in 2012, he was able to continue serving for another fourteen years.

In 1999, Rick was assigned to the Alcohol Enforcement Unit, where he made approximately two hundred DUI arrests annually and enforced alcohol laws throughout Montgomery County.

He was also called upon to assist the Collision Unit with investigations in which alcohol or drugs were contributing factors.

Montgomery County Police Law enforcement career beginning in 1994.

Alcohol Enforcement Unit Extensive DUI enforcement experience.

Collision Investigations Assisted in serious alcohol- and drug-related cases.

Personal Experience Firsthand understanding of the impact of fatal collisions.

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Why It Matters

More than a certificate or online course.

Safer Streets Maryland is designed to provide a meaningful learning experience based on real consequences, personal accountability, and safer decision-making.

Real-World Insight

Learn from actual collision investigations and the consequences of reckless or aggressive driving.

Personal Connection

Speak directly with someone who has experienced the professional and personal impact of serious collisions.

Accountability

Reflect on your choices, demonstrate awareness, and identify steps toward more responsible driving.

Court Consideration

Receive a personalized letter documenting your participation and completion of the program.

Why Participants Choose Rick Burge

Credibility built through real law-enforcement experience.

Safer Streets Maryland is led by a retired Montgomery County Police Officer whose career included patrol, alcohol enforcement, DUI arrests, and assistance with serious collision investigations.

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Montgomery County Police

Rick began his law-enforcement career in 1994 and served the community for nearly two decades.

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Extensive DUI Enforcement

While assigned to the Alcohol Enforcement Unit, Rick averaged approximately 200 DUI arrests annually.

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Personalized Completion Letter

After completion and a personal conversation, Rick prepares a letter for the participant and their attorney.

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One-on-One Guidance

Every participant speaks directly with Rick to discuss what they learned and why retaining a license matters.

Completion Letter

A personalized letter for you and your attorney.

After you complete the program and speak with Rick, he will prepare a personalized letter describing your participation and what you experienced during the program.

Rick will also gather relevant information about your circumstances, including why maintaining a driver's license is important for employment, education, family responsibilities, or caregiving.

Documents your completion of the Safer Streets program.
Describes the educational experience you completed.
Includes relevant personal information discussed with Rick.
Provided by email to you and your attorney.

Choose Your Program

Safer Streets Maryland program completion letter

Schedule Your Program

Choose your program and provide the information below. Rick will follow up with the next available steps.