If you cancel your insurance or it lapses in Maryland, the insurance company will notify the Maryland MVA. Until you have fixed the problem, the MVA will show in their system that you do not have insurance. Once you get new insurance or you fix the lapse, the problem is solved, right? Maybe. Unfortunately, if […]

There are a number of reasons why the Maryland MVA will suspend your license. The most common reasons are the following: non-payment of a traffic fine, an insurance lapse, or failing to appear for a Maryland traffic ticket court date. On a weekly basis, I meet with clients who are stunned to find out that […]

You’re driving down the road and you don’t have a care in the world. You’re going a little too fast and get pulled over by the police. The Maryland police officer informs you that your license is suspended. What?? News to you? Unfortunately, it happens all the time. Clients come to my office every week […]

Driving “uninsured” is a common citation received by Maryland drivers. Most of the time, the Defendant had no idea that the car did not have insurance. For example, you borrow your friend’s car to go to the store or he/she lets you have it for the weekend. Unfortunately, you get pulled over and are now […]

Maryland is a member of what’s called the Interstate Compact on drivers’ licenses. If you have a Maryland driver’s license and receive a traffic violation from a different state, Maryland will report the conviction, but will not impose points. There are a few exceptions for very serious offenses. So, if you are driving along in […]