Why You Shouldn’t Drive With Headphones In Maryland With the onset of smart phones and new technology, Maryland police officers are on the lookout for distracted drivers. According to Maryland traffic law, it’s illegal for drivers to use earplugs, earphones, and headsets on highways and other public roads. Exceptions To Driving With Headphones In Maryland Exceptions Read More

A “Windshield Obstruction” Can Costs You Fines and Points In Maryland We all expect to get pulled over for the big stuff – speeding, texting – but not for those Mardi Gras beads hanging from your rearview mirror. Maryland is one of several states issuing tickets for windshield obstructions. A windshield obstruction in Maryland is anything blocking Read More

Failure to Control Speed to Avoid Collision in Maryland Being tied up in traffic is never fun, especially when you’re running late. Residents of Maryland and DC know how common this is on the Beltway. Getting ahead to make up for lost time causes many drivers to forget to check their speed. We’ve seen the Read More

The Maryland MVA keeps a very tight leash on “rookie” drivers.  Young Maryland drivers should be aware of all of the restrictions or else could face a long suspension of their Maryland driving privilege if convicted of any of these violation.  I have outlines the major restrictions below. According to the Maryland MVA: While you are driving with a Read More

Failure to Obey Traffic Control Devices In Maryland When you drive in Maryland (or any State), you are like a moving target for police.  One wrong move can result in a ticket and an increase in insurance premiums.  There are many lights, signs, markings, etc.. that could get you a ticket if not properly followed. Read More

A Maryland traffic ticket lawyer can be very helpful to your speeding case.  For example, the speeding ticket itself must be written correctly.  If its not, your Maryland attorney should move to have the case dismissed. If you do receive a speeding ticket in the state of Maryland, make sure your ticket specifies: The speed Read More

Passing on the right in Maryland We all pass cars on the left from time-to-time, but if you’ve ever passed a car on the right, you may have ended up with a ticket. According to Maryland traffic law, passing on the right is only permitted if: “The overtaken vehicle is making or about to make Read More

Fines in Maryland Traffic Fines It’s important to know that there are options when it comes to paying a traffic citation fine.  Here are  your three option when it comes to handling your Maryland traffic ticket and paying your fines. A. Plead guilty and pay the fine shown on your citation. Your fine should not Read More

Maryland Driver Improvement Program Have you been referred to a Driver Improvement Program but aren’t sure why? There are many reasons why you may end up in this situation and it’s nothing to stress out about. Why you have to take the program If you’ve received 5 to 7 points on your driving record, obtained a Read More

When the Derecho hit Maryland in 2012, 500 of Montgomery County’s 800 traffic lights went out. Power outages continued throughout Maryland for days afterward. With all the damage a storm causes, uncontrolled intersections are just another worry. People are often not sure who has the right-of-way. Some motorists don’t stop at all. Thinking no traffic Read More