DUI Penalties for Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers in Maryland In addition to the normal penalties associated with DUI convictions in Maryland, those drivers in Maryland with a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) who are found guilty of intoxicated driving will have their CDL suspended for one year, meaning they are disqualified from operating a commercial motor […]

Applying for a Hazardous Materials Background Check  Those Maryland commercial motor vehicle drivers looking to specialize, and perhaps earn slightly more money in the process, can apply to get a hazardous materials endorsement which will allow you to transport dangerous and potentially toxic items, a privilege not extended to those who have ordinary commercial driver’s licenses. Once […]

What’s “Pacing” and How Does It Work? One of the many methods employed by officers in Maryland for catching speeding drivers is something known as “pacing.” Pacing is a technique whereby the officer rides behind a car and accelerates (or decelerates, as the case may be) until his speed matches yours and the gap between […]

Radar Speeding Tickets in Maryland A radar gun works by sending out radio waves at objects in the distance. The waves then bounce of the objects and return to the radar gun’s receiving station. When the radar waves reflect off a moving vehicle, something that’s known as a Doppler Shift occurs. The computer in the […]

Suspended or Revoked Commercial Driver’s License in Maryland Those who work as truck-drivers in Maryland likely already know that the law holds commercial drivers to a higher standard than normal drivers. Lawmakers seem to believe because the vehicle is bigger, so is the responsibility. Given this attitude, it’s important to understand that more serious repercussions […]

What Questions Should You Ask If You Receive A Laser/LIDAR Speeding Ticket In Maryland? Though laser speed guns are expensive high-tech devices, that does not mean they always work perfectly. The effectiveness of such laser guns depends on a variety of factors, each of which could throw off the reliability of the device and each […]

Pleading Guilty With An Explanation In Maryland Traffic Court Once you receive a traffic citation in Maryland you then have to decide how to respond. There are three options for how to proceed: 1) request a trial; 2) go ahead and pay the fine; or 3) request a waiver hearing. You can plead “guilty with […]

Learn How a Hyattsville, Maryland Traffic Lawyer Can Help You The law offices of David R. Waranch LLC represents individuals charged with DUI/DWI and traffic violations occurring in Hyattsville, Maryland. Call 877.566.2408 or fill out the contact form for a no cost, no obligation consultation.  Hyattsville, Maryland DUI and Traffic Offenses  Hyattsville, Maryland is a […]

Learn How an Ellicott City, Maryland Traffic Lawyer Can Help You The law offices of David R. Waranch LLC represents individuals charged with DUI/DWI and traffic violations occurring in Ellicott City, Maryland. Call 877.566.2408 or fill out the contact form for a no cost, no obligation consultation.  Ellicott City, Maryland Traffic Violations Just outside the […]