How Far Over The Speed Limit Will Result In A Maryland Traffic Ticket? A recent investigation by a Maryland news station turned up some interesting facts about speeding tickets issued in the state. While most people believe that speeding is typically ignored if it 10 miles per her hour above the posted limit or less, Read More

Quick answer: It depends on your BAC — and on whether you took the test at all. Under the MVA’s current schedule, a first-offense failure at 0.08–0.14 is a 180-day suspension. So is a first offense at 0.15 or higher (a second rises to 270 days). And refusing the breath test carries the longest suspension Read More

Why Hire A Maryland Traffic Attorney? If you’ve never hired a traffic lawyer, you may not know the benefits of having legal counsel.  In fact, many people are unsure of what a Maryland traffic lawyer actually does or what they can do for your case. Benefits of Hiring A Maryland Traffic Lawyer Here’s a short Read More

If you’ve never had to use an attorney, you probably have no idea what to expect when it comes to legal fees.  In Maryland, your legal fee depends on a number of specific factors. Some factors that Maryland attorneys consider when setting fees include: type of case, complexity of case, location of the case, and Read More

Quick answer: A Maryland traffic court attorney can appear in court for you (often without you having to show up), work to keep points off your record through a reduced charge or a probation before judgment (PBJ), challenge the evidence against you, and protect your license, insurance rates, and job. For a single minor ticket Read More

Maryland Traffic Lawyer Explains Who Is Exempt From Licensing Requirements Not all drivers in Maryland are required to hold a Maryland driver’s license. There are several instances in which drivers in Maryland do not have to hold a driver’s license. According to Maryland traffic law, drivers exempt from state licensing requirements include: United States officials Read More

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