Types of License Suspensions There are two basic varieties of license suspensions you can receive in Maryland. 1.    Points Suspension  If you collect between eight and 11 non alcohol or drug-related points on your license a points suspension will occur. Though this is seen as the less severe of the two types of suspensions, there’s […]

Should I Sign My Traffic Ticket in Maryland? The answer to this question is an easy one: unequivocally yes. Signing your Maryland ticket merely indicates that you’ve properly received it. The Maryland State Police clearly say on their website that a person’s signature “simply shows that you have received the ticket; it is not an […]

Maryland Restricted License In certain rare circumstances a suspended Maryland license does not mean you will not be able to drive.  If you are able to demonstrate need, the state may impose a restriction that allows you to drive under certain limited circumstances. The following are some examples of restrictions which can be imposed: Work or education […]

Reinstatement of a Revoked Maryland Driver’s License If your driver’s license was revoked because you accumulated 12 or more points on your driving record, or because you violated an alcohol restriction, you may eventually be able to have your license reinstated.  The minimum amount of time you must wait before requesting reinstatement of your license once […]

Reasons for Maryland License Suspension Driving on a suspended license  is one of the most common traffic violations in Maryland, causing thousands of people each year to appear in courthouses across the state. Many first-time offenders are surprised to learn that a person can actually go to jail for driving while suspended, even if the suspension is […]

The State of Maryland has a points system in place for traffic violations. Traffic infractions are assigned a number from one (less serious) to 12 (most serious).  Here  is what happens as you accumulate points in Maryland:  After between three and five points have been amassed in two years or less you may receive a […]

Penalties for Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License Driving on a suspended or revoked license in Maryland is no small matter and could result in mindboggling increases in insurance premiums, a loss of your driving privileges, significant fines and even jail time. The following are the most commonly charged driving while suspended and driving […]

Maryland License Revocation  If you accumulate 12 or more points on your driving record in a two-year span, the Maryland MVA will revoke your driving privileges. This means your license is gone, not merely suspended. For instance, if your license is ever reinstated you will need to re-apply all over again. If you receive a revocation letter from the […]

Should I Fight My Maryland Traffic Ticket? As a matter of practicality, if the Maryland traffic offense is a minor infraction with no points being assessed to your license then the chance that it will affect your insurance rates is slim to none. As a result, it’s probably best to hold in your irritation and simply […]

Traffic Court In Montgomery County, Maryland. I have handled Maryland traffic offenses throughout the State and am very often in Montgomery County, Maryland traffic court.  As with any county in Maryland, Montgomery County is distinct.  Here’s the skinny on Montgomery County. 1.  Police:  The police officers are well-trained and generally appear for court.  They are fair […]