Failing to stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk in Maryland is governed by Md. Code, Transp. § 21-502, which requires a driver to come to a complete stop — not merely slow down — when a pedestrian crossing in a crosswalk is on the driver’s half of the roadway or approaching from an adjacent Read More
Running a Stop Sign or Red Light in Maryland: Tickets, Cameras, and Points
Running a red light or a stop sign in Maryland carries very different consequences depending on how it was caught. An officer-issued red light citation under Md. Code, Transp. § 21-202 is a misdemeanor moving violation — typically around $140 (more if it contributes to an accident) and 2 points on your driving record. A Read More
Passing a Stopped School Bus in Maryland: Officer Tickets vs. Camera Citations
Quick answer: Overtaking or passing a stopped school vehicle that is showing its alternately flashing red lights is illegal in Maryland under Md. Code, Transp. § 21-706. It does not matter whether you are coming up behind the bus (overtaking) or approaching it head-on (meeting) — you must stop at least 20 feet away and Read More
Learn How To Choose A Maryland Traffic Ticket Lawyer
Choosing a Maryland traffic lawyer comes down to a few practical questions: do you even need one for this charge, does the attorney regularly handle your type of case in the court where it’s set, how do they charge, and are they in good standing with the Bar? You can confirm that last point yourself Read More
I Got a Maryland Traffic Ticket — What Are My Options?
Quick answer: You have 30 days to respond to a Maryland traffic ticket, and how you respond decides whether it goes on your record. Most citations are payable, which means you can pay the fine — but paying is a guilty plea that adds points and locks in a conviction. Your better options are a Read More