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

Following too closely — tailgating — is prohibited in Maryland under Md. Code, Transp. § 21-310, which bars following another vehicle “more closely than is reasonable and prudent” given the speed, traffic, and road conditions. A citation carries a fine of up to $500 and 2 points on your driving record, rising to 3 points Read More

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

Failure to yield the right-of-way in Maryland covers a family of violations under Title 21, Subtitle 4 of the Transportation Code — failing to yield when turning left (§ 21-402), failing to stop and yield at a stop sign or when entering a through highway (§ 21-403), failing to yield when entering from a private Read More

Passing a stopped school bus in Maryland is governed by Md. Code, Transp. § 21-706, which requires every driver to stop at least 20 feet from a school bus that is displaying alternately flashing red lights and an extended stop arm — whether you’re approaching from behind or from the opposite direction. The penalty depends Read More