A suspended driver’s license typically presents roadblocks in daily life. From making it more challenging to get to and from places you need to go to restricting your personal freedom, many adverse effects usually follow the state’s decision to suspend a person’s driving privileges. Therefore, it sounds logical that in order to buy a new car, you’d […]
Holding a driver’s license in Maryland comes with the responsibility of adhering to traffic laws to retain a clean driving record. Unfortunately, with just one wrong move behind the wheel, you could face lasting consequences that extend far beyond the initial citation. Accumulating eight points on your license from a single traffic violation in Maryland […]
While not one of the more obvious dangers, drowsy drivers who choose to get behind the wheel are risking their own lives as well as the lives of fellow drivers. Each year, drowsy driving accounts for about 100,000 crashes, 71,000 injuries, and 1,550 fatalities, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). These crashes led to an […]
Searching for a job can often come with feelings of stress and anxiety. While a speeding ticket may not completely deter a company from hiring you, it may impact whether you qualify for certain positions. Suppose you are applying for a truck driver position. The company may express concerns about your past driving record and […]
During a driving under the influence (DUI) traffic stop, it is common for a Maryland police officer to administer a roadside breathalyzer test. Then, officers often take DUI suspects to a police station upon an arrest to conduct a more scientific breath test, the results of which may be used as evidence in a DUI […]
Getting a DUI in Maryland can impact many areas of your life, and family court matters are no exception. Dealing with a bitter divorce and child custody battle can be extremely painful. This leads some people to self-medicate with alcohol, raising the risk of getting a DUI. While this is common, it can negatively impact […]
Commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) are how many people earn a living, provide for their families, and keep their careers moving forward. Unfortunately, any traffic stop, ticket, or misunderstanding on the road can threaten to take it away. For those dependent on their license, losing a CDL means lost income, opportunities, and a way of life. […]
A driver’s license is a privilege that allows individuals to operate a vehicle legally. However, this privilege can be suspended under certain circumstances when drivers fail to comply with the rules and regulations set by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA). But at what point does a license get suspended? One common reason for a driver’s […]
They’re a necessary inconvenience. Despite clear warning signs, many drivers ignore them. Work zone speed limits are in place to protect both motorists and road crews, yet citations for speeding through construction zones remain common in Maryland. To enforce these limits, many work sites now rely on speed cameras to catch drivers moving at unsafe […]
Move Over laws are critical to ensure the safety of police officers, emergency responders, sanitation workers, tow truck drivers, and others who spend considerable time on the side of the road. Working on the roadside is extremely risky — especially on highways where drivers blow past at 60-70 miles or more per hour. Since many […]
Speeding is one of the most common traffic violations, but what happens if an emergency requires you to speed? Unfortunately, an officer will most likely give you a speeding ticket, regardless of an emergency. Even going one mile over the limit is still against the law. Similarly, you may also face a speeding ticket if […]
Despite lawmaker’s best efforts, drunk driving still occurs in Maryland. Thousands of driving under the influence accidents happen every year, and there were 122 deaths from DUI accidents in 2018. Many people assume that a drunk driver is always at fault for an accident, but that might not always be the case. If you are facing DUI […]
Having your license suspended, whether due to a DUI or traffic offense, can significantly disrupt your life. In an MVA hearing, you and your lawyer stand before an administrative law judge with an opportunity to defend your case. Although an MVA hearing appears simpler than a courtroom trial, it involves very serious issues that can more […]
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