Archive for June, 2025
There is nothing that will ruin a nice drive quicker than seeing the flashing red and blue lights in your rearview that signal that you are about to be issued a traffic ticket. If you have been issued a ticket, then you know that it can be costly to pay it off and there is […]
Disconnecting from your mobile device is challenging in our current society. However, sending a quick text message while driving your vehicle may cause a serious crash or force you to face challenging legal consequences. The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) reports that around 27,000 people suffer injuries annually from distracted driving. In order to combat these […]
Driving under the influence is a serious traffic offense that may lead to significant penalties, such as jail time and steep fines, and the possibility of taking a mandated DUI course and installing an ignition interlock device. People caught driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated (DWI) also face license suspension. A DUI charge […]
Receiving a traffic ticket is something no driver wants to deal with. Traffic tickets are one of those things that suddenly disrupts your day, and in some cases, end up becoming a much larger problem than you initially thought. Tickets aren’t just a sheet of paper you can ignore—they cost money, have the potential to […]
A commercial driver’s license or CDL is a special license that allows the holder to operate or tow vehicles with specified weight limits and passenger totals. Many rely upon a CDL to perform essential job duties, which is why a CDL suspension or revocation in Maryland can be devastating. The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle […]
Driving a commercial vehicle is a big responsibility that not everyone is qualified for. Commercial drivers in Maryland are held to a much higher standard than regular drivers. Due to the sheer size and potential danger of large trucks and vans, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration sets strict regulations and rules all drivers with a commercial […]
While you are operating your vehicle, even if you’re stopped at a stoplight, it is prohibited to use your phone without a hands-free device in Maryland. However, if your car is off or is parked off the travel portion of the road, you may use your phone because you are no longer operating a vehicle in […]
Even if your eyes are still on the road, Maryland law still considers driving and talking on the phone as a distraction. Maryland law defines distracted driving as any activity that diverts attention from driving. If you’re talking on the phone, you’re focusing on the conversation and not what’s going on around you. Driving requires […]
The car-buying process should be straightforward, but dishonest dealership practices can complicate what should be a simple transaction. Fraudulent tactics, like hiding information about the car’s history or inflating financing terms, can lead to financial losses and unnecessary stress. If you were exploited by a car dealership, you may be able to take legal action […]
Yes, you can sue a car dealer for selling a recalled or unsafe vehicle, depending on your state’s laws and the specific circumstances of your case. When dealers knowingly sell vehicles with active safety recalls or misrepresent a vehicle’s safety status, they may be violating state consumer protection laws, committing fraud, or breaching their warranty […]
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