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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 […]
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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 […]
The average American worker spends nearly half an hour on his way to work every morning, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That means that, if you have a full-time job and work five days per week, you might spend more than four hours in traffic in just one week. The amount of time we spend in […]
Maryland law prohibits all drivers from using a handheld device while driving. The law prohibits drivers from writing, sending, or receiving text messages or other electronic communications behind the wheel. However, not all Maryland drivers follow this law. Too many auto accidents stem from distracted drivers and understanding the most common causes of distracted driving […]
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