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Handing your car keys to a friend or family member is a common occurrence. But what happens if they don’t have their own auto insurance? Understanding Maryland’s laws on this matter is crucial for every vehicle owner. Driving without insurance is a serious offense in the state, carrying significant penalties that can impact your finances, […]
An ignition interlock device (IID) may be part of sentencing when a court convicts you with a driving under the influence (DUI) charge. A judge may require you to install the device as part of your sentence to ensure that you are not driving drunk, and the car will not turn on if there is […]
Many drivers feel uneasy around police, even when they’re not speeding. Spotting a patrol car suddenly parked on the side of the road or having an officer appear beside you can be unsettling. If you’re hoping to avoid speed traps or just feel more at ease behind the wheel, a radar detector can be a […]
Few things are as anxiety-inducing as being stopped by a police officer and having your vehicle searched. While most people know their rights when it comes to unlawful searching by the police, the rules can change when the police suspect illegal activity, such as using alcohol or marijuana. Still, as marijuana has been decriminalized in […]
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 […]
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