As a driver in the state of Maryland, it is important that you stay informed about any new laws concerning traffic regulations. Understanding the various laws in place for Maryland drivers to avoid being pulled over by law enforcement and receiving a traffic violation can help with maintaining overall safety as well. To avoid getting […]
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Understanding the Difference Between a No Contest Plea and a Waiver Hearing
Whether you are out for a peaceful drive or are headed to work, nothing can ruin that drive quite like seeing the flashing lights of a police car signaling that they are pulling you over. In Maryland, there are many different traffic rules and regulations that drivers must follow, making it easy to unintentionally violate […]
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Maryland Rules for Moving With the Flow of Traffic
When out on the roads, most drivers assume that they may only receive a traffic citation if they are speeding. However, you may be surprised to learn that you can be pulled over by a law enforcement officer if you are disrupting the flow of traffic by driving too slowly as well. In Maryland, it […]
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Can a Speeding Ticket Hurt My Job Prospects?
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 […]
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Could a Texting-While-Driving Offense Cost You Your License?
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 […]
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Can You Talk on the Phone While You Drive in Maryland?
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 […]
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Can You Challenge the Accuracy of a Radar Gun in Maryland?
There’s nothing quite as intimidating as seeing police lights in your rearview mirror. If you get pulled over for allegedly speeding, you may come away from an encounter with the cops facing a speeding ticket. While you can challenge these tickets in court, it can be difficult to know what arguments you can make in […]
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What to Do if You Get Pulled Over With Marijuana in Your Vehicle
As more and more states follow the trend of legalizing certain usage of marijuana, it may be easy to forget that the drug is not legal in Maryland. While you may be able to drive a few states over and purchase marijuana at a local grocery store, being caught with this drug within the state […]
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Could an Unpaid Traffic Ticket Lead to Jail Time in Maryland?
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 […]
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Understanding Maryland’s “Move Over” Law
With numerous car accidents throughout the state, legislation tries to create new regulations to limit the number of crashes and serious injuries. In October 2022, a new law will require Maryland drivers to change lanes or slow down when approaching stopped vehicles displaying warning signs. These rules extend from the “Move Over” law requiring drivers […]
