Finding Out Why Your License Was Suspended in Maryland

Despite an array of public transportation options, most people in Baltimore rely on driving to get around. Residents of Baltimore and the greater state of Maryland drive to hold down a job, take their kids to and from school, attend medical appointments, fill their refrigerators, and more. Losing the legal ability to drive through a license suspension often has drastic effects on a person’s everyday life.

Yet, the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration may suspend a driver’s license for several reasons, many of which have little to do with driving a car. Therefore, it’s crucial to keep a clean driving record. If you believe your license has been suspended or revoked, there are steps you can take to find out and learn why that’s the case.

Possible Reasons for a Suspended License in Maryland

The State of Maryland is one of a majority of states which imposes license suspensions for several driving and non-driving-related matters. Millions of drivers across the country lose their licenses for failing to make payments. Examples of such payments include:

• Traffic tickets
• Child support
• Student loans
• Court fines and fees
• State taxes

Additionally, drivers who accumulate too many points on their licenses can eventually reach just the right amount of points to trigger a license suspension. Drivers incur points for committing traffic violations. Payable traffic offenses incur fewer points than must-appear offenses; however, accumulating too many payable offenses can quickly lead to a suspended license. Understanding the point system in Maryland is critical to avoiding this outcome.

3 Steps to Find Out if Your Driver’s License is Suspended

STEP 1: REQUEST YOUR DRIVING RECORD REPORT ONLINE

Your driving record report will indicate whether you have a valid or suspended license. Your report shows the number of points you have accumulated against your license and the reasons for those points. You may request a copy of your report online.

STEP 2: VISIT THE MARYLAND MVA IN PERSON

You may request a copy of your driver’s license history at your local Maryland MVA office. You can walk right up to the service counter to make this request. Be sure to take your driver’s license as proof of identification. You will also incur a fee for this service, which you can pay in cash, with a credit card, or by personal check. You can also obtain your driving record from the MVA kiosks or via email from the MVA’s website.

STEP 3: ASK TO SPEAK TO A MANAGER AT THE MVA

While at the MVA office, ask to speak to a manager to determine the cause of your license suspension. Often, a revoked license is the result of an accumulation of 12 points in a two-year period. The MVA should have sent out a notice to let you know you have reached the threshold for a license suspension or to warn you that you are inching closer to that threshold. Typically, the MVA will send a written notice when you reach three to four points.

In many cases, it’s beneficial to have a Baltimore Driving While Suspended lawyer on your case to help you keep your driving privilege and avoid the harsh penalties that follow a license suspension.

CONTACT AN ATTORNEY AND FIGHT YOUR MARYLAND DRIVER LICENSE SUSPENSION

Don’t ignore a license suspension or worse, drive on a suspended license. Talk to a Baltimore Driving While Suspended attorney who serves Baltimore and surrounding areas about your license suspension the moment you discover the MVA has suspended your legal driving ability.

Most people have a hard time adjusting to a life without driving; in many instances, people lose their jobs for lack of a reliable form of transportation. It may be possible to avoid the worst consequences of a suspended license with the help of a knowledgeable traffic violation lawyer like Hillel Traub.

Hillel Traub of Traub Law has served Baltimore and surrounding areas for more than 20 years. Before representing the people of Maryland, he served as a former Assistant Attorney General for the MVA, which gives him vital insider knowledge that can help your case. Contact Mr. Traub for a free consultation by calling (410) 580-1100 or completing our online contact form.