Arlington, VA asked in Construction Law for Maryland

Q: What does this code mean TA-21-103a in (Maryland) mean. Was pulled over due to confusion of construction cones

Related Topics:
1 Lawyer Answer
Mark Oakley
Mark Oakley
Answered
  • Construction Law Lawyer
  • Rockville, MD
  • Licensed in Maryland

A: The code section you site does not specifically refer to a construction zone violation, but is as follows: “A person may not willfully disobey any lawful order or direction of any police officer.” So the assumption is, a police officer was directing you to do something and you didn’t do it, so he cited you for not doing it. The section requires that you “willfully disobey” the officer, not just misinterpret the directions, or simply not see the officer trying to tell you something. The ticket carries one point on conviction. Paying the fine results in a conviction. Request a trial, not a waiver hearing.

Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.

The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.

Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.