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I got a traffic citation in Lexington Park, Maryland. TA.21.1124.2.D2 - "Driver using hands to use handheld telephone while motor vehicle is in motion". This is my first offense and on a quick search there is a fine of 83$ and no point since I did not contribute to an accident. However,... View More 
answered on Aug 8, 2019
It carries 3 points. Request a trial, NOT a waiver hearing. If the officer does not show, you plead not guilty and will be found not guilty. If he shows, and you admit you did the deed, you can plead guilty with explanation. Ask for a probation before judgment (PBJ), which will result in no... View More
Essentially my question is, is driving with a suspended an arrestable offense if the drivers license is suspended due to an unpaid fine?
answered on Aug 5, 2019
Not if the officer correctly identifies the reason for the suspension. Suspended for unpaid tickets is not a jailable offense. However, they don’t always confirm the correct reason, and if you’re cited for the more serious version, you could be arrested (although ordinarily you’d just be... View More
.. an Automated Traffic Camera citation? County video evidence shows citation was issued in violation of MD Code §21–202.1. (b) (2) [Oct. 2018] but was not addressed by District Court Judge.
answered on Aug 5, 2019
You can get any fines and costs paid/posted in District Court either credited toward any fines/costs imposed in Circuit Court, or refunded to the extent they exceed those imposed in Circuit Court or you are found not guilty. However, you will not get the appeal filing fee back.
I want to reinstate my drivers license that has been suspended since 2005-06 due to these tickets....Do the fines in Maryland still need to be paid from that long ago?
answered on Jul 31, 2019
You can either pay the fines - which will lift the suspensions but result in the highest point assessment for any single violation to appear on your driving record - or request in writing that the court recall the suspensions and set the violations in for trial. Given the age of the violations, a... View More
answered on Jul 10, 2019
“This excessive length ticket” .... ?? Maybe list the violations and explain where and what the circumstances were, and it may be possible to answer your question. Generally, if you are convicted of a driving offense, it goes on your driving record, along with any points connected to the... View More
If I get my license active will my case be resolved with no repercussions. I have to go to court on July 30, 2019. I really don't have the money for a lawyer. The lawyer I spoke with wants $1350 I really can't afford that right now. I just started my new job and only been there for 3... View More
answered on Jul 4, 2019
Was your license suspended for an unpaid ticket? Can you pay the ticket, which should immediately reinstate your privilege in the other state? Once you’ve done that, get proof. There are two possible subsections of the driving suspended code provision you were cited under. One is serious, meaning... View More
I got stopped for speeding, i explained i was trying to pass someone. When the police asked for my license and registration i could not find my registration. When i got to work i realized it laying on the floor of the passenger front seat. I assumed it fell down when i was looking for it. Should i... View More
answered on Jul 3, 2019
This is not a moving violation, so paying the fine will not result in any points to your driving record. That being said, if you go to court and explain the situation to the Judge - provided you have a good driving record - the judge might grant you a probation before judgment - which avoids the... View More
I came back to the states and applied for a DL however, I found my information had been used fraudulently and tickets acquired. I paid the tickets to clear the record and get a DL. Now 6 months after having a legal DL MVA is coming after me to revoke my license because of those 20 year old tickets... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2019
Yes, they can do this. You MUST request a hearing within the time frame provided in the notice of revocation, and pay the fee. At the hearing, you can explain everything, and provide whatever proof you have that the tickets were not yours. The ALJ does not have to revoke you or even suspend you,... View More
I received a citation for TA - 21-310(a) Driver of motor vehicle following vehicle closer than reasonable and prudent on I-95 in the #3 lane (fast lane) at 63 - 65 miles per hour. Weather clear, traffic moderate, no accident, no additional citation. When asked why I was following so close I... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2019
It’s a one point offense. Points stay on your driving record for two years from the date of the violation, but only if you pay the fine or go to trial and are convicted. If you request a trial, the officer may not show and you’ll be found not guilty; or, if found guilty, you can ask the judge... View More
I encountered a police officer yesterday night, who charged me with 1M00JJH with Article TA-16-101(a1). Which states that I was driving without required license and authorization. Also charged me with 1LZ0JJH , TA-16-112(c) article, which states Failure of Individual driving on highway to display... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2019
Hire a lawyer. The offense carries the potential for jail time, although that is very unlikely; however, a conviction carries points, which could ultimately add up with other tickets to cause your privilege to be suspended. There are a number of defenses to this charge, and depending on how long... View More
I am licensed in VA! Got a following too close offense, was NEVER ASSIGNED court, (Was. County) did not request a court date in time -30- day window- and there was none assigned. Can someone help me reopen the case, (they said all I can do is write a letter, ).and then negotiate down to a 0 points... View More
answered on May 13, 2019
You have two situations at hand.
The first is requesting that the court recall your "failure to comply" suspension, which occurred when you failed to appear for your court date. This can be accomplished by informal written request, formal motion and/or the necessity of you... View More
answered on May 1, 2019
No warrants are issued for minor moving violations that do not carry jail time as a possible penalty, but failure to pay a traffic ticket will result in suspension of you drivers license until you do pay it. If you are caught driving on a suspended license, then you will be facing possible jail... View More
a stop light. I did stop at the stop light and waited for the person to turn right. The right turn lane is a lane you may yield on. The person in front of me was sitting and not wanting to turn right into the merge lane even though there was enough room for him/her to proceed so after stopping... View More
answered on May 1, 2019
There are points, 2 to be exact for the stop light, 1 point (I believe) for the off road citation, but if paying both or if found guilty of both, you only receive the highest point total of any one ticket charged in the same incident (so, 2 points here). Request a trial, not a waiver hearing,... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2019
Following too closely, which is the statutory offense i believe youre describing, is a 1 pt. offense unless you contributed to an accident, which is a 3 point offense. The maximum fine is $500.00, although the recommended fine is significantly less.
I was well past the bus before their hazards went on, still got pulled over
answered on Apr 18, 2019
You request a trial by filling in and mailing the request form portion of the ticket located on the lower right side of the sheet. Check the “trial” box, not the “waiver hearing.” If the officer does not show, you’ll be found not guilty. If they show, you plead not guilty and tell your... View More
Do I send the whole bottom of the ticket through the mail? Or just the right corner of the ticket?
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answered on Apr 12, 2019
The section is marked off with dotted lines and encloses the fill-in-the box areas where you elect trial, etc. should be lower right portion of the paper citation you received. It also should be fairly obvious.
The states attorney wanted to plead me out to ta-16-303(i) from ta-21-801.1 ta-16-303(f) and ta-16-112(c). I got a postponement
answered on Apr 10, 2019
Maximum penalty is $500 fine, and if you end up with the conviction (not granted a PBJ disposition) then you would have 3 points assessed against your MD driving license/privilege. Better to get a lawyer, and possibly get most charges dismissed if you can resolve the out-of-state suspension.
and I was driving the car to take my wife to get her medchine she didn't feel good to drive so I drove her
answered on Apr 7, 2019
It’s a jailable offense, although that’s probably not likely; however, it carries points and will just pile on reasons to keep you from getting a license. You need to address the back child support, get on some kind of payment plan, which will allow you to reinstate your license. If you can do... View More
answered on Mar 18, 2019
13-410(h) only provides that you may return a license plate by mail. I cannot see how you can violate that provision as it neither prohibits nor requires action. Generally, however, violations regarding tags and registration do not carry points or impact your drivers license, as they are not... View More
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