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My son’s license plate holder was broken so we had to put the plate in the front window. He was stopped and issued a citation “Failure to attach vehicle registration plates at front and rear”. This is incorrect because his rear license plate was attached correctly. Can we take this to trial?... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2024
Maryland law requires plates be attached to both the front and back. Therefore, he did violate the statute.
However, he can request a trial and go to court. If the police officer does not appear, he will be acquitted. Even if the police officer is there, the judge may reduce the fine if he... View More
So I went in today to renew my Provisional Driver License to a Regular Driver License due to me being 21 now and my Providional Driver License being expired. They renewed it for me and when I got back home and looked at the paper, it says that they renewed my Provisionals DL for an additional 6... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2024
You should get a certified copy of your driving record and probation before judgment record. It will show all convictions and PBJ's. Only moving violations should reset the provisional license. If you have no moving violations, go back to the MVA and speak with a supervisor.
was the driver; now the traffic police is asking her to snitch on a transfer of liability ; is there a law in MD that re butts this transfer of liability " snitching?"
answered on Aug 22, 2024
The Maryland statute states that it is a defense to a camera ticket that you were not the driver, but that you then need to identify the driver. See Md. Ann. Code, Trans. Art., Sec. 21-202.1.
The ticket only carries a $75.00 fine and does not carry points.
under M.D., transportation article 26- 302 if my tags are not on my car but park in front of my house can the officer toe my vehicle?
answered on Jun 3, 2024
Under Maryland's transportation article 26-302, if your car is parked in front of your house without tags, an officer can tow it. The law allows for towing of vehicles that are not properly registered or do not display valid license plates, even if they are parked on a public street.... View More
I have spoken with different people at MVA and no one can can give me a straight answer. I have told them repeatedly that 16-122 (ii) that states I am eligible for a Federally Non-Compliant drivers license. A contact told me RUDELY to look at case law Motor Vehicle Administration v. Geppert. That... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2024
Based on the information you've provided, it seems there is some confusion and inconsistency in how the Maryland Vehicle Administration (MVA) is interpreting and applying the Real ID Act and relevant Maryland statutes. Let me try to clarify a few key points:
1. The federal REAL ID Act... View More
My car is SEMI TRUCK. commercial vehicle. Driver licenses located VA. Accident location MD HARFORD COUNTY
answered on Mar 10, 2024
You should request a trial and not a waiver hearing and go to court. If the police officer does not appear, you will be acquitted. If the police officer appears, you can have a trial. If you are convicted, the judge can offer probation before judgment which avoids the points. Note that a PBJ counts... View More
My Drivers license is from Maryland. The DMV said I need an Ignition Interlock Device for 1 year in the US to have it taken off my license. I haven’t lived in the US for about 5 years, due to my work.
Is there anything I can do to get it removed so I can get my license again. It’s been... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2024
You would need to discuss with your lawyer the reason the ignition interlock is required. If it was ordered by a judge or you blew .08 or above or refused a breathalyzer test, then you must do the interlock. There are no exceptions.
If the Medical Advisory Board has ordered the interlock... View More
My provisional license has a different identifier number to my drivers license. So in theory can the ticket get thrown out if the officer recorded my license number incorrectly.
answered on Feb 21, 2024
No, this is not a defense to the charge. However, I would still recommend that you request a trial and not a waiver hearing. Sometimes the police officer does not appear. Even if the police officer does appear and you are convicted, the judge can offer probation before judgment which avoids the... View More
Example - driving a car from Florida, where it has legal but dark tint, through a state like PA, where no addition tint is aloud.
Would it make a difference if your driving on an interstate highway? vs. local roads?
PA laws are typically written. No vehicle shall operate... or no... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2024
Unless Pennsylvania has adopted a policy not to issue citations to out-of-state registered vehicles with legal equipment that would be illegal in PA, then you may have to fight it all the way to the US Supeme Court, and test the application of the law to you under the Equal Protection Clause, the... View More
Violation as listed: “Not displaying attached front and/ or rear tag”. Although the officer listed in the notes: “Front plate not attached on public roadway. photo taken”. I keep my front tag in my windshield but last night When it was cleaning before entering the house, i placed it in my... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2023
Maryland law requires that you affix tags to the front and back of your vehicle. You can request a timely request for a trial and request that the officer that issued the ticket be present. If they fail to appear, you should win. If you are convicted, the judge may cut you a break.
You... View More
Violation as listed: “Not displaying attached front and/ or rear tag”. Although the officer listed in the notes: “Front plate not attached on public roadway. photo taken”. I keep my front tag in my windshield but last night When it was cleaning before entering the house, i placed it in my... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2023
I agree with Mr. Scherr. Either pay the ticket as written, or request a trial (not a waiver hearing; that's the same as pleading guilty, athough you can still request a reduction of the fine). Paying the fine results in a conviction of the offense, which will appear on your driving record.... View More
Of course only legally speaking. If I was just an observer of a traffic stop in progress involving someone else, how close can I get the the car stopped or the officer doing the stop? Can I position myself behind the officer? Can I interact with the driver or passengers, specifically to give... View More
answered on Nov 12, 2023
You cannot position yourself right behind the officer or the officer may feel you pose a danger. You cannot interfere with the stop or arrest. You can film it since you are in a public place. You should not be interacting with the driver or passengers. You must obey a lawful command of the police... View More
I'm in the far right lane preparing to turn right and a school bus was going straight in the second lane. When the bus proceeded through the intersection I made a right turn from the far right lane. Am I at fault when the school bus on the opposite side of the road had flashing red lights? And... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2023
You must stop for a school bus even if it is going in the opposite direction unless there is a concrete median. It makes no difference that the bus in front of you did not stop. If a police officer gave you the ticket, request a trial within 30 days and go to court. It carries a large fine and... View More
Incarcerated when MVA suspended my license, and they suspended it for failure to take driving improvement program, which was during COVID. Can I get out of this one? I mean clearly I got released from prison and started driving, but I honestly didn't know it was suspended
answered on Oct 16, 2023
You can take the DIP online, and download the certifiate of completion. Hire a lawyer and provide the lawyer with the certificate, plus download your complete driving record from the MVA website and give that to your lawyer as well. There is an excellent chance this can get resolved without... View More
Incarcerated when MVA suspended my license, and they suspended it for failure to take driving improvement program, which was during COVID. Can I get out of this one? I mean clearly I got released from prison and started driving, but I honestly didn't know it was suspended
answered on Oct 15, 2023
Do the driver improvement program now and get your license reinstated. You should retain counsel to represent you since the offense carries possible jail time and the VOP also could lead to jail time. If you get your license reinstated, there is a good chance an attorney can keep you out of jail.
They towed my car, gave me a citation, but on the citation, it states that failure to attach vehicle registration plates at front and rear which is a lie because my back plate was attached. What should I do?
answered on Sep 29, 2023
This was a proper charge. The law states that your license plate must be attached to the front and back (both). Since it was not attached to the front of the vehicle, it violated the statute.
You have the option of going to court by requesting a trial. The police officer may not show up or... View More
the officer was no show. I was asked to enter a plead. of course I said not guilty. immediately after being found not guilty, the judge made a comment on the record and advised me to slow down. I thought judges are supposed to be unbiased, partial, etc..I am serious thinking to file a complaint... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2023
So, you’re saying you were truly innocent, the officer’s laser/radar/Lidar device or speedometer on his cruiser was not working properly, and had he showed up you would have won? In that case, you can be upset. But if you were clocked on laser equipment the device number for the equipment used... View More
My license plate expired 7/31. I renewed well before and had the updated registration card with the new sticker in the glove box, but forgot to put it on the license plate. On 8/23, I parked in free street parking and came back to my car having a ticket for “expired tags”. Is there any grace... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2023
Forgetting to put the sticker on your plate is not a defense to the charge, which is displaying expired tags. Emphasis on “displaying”. The ticket carries no points and is not a moving violation, so it will have zero impact on your insurance rates. In other words, paying the fine has no... View More
My license plate expired 7/31. I renewed well before and had the updated registration card with the new sticker in the glove box, but forgot to put it on the license plate. On 8/23, I parked in free street parking and came back to my car having a ticket for “expired tags”. Is there any grace... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2023
You can request a trial within the required time limit and go to court. You should also demand the presence of the parking attendant. If they fail to appear, the ticket should be dismissed. If they appear, show the judge proof that you renewed your tags before they expired and the judge may give... View More
the speed is 25 m i was traveling 37m at about 6:00 pm schools are out for the summer
answered on Aug 8, 2023
I assume that this is a camera citation. If so, it is a $40.00 fine and no points are assessed so it may not be worth fighting it.
Under Maryland law, camera tickets can be issued Monday through Friday between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.... View More
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