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 
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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
I was rushing to park in DC by the National Building Museum for work, parking in a spot that was not clearly labeled as Handicapped,
as the meter with the handicap marker was broken with the zone # on the side, I paid online instead. Please advise if you can help me avoid payment of the $500 fine.
answered on Feb 23, 2024
You should repost your question to DC lawyers by listing the location as Washington, D.C. Good luck to you.
I just want to know if I should just pay the ticket or if I have a case to defend since I did in fact renew my registration
answered on Jan 25, 2024
You can request a trial and go to court. You can provide proof that you had the stickers, but did not put them on the car. It is still a violation, but the judge may cut you a break.
answered on Nov 4, 2023
The "B" restriction is corrective lenses.
The "J" restriction is "Other" so you would need to contact the MVA to see the restriction in your case.
Tag. I did not know it was stolen. What's going to happen to me
answered on Sep 15, 2023
If you have been charged with a crime, you should retain counsel to represent you. If not, you need to remove it from your vehicle right away. You should seek legal advice about what to do with it.
Seller giving me a fake bill of sale. While waiting for the investigation to be completed so I can register the car and get a tag my temporary tag was expiring. I ask the MVA if they could issue me a new temporary tag will waiting but they told me they can't. I make the wrong decision to... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2023
These charges carry possible jail time. You should retain an attorney to represent you. Do not pay any of the tickets. An attorney should be able to keep you out of jail if you have no prior record.
In Oct '22 I received a speed camera ticket from the DC DMV (I am a MD resident). The issue is that I was definitively NOT on the road at the timestamp on the ticket but in with a doctor, which was verified with a written letter from him. This letter and my disagreement with this ticket was... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2023
You may want to repost your question to DC attorneys by listing the location as DC.
He was referring to my windshield. But the WO is just says tints. Do i still have to follow thru since nothing was checked with the meter
answered on Jun 26, 2023
If you do not comply with the work order, your registration can be suspended. You also could be stopped again. You should get the problem resolved.
answered on May 22, 2023
No, it is prohibited for a minor to use a wireless device while driving, whether bluetooth or any other form of access.
I look it up and found this driver.
Drivers under the age of 18
Drivers under the age of 18 may not use a "wireless communication device" (a handheld or hands-free device used to access telephone service) while driving, except to contact 9-1-1. Doing so is a primary... View More
Specifically if a citizen was found Not Guilty on a specific charge that caused repairs to be made?
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answered on Apr 25, 2023
Not guilty does not necessarily mean you were not responsible. So this question cannot be answered without knowing all of the facts. But the not guilty does not necessarily release your potential liability
How do I clear this up? My mom stopped driving so I have get DL asap
My wife received a ticket for driving with suspended registration due to missing smog check yet I have paperwork showing the current smog check still has 8 months on it. The only option on the ticket is "request a trial" which seems way to much for what seems like a clerical error. Is... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2023
You cannot clear this up without going to court. She should request a trial within 30 days of the ticket and go to court. She should bring proof that her registration is valid and the emissions test. She should be acquitted under these facts.
If both ways have green lights and no arrows. A driver turning left from one side, another turning right from the other, so both heading to the same spot. If they collide and the driver turning right did nothing to avoid, but driver turning left didn’t yield properly, who’s at fault? Does... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2023
The vehicle turning left in your scenario must yield the right of way to the vehicle coming in the opposite direction and making the right turn. The vehicle making the left turn is at fault for the accident.
answered on Oct 18, 2022
Contact an attorney right away. This offense carries possible jail time and points. If you have a good driving record, jail is unlikely and an attorney should be able to keep the points off your record. You should also get your car insured before court which will make a big difference.
I received a speeding ticket June 2021 in Virginia during an emergency! I live in Maryland. I went to court for that ticket and explained the situation too the judge, and he dismissed the case! I find out today that I have a non violation on my driving record for improper use of equipment in... View More
answered on Oct 6, 2022
It could be an error. You should go to the Clerk's office and have them pull the file. The judge makes a handwritten decision and you can see it.
Of course, I am assuming that you are saying that you went to court for the improper use of equipment charge in Maryland and it was... View More
I received a speeding ticket in Virginia during an emergency! I went to court in Va and the judge dismissed all charges and I paid the court fine! I find out today I have a non- speeding violation on my driving record in Maryland for improper use of equipment in Maryland. I do not understand! How... View More
answered on Oct 6, 2022
It is impossible for any of us to know the reason the police officer issued the citation. You can request a trial within 30 days of the ticket 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.
Do not request a... View More
Fault couldn’t be determined in the accident so it is my belief my car insurance will skyrocket.
answered on Oct 5, 2022
No, you cannot sue the police for failure to write a ticket. They have absolute discretion on whether to issue a citation. Regardless, issuing a citation does not determine fault. You can sue the other driver and your own insurance company if he is uninsured and if you win, your rates will not go... View More
I was told a traffic camera shows I did not stop at a red light. I have requested a court date however it has been over 2 years and a court date has not been set. Can I request the violation be dismissed due to the length of time for a court date? This is in Maryland, Prince Georges County
answered on Oct 4, 2022
You can make a speedy trial argument, but you are supposed to demand the speedy trial for the clock to start ticking on your speedy trial rights. Having said that, there is no harm in making the argument. Any delays brought on by Covid will be excused.
answered on Sep 7, 2022
It is unlikely you would be picked up on a bench warrant by going into a bank, but you never know. There are no guarantees.
Your best bet is to consult with an attorney to see if the warrant can be recalled. In some cases, an attorney can file a motion to quash a warrant.
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