This is a moving violation. I believe it is 1 point unless it was an accident in which case it is 3 points. You should request a trial and not a waiver hearing and go to court. If the officer does not appear, you will be acquitted. If the officer is present, you can decide whether to have a trial... View More

This is a 3 point offense. Requests a trial, not a waiver hearing.

The correct citation is Transportation Code, Section 21-405(e)(2)(i):

(e)

(1) This subsection applies to a stopped, standing, or parked vehicle that is:

(i) 1. On a highway;

2. Using a visual... View More

The real question is why, provided there was an articulable basis for conducting the stop, you would be hesitant to provide the license? Regardless, the police take physical custody of your license to run your information through their on board computer to verify your identity, determine your... View More

Yes, you have the right to plead not guilty and contest the citation. However, if the Officer testifies that he conducted a "pace" of your vehicle for a specified distance and that his vehicle's speedometer was properly calibrated and found to be accurate prior to his measuring your... View More

Yes, you are at fault. ALL red lights require a full stop, even those where by law you are allowed to make a right turn. The right turn is allowed after you stop. You were treating a right turn on a red light as if you had a green right turn arrow. That isn't the law.

Historic vehicles cannot be used for general transportation or to transport passengers or property on highways. They cannot be used to go to work or school. They can only be used in exhibitions, club activities, parades, yours, occasional transportation, and other similar uses. Thus, you cannot use... View More

It depends where you live, particularly if the mailbox is located on your personal property. I suggest you call your local police precinct to report the incident - if there is an applicable law, an Officer can issue a Citation, but that doesn't necessarily mean the car will be moved.... View More

a Moped is a motor vehicle in Maryland and the operator must be licensed. A motor vehicle violation, if one is convicted, may trigger a violation of probation, but that depends on the terms of the probation order. You would be best to consult with a qualified traffic attorney who can evaluate the... View More

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

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.

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

You need a lawyer. Either retain private counsel or go to the Public Defender. You are looking at jail time for the new charge as well as the probation violation.

Follow the instructions to request a trial and go to court and fight the ticket. There is a time deadline to request a trial. You can appear in court to contest the ticket.