Blog: Traffic Crimes
- Maryland’s Crackdown on Street Racing: What to Do if You're Charged
Jun 11, 2024
With the recent introduction of stricter laws against street racing in Maryland, understanding the legal implications and the steps to take if charged is crucial. The new law, effective June 1, 2024, signed by Governor Wes Moore, imposes severe penalties for those involved in street racing and exhibition driving. Here’s what you need to know and do if you find yourself facing these New Maryland Law on Street Racing: What It Means for You...Read More - Maryland Motorists Must “Move Over” for All Disabled Vehicles
Oct 13, 2022
October is “Move Over Awareness” month in Maryland. The campaign is aimed at promoting an Previously, the law only applied when drivers were approaching law enforcement vehicles, tow trucks, and emergency response vehicles and equipment. Maryland is the eighth state to expand its “Move Over Law” to include disabled vehicles. “Moving over and slowing down when passing a vehicle stopped on the highway isn’t just a matter of following the...Read More - What does probation before judgment on your license mean?
Aug 31, 2022
Residents of Maryland who get points against their driving record run the risk of having their license suspended. However, probation before judgment could benefit you if you have been charged with traffic violations. The purpose of probation before judgment Probation before judgment (PBJ) means that the judge has granted a person probation before issuing a judgment on any When the terms have been met, a PBJ can also prevent a person’s...Read More - Traffic citations expunged after trip to appeals court
Dec 23, 2019
A Maryland woman’s request to have charges for driving on a suspended license, possessing a suspended license and displaying a suspended license expunged was successful recently; but, it took a trip to Maryland’s appeals court for her request to be granted. The plaintiff received four traffic citations – exceeding the maximum posted speed in violation of Maryland law, driving on a suspended license, possessing a suspended license and displaying a suspended license. She pleaded...Read More - Maryland Drivers Face Expanded Liability Under “Move Over Law,” “Block the Box”
Nov 22, 2018
Maryland drivers, dubbed the worst in the nation by Allstate Insurance, will see the expanded reach on Oct. 1 of a little-known law that requires drivers to slow down or to move to another lane when coming upon emergency, transportation, service and utility vehicles as well as waste and recycling vehicles that have their lights flashing. The law, which was originally meant to protect the occupants of emergency response and law enforcement vehicles conducting...Read More