When a person is pulled over for a traffic violation in Maryland, he/she typically complies with the officer’s demands, accepts the ticket, and pays it within the designated period. Unfortunately, most people only challenge tickets that result in hefty fines or additional points being added to their driving record. As a Maryland traffic violations attorney, I know first hand that several police officers cite people for traffic violations without having substantial grounds in doing so. If you are looking to have a traffic violation fine reduced, or completely dismissed, our team of Rockville, Maryland traffic ticket lawyers can help.
Under no circumstances should you wait to contact our Maryland traffic ticket lawyers for a consultation. They have helped hundreds of Maryland residents save hundreds of dollars for traffic related violations and increased insurance premiums. Proudly serving all of MD: Aberdeen, Annapolis, Baltimore, Bel Air, Bethesda, Bowie, Chevy Chase, College Park, Columbia, Denton, Easton, Elkton, Ellicott City, Frederick, Glen Burnie, Greenbelt, Hagerstown, Hyattsville, Laurel, Lanham, Landover, Ocean CIty, Olney, Rockville, Salisbury, SIlver Spring, Upper Marlboro & Wheaton, MD.
Traffic Violation Overview
Our Annapolis, Maryland traffic ticket lawyers provide legal representation in defending the following types of traffic violations:
Speeding and excessive speeding
DUI including Ambien DUI, marijuana DUI, CDL DUI & child endangerment DUI
DWI including juvenile DWI, ‘wet reckless’ and others
Hit and run
Driving with a suspended/revoked license
Driving without insurance
Aggressive driving
Careless driving and texting while driving
Distracted driving
Reckless driving
Improper lane change
Fleeing and eluding the police
Failure to stop at a red light, roundabout, traffic circle or school bus
Manslaughter or negligent homicide involving a motor vehicle
In Maryland, you will have the option to either pay your traffic ticket in full, request a waiver hearing, or ask for a trial.
At the waiver hearing, you will plead guilty to the traffic violation. You will have the opportunity to try and convince the judge to reduce or waive your fine. You can also ask to be granted probation instead of a conviction which results in no points being added to your driving record.
Asking for a trial allows you to contest the ticket. Depending on the circumstances of your case, you may want to consider hiring a traffic violation attorney to represent you at trial. Doing so can ensure that the best legal defense is asserted on your behalf.
Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration Point System
If you are found responsible or convicted of a traffic violation in Maryland, points will be assessed against your driving record. Each traffic violation noted above has an assigned point value. The points will remain on your driving record indefinitely. Hence, if you accumulate points on your record over a period of years, your driving privileges may be revoked.
When you accumulate 3 to 4 points over a two year period, you will receive a letter from Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration. The letter will remind you that if you accumulate more points, more stern measures will occur. When you receive 5 to 7 points over a two year period, you will be required to attend the Points System Conference and/or complete a Driving Improvement Program. If you receive 8-11 points over a two year period, your driver’s license will be suspended. To prevent that, please contact our team of Rockville, Maryland traffic ticket lawyers.
Driver’s License Suspension & Increased Car Insurance Rates
In addition to paying a fine and having points assessed against your driving record, your driver’s license may be suspended and your car insurance rate may increase. Some major violations noted above could result in the automatic suspension of your driver’s license. Hiring a skilled traffic violation attorney can help you keep your license and prevent your car insurance rates from increasing.
If you are thinking about going to trial to contest a traffic violation, contact our Baltimore, Maryland traffic ticket lawyers in confidence for legal advice and counseling. They will review your case and discuss the likely occurrence of your legal defense prevailing. They offer consults and serve all of MD: Annapolis, Aberdeen, Baltimore, Bel Air, Bethesda, Bowie, College Park, Columbia, Denton, Easton, Edgewood, Elkton, Ellicott City, Essex, Frederick, Germantown, Gaithersburg, Montgomery Village, Upper Marlboro, Landover, Lanham, Laurel, Hagerstown, Hyattsville, Chevy Chase, Olney, Takoma Park, Towson, Silver Spring, Wheaton, Oakland, Salisbury, Ocean City, Perryville, Pikesville, MD.
