Why Can a Driver’s License Be Suspended or Revoked in Maryland?

Maryland drivers need a valid license to get to their jobs, run shopping and other errands, visit friends, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the state. So, losing your right to drive can have serious financial and personal consequences. There are many reasons why a driver’s license can be suspended or revoked. The ability…

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Let’s Bust Some Maryland Traffic Ticket Myths

The world is full of harmless myths and superstitions, local legends, things like Mothmen and Big Feet. Largely, these are just fun ways to make sense of the world and one can believe in them for their whole lives without being negatively affected. But, uh…when it comes to myths about the law, you just get…

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Fighting Unfair Traffic Violation Charges

As common as it is to get into a car accident at some point in your life, it’s even more common to get a traffic violation of some sort. From the moment we get our licenses to the day we make some young whippersnapper drive us around, some sort of mistake — genuine or alleged…

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Maryland Ticket Offenses That Result in 8 Points

If you are found guilty of a Maryland driving offense worth 8 points or an offense that brings your total to 8 more points, your license will be suspended. You will also have to pay fines and costs. The points will be placed on your driving record so that when you restore your license, you…

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Ticket Offenses in Maryland That Result in 5 Points

Traffic tickets are more than just temporary inconveniences and small fines. Most moving violations will result in points on your driving record. If you accumulate too many points, your license may be suspended or revoked. Insurance companies will learn of the points on your record through the Maryland Department of Motor Vehicles. The insurance companies…

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In a Rush? Here’s What You Need to Know About Speeding in Maryland

Remember in the early days of the pandemic, when (allegedly) you could watch cops just waving speeders by on the highway? Those days are gone, my friends. As more and more people obtain their vaccinations for COVID-19, the police are pulling more and more off the road for speeding. Speeding violations can be very expensive…

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What Happens at a Motor Vehicle Administration Hearing?

Let’s say you found yourself in a situation where the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) has decided to suspend your driver’s license. Maybe you hold a provisional license and you committed a moving violation, forcing the MVA to suspend your license. Maybe you were arrested for driving while under the influence (DUI), and you refused to…

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Put the Scalpel Down. You’re in Court, for Crying Out Loud

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to countless changes in our day-to-day lives as we all adjust to social distancing guidelines. If you’ve been on Earth for the past year, this is not news. Luckily, the existence of video-chatting services like Zoom means we can all stay connected — and even see faces without masks! —…

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