Updated:  January 2010

TRAFFIC TICKETS

The Graduate Legal Aid Office can provide information about traffic tickets issued in Maryland and help students evaluate the best course of action to take after receiving a ticket.  Some of the questions we can help with include:

• What type of plea should I enter?
• What penalties are likely?
• What are the consequences of a conviction?
• How can I request a postponement?
• What happens in court if the officer does not appear?
• Will I recieve points against my license if I pay the fine?

We cannot provide specific information or advice about tickets issued in other states, but may be able to help you find information or referrals.

Please note:  If you have been charged with a driving offense involving drugs or alcohol, we will recommend that you seek advice from an outside attorney who specializes in that area of law.  We can provide referrals.

ALWAYS BRING YOUR TICKET WITH YOU WHEN YOU COME TO SEE US FOR INFORMTION OR ADVICE.

RESOURCES

Md. Traffic Court:  http://www.mdcourts.gov/district/selfhelp/traffic.html

Md. State Bar Association: www.msba.gov

People's Law Library: www.peoples-law.com

Motor Vehicle Administration:  www.mva.state.md.us

Maryland Transportation Statutes:  http://198.187.128.12/maryland/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=fs-main.htm&2.0

TIP OF THE MONTH:

Does a conviction of an out-of-state traffic offense result in "points" on my Maryland driving record?

Not necessarily. Under Maryland traffic statutes, points are ordinarily not transferable except for the most serious violations. Do not let this fool you, though - the conviction itself ordinarily will appear on your Maryland record. For more information about the point system, click on the MVA link above.  And as always, if you have specific questions or n

  
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