Category Archives: Traffic Law
Negligent, Reckless and Aggressive Driving Laws in Maryland
In order to combat serious car and truck accidents, Maryland law makes it unlawful to engage in negligent, reckless or aggressive driving. To understand the boundaries of and differences between these three traffic offenses, the following sections will explore important considerations for each offense. Negligent Driving in Maryland The definition of negligent driving appears… Read More »
The Sentencing For Heather Cook Spotlights How Drunk Driving Cases Are Treated in Maryland
Are the laws—and the judges—too lenient in Maryland? Or are high-profile cases changing enforcement of DUI/DWI cases? The sentencing of Bishop Heather Cook for drunk driving puts a spotlight on how many of these cases are treated in the courts in Maryland. Read More From CBS News
Mayor’s task force issues recommendations for speed camera reform
By Scott Calvert, The Baltimore Sun3:45 p.m. EDT, March 20, 2013 A task force studying Baltimore’s troubled speed camera program will urge the city to increase oversight of the process, change the way camera sites are selected and create a new website containing maps and other information for the public, according to draft recommendations… Read More »
