Most of the states in the US have an “absolute” speeding law. This means that if you violated a traffic signed and drove with a speed greater than what the sign allowed, you have violated the law and there aren’t many defenses that you can use. So what happens if you have violated the Maryland speeding limits? How can you fight a speeding ticket in Maryland?
These are the questions that you need to have answers for and we have decided to share with you the best strategies for getting out of a speeding ticket. However, if you have been involved in a car crash, things will get more complicated and you will need the help of your personal injury lawyer from Maryland.
The speeding limits in Maryland are the following:
Of course, besides those limits, there are also other limits that can be imposed by traffic signs in certain areas. If you find yourself in the situation where you broke the speeding limit, you may expect a fine that doesn’t exceed $500 and/or a license suspension of no more than two years.
When it comes to reckless driving, the license suspension regulation stays the same, but the fine can go up to $1000.
Besides that, there is also the point system. As you may know, if you accumulate 8 or 12 points within two years (16 respectively 19 if your employment requires driving), you may be subjected to a license suspension or even revocation.
Possible defense strategies for a speeding ticket in Maryland
As Maryland has an “absolute” speed law system, it is very hard to get out of a speeding ticket. However, there are three situations that you can successfully use to prove that you shouldn’t get a ticket. The most common one it to attack the officer’s determination of your speed. For this, you will need to find out what tool they used to determine your speed and research on how to attack that tool.
You can also ask your personal injury lawyer from Maryland for advice. Another strategy is to claim an emergency that made you exceed the speeding limit — for example, an injured passenger that needed to be taken immediately to the hospital. Of course, you will have to prove there was an actual emergency. Another method people use, but is not very common, is to claim that the police officer mistook your car for another one.
If you believe that was, indeed, the case, you can use it. Otherwise, it is best to attack the officer’s speed assessment method.
If you were involved in a car accident, things change. You may face more severe consequences so you should reach out to an Annapolis injury lawyer.
Contact the best Annapolis injury attorney at (443) 569-3950 or send us an email at chris@annapolisaccidentattorney.com. You will receive a free initial evaluation from a top Annapolis injury attorney so that you can understand the particularities of your situation.
