What to do if you get a driving citation?
High school students may appear in court to ask the Judge to attend a driving class if they have no prior offenses. Driving uninsured citations can be dismissed prior to the court date if you can provide valid proof of insurance on the date of the offense to the court.
Do you have to go to court for a traffic citation?
If a citation is not approved to be paid by the Solicitor’s office, you must appear in court on your court date (listed on the citation). If you are arrested, you MUST appear for court. Citations for Reckless Driving, Speeding 24 mph or more over the posted speed limit, and accidents are not payable online.
When do I get my citation trial notice?
Your trial will be set at a later time on a Wednesday morning. You will receive a trial notice by mail and email, if provided, approximately three (3) to four (4) weeks prior to your trial date. Option 4 Trial by affidavit is not an option in this court.
Can you pay a DUI citation before your court date?
In other words, if you are charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Expired Tag, you cannot pay the citation for Expired Tag before your court date, even though it is on the list below of citations that can be paid before your court date.
How do I get a court date for a traffic citation?
Request for court dates MUST be received within 30 calendar days from the date the citation was issued or it will result in late fees being assessed and a possible suspension of driving privileges. Court dates will not be made by telephone. Note: Attorneys are required to e-file via the E-portal to request court dates.
Can a court date be set on multiple citations?
If the citation is beyond (30) calendar days from issuance you cannot use the online system. If requesting court dates on multiple citations, the same court date cannot be guaranteed. Once a court date has been scheduled, it cannot be rescheduled or voided using the online system.
When do you get a traffic citation in Maryland?
When you are charged with a payable traffic offense, the officer will give you two copies of the handwritten version of the traffic citation. If the citation was issued electronically, the officer prints you a copy from his patrol car. There are two types of traffic violations in Maryland, “payable” and “must appear”.
Can you request an extension on a traffic citation?
You cannot request an extension if your civil traffic citation is past the due date. You must request extensions in person at any Clerk’s Office Location. Extensions will not be given over the phone. If you request an extension to pay your civil traffic citation, you waive your right to set a court date for your citation.