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Old 04-09-2011, 07:13 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Anyone got a speeding ticket in MD since the new law about having to request a waiver hearing or a trial?

I got pulled over the other day by the MD Transportation Police for doing 70 in a 55 zone on 895. According to the new rules, I can't just not pay the fine and wait for a court date. (Shadowquad let me know this at the last meet)

I have an Indiana license but I have my car registered here in MD. So my options are to request a trial (plead not guilty) or request a waiver hearing (guilty with an explanation). Does anything help in this state such as traffic school like in VA, or should I just go to court and plead guilty and ask for leniency?
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Yes, I was speeding. I wasn't planning on requesting a trial and not guilty. I was just wondering if it would help to do an online traffic court / ask for leniency and plead guilty. I've considered getting an attorney but I didn't know if it was worth it, but it's worth it to me to pay up to 700 not to get any points.
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That sucks man, best of luck to you

My sister had one a couple months ago, but I'm not sure if it was before or after the new law. She went to court and she was told if she took the class, she wouldn't get any points. It was also her first ticket so the judge may have been a bit more lenient.
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Do you know what class? Was it an online one?
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I think it was online, but she had to go do an exam in person at the end. I'll ask her tomorrow and find out
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Yes, I was speeding. I wasn't planning on requesting a trial and not guilty. I was just wondering if it would help to do an online traffic court / ask for leniency and plead guilty. I've considered getting an attorney but I didn't know if it was worth it, but it's worth it to me to pay up to 700 not to get any points.
How would you get points on an Indiana license with a MD speeding ticket? Every time I've gotten a ticket out of state the points have never transfered, just pay the fine.
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How would you get points on an Indiana license with a MD speeding ticket? Every time I've gotten a ticket out of state the points have never transfered, just pay the fine.
There are a combination of things I'm worried about. Not only do I not want any possible points, I don't want it on my record. According to the Drivers License Compact, states can put the points on but usually just record the offense. I don't even want the offense listed on my driving record if possible since I'm in the process of applying for a job that prefers a clean driving record. Even if you don't get points, your insurance can still be raised if the offence is on your record.

Here is the link to IN state law and according to the agreement they "can" put points on. MD has a similar law but doesn't assign points unless it's a DWI, manslaughter, etc...

Indiana Code 9-28-1

I was speeding so I'll take the punishment, I'm just trying to figure out if taking a class will sway the judge to give me Probation Before Judgement or to maybe even just give me a large fine.

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How would you get points on an Indiana license with a MD speeding ticket? Every time I've gotten a ticket out of state the points have never transfered, just pay the fine.
Brian, I used to live in Bloomington, Indiana and got a ticket there 8 years ago but the points never transfered over. The story is different though for those having these states license NJ/NY/PA/MD/VA.
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Brian, I used to live in Bloomington, Indiana and got a ticket there 8 years ago but the points never transfered over. The story is different though for those having these states license NJ/NY/PA/MD/VA.
Should I just pay the fine then, or should I plead guilty and go to court and ask for leniency? If the judge gave me a PBJ would that even help in this case?
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Should I just pay the fine then, or should I plead guilty and go to court and ask for leniency? If the judge gave me a PBJ would that even help in this case?
I'd say just got to court, you'll get an opportunity to enter a plea, and usually a plea of guilty is not a bad thing, they sometimes will reduce the fine, and sometimes not take any points.

Me personally, if I got a speeding ticket, im definitely going to court, and putting in a guilty plea.
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Should I just pay the fine then, or should I plead guilty and go to court and ask for leniency? If the judge gave me a PBJ would that even help in this case?
If it is not an issue with your schedule, you could plead not guilty and then go to court to make a case for you. You might be lucky and get the fine and number of points significantly reduced (in the eventuality that you transfer your IN license to MD license). You might have a judge in a good mood and ask for leniency in the fine amount.
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I got a stoplight violation a few years back in PA (it was yellow dammit) and PA vehicle code has a section where I could basically plead gulity and pay the fine, but not get the points. The condition was you had to get the officer to agree to not dispute this prior to court, most do not because they think court is a complete waste of time anyhow.

MD may have something similar, but it would still show on your record I would think, as would taking the class and the plea.
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If you have to go to the Wilkins Ave court house I say go pled. Give some BS story of working overtime n just wanted to get home. PBJ everytime.
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