Driving Without Insurance in Maryland

Driving without car insurance in Maryland is not only a bad idea, it is a crime.  If you are caught driving without insurance in Maryland, you face criminal charges that can lead to fines of up to $1000 and a maximum of one year in jail on the first offense.  You could also receive 5 points against your driver's license for driving without insurance in Maryland.   After accumulating too many points,  your license can be suspended or revoked, in addition to your insurance rates going up. Maryland Driving without Insurance charges should not to be taken lightly.  If you are charged as an uninsured motorist, contacting a lawyer can help minimize the impact on your life.

Even if you are never caught driving your uninsured vehicle, simply allowing the insurance to lapse leads to automatic fines in Maryland.  You can be fined a maximum of $2500 each year the car is uninsured, even if you never drive the vehicle.  Additionally, the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) can  suspend your registration and prevent you from registering any other vehicles until all insurance obligations are met.

The skilled attorneys with Price Benowitz LLP know how to defend you against the criminal charge of driving without insurance in Maryland.  We understand that a conviction for such a seemingly small violation can have serious impact-legally, financially, and professionally.  If you are charged with driving without insurance in Maryland, contact Price Benowitz LLP for a free consultation with a Maryland traffic lawyer who can explain your options.

If you have been charged with violating Washington DC traffic laws or driving without insurance in Virginia, please visit our Washington DC Traffic Lawyer and Virginia Driving Without Insurance webpages.