Driving an Unregistered Vehicle in Maryland

Maryland law and the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) require the registration of all operable vehicles.  If an individual drives an unregistered vehicle, or allows an unregistered vehicle to be driven, he or she faces fines and other potential restrictions.  A Maryland driving without registration citation is a serious matter that needs to be addressed quickly to avoid future restrictions on one's driver's license and driving privileges.  If you have been cited for driving without registration, an experienced lawyer can help.

The Maryland transportation code states that it is a criminal misdemeanor to drive or knowingly allow a vehicle to be driven without registration, whether the vehicle was never registered, has expired plates, or the registration was suspended or revoked. 

If you are ticketed for driving without registration in Maryland, contact a Maryland traffic attorney to discuss your options.  If you are the owner of the unregistered vehicle, the state must prove that you knowingly allowed the car or truck to be driven.

There are a number of reasons that a vehicle may not be registered.  One may simply fail to register a vehicle within the designated time frame or mistakenly let the registration lapse.  If you have an outstanding Maryland warrant, you may be apprehensive about registering a vehicle for fear that your appearance at the MVA will lead to an arrest.  Regardless of your circumstance, a skilled Maryland traffic lawyer can evaluate the citation for operating an unregistered vehicle to let you know if you have a case for fighting the complaint.  For a free consultation, please contact Price Benowitz LLP.