Negligent Driving

Maryland Negligent Driving Lawyer

Under Maryland Code, Transportation 21-901.1(b), negligent driving is defined as operating a motor vehicle in a careless or imprudent manner that endangers either property or the safety of any individual. The Judge must find the accused driver did not exercise the same amount of care that a "driver of ordinary care" would have demonstrated "under similar circumstances."

Law enforcement officers tend lump negligent driving charges along with other criminal charges, such as reckless driving, driving under the influence of alcohol and texting while driving. On other occasions, a Maryland State Trooper or county police officer will charge a motorist with negligent driving just because s/he had the misfortune of being involved in an accident. Although State's Attorneys and District Court judges are sometimes persuaded to offer Probations Before Judgment (PBJ's), the maximum fine for negligent driving is a $140 fine plus one point against your driver's license.

At The Law Offices Of Amar Weisman, we recognize that every negligent driving case is unique. If you have been accused of negligent driving and are considering defending your license to drive, then you have every reason to call (410) 321-4994 to schedule a free initial consultation, either over the telephone or at our Towson location just across the street from the District Court Of Maryland For Baltimore County.