From Chief Judge Morrissey, please read this letter regarding revisions to the citation and disposition docket which is effective January 1, 2025, and this letter regarding revisions to the transfer of liability court process.
Legislation
Transportation Article § 21-810
HB0513, Ch. 17 - Motor Vehicles - Work Zone Speed Control Systems - Revisions (Maryland Road Worker Protection Act of 2024)
- As of January 1, 2025, the civil penalty tier for a work zone violation is:
- if the citation alleges that the driver of the motor vehicle exceeded the speed limit by between 12 and 15, inclusive, miles per hour, $60;
- if the citation alleges that the driver of the motor vehicle exceeded the speed limit by between 16 and 19, inclusive, miles per hour, $80;
- if the citation alleges that the driver of the motor vehicle exceeded the speed limit by between 20 and 29, inclusive, miles per hour, $140;
- if the citation alleges that the driver of the motor vehicle exceeded the speed limit by between 30 and 39, inclusive, miles per hour, $270;
- if the citation alleges that the driver of the motor vehicle exceeded the speed limit by 40 miles per hour or more, $500.
- If a violation is recorded while workers are present in the work zone, the civil penalty shall be double the amount that would otherwise apply.
Sample Uniform Documents
Notice:
The Statewide uniform citation and related documents with the District Court seal are not to include any additional fees, whether they are administrative fees, MVA flagging fees, or credit card convenience fees. Any questions regarding the ability to assess fees should be directed to the appropriate legal authority in their jurisdiction.