Maryland · Maryland Code — Transportation Article

Md. Code, Transp. § 26-201: - 1605 - (a) A police officer may charge a person with a violation of any of the following, if the officer has probable cause to believe that the person has committed or is committing the violation: (1) The Maryland Vehicle Law, including any regulation adopted under any of its provisions; (2) A tra

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What this law says, in plain English

This statute authorizes police officers to issue traffic citations for violations of Maryland vehicle laws, traffic ordinances, and certain tax and business regulations, and prescribes the required contents and procedures for such citations.

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