Today, a number of important new laws go into effect related to
driving and vehicles. At RSRM, familiarity with the law is a must for our
attorneys so that we can effectively and efficiently represent our clients.
Below is a brief summary of several of the new laws and their effect on Maryland drivers:
Increased Maximum Speed Limit on Highways: State highway
officials will be able to increase the State’s speed limit from 65 to 70 miles
per hour on some specific highways.
Yellow
Alert System: The Maryland State Police will be required to develop an alert
program to find missing drivers in hit-and-run incidents that result in serious
injury.
Prohibition
Against Unattended Vehicles: Exceptions have been developed to the old Maryland
law which provided that individuals were prohibited from leaving a parked
vehicle unattended with the engine running. As of today, individuals can
now do so for up to 5 minutes without facing a $70.00 ticket if: 1) the
individual started the key with a keyless remote ignition system; or 2) the car
is locked and parked on private property. Something to look forward to as
the cold days of winter lie before us!
RSRM
urges its clients to keep these changes in mind and wishes everyone safe
driving as we head into the Fall and Winter months!
