Queen Anne’s County sees heavy traffic enforcement along Route 50 and Route 301. This guide explains where a routine speeding ticket ends and reckless driving begins, how to keep points off your Maryland MVA record, what the local court process looks like, and what to do if you are pulled over near Centreville.
Since October 1, 2025, Maryland treats driving 30 mph or more over the limit as criminal reckless driving under the Sergeant Patrick Kepp Act, with possible jail time, a fine and six points. This post compares the old and new penalties, explains why Kent County drivers are especially exposed and covers what to do if you are cited.
A Maryland criminal record can block jobs, housing and professional licenses, even when charges were dismissed. This guide explains what Maryland’s expungement law says, which cases qualify and which do not, the step-by-step process, what expungement does and does not do, and how it affects employment.
Summer traffic on Route 50 and the Bay Bridge brings drivers from across the region, and a crash with an out-of-state driver can complicate insurance and jurisdiction. This guide covers what to do at the scene, how Maryland’s contributory negligence rule affects your claim, what the insurance process looks like and what compensation may be available.