Traffic stops

Getting pulled over, documents, searches, and what happens roadside.

10 sections

Drinking Or Smoking Cannabis In The CarTransp. § 21-903 — a driver may not drink, or smoke or consume cannabis, in the passenger area
Your Phone Behind The WheelTransp. § 21-1124.1 and § 21-1124.2 — no texting, and hands only to start or end a call
Speed LimitsTransp. § 21-801.1 — 30 in a business district, 55 on a divided highway, 70 at most anywhere
Reckless And Negligent DrivingTransp. § 21-901.1 — reckless includes 30 mph over the limit; up to 60 days or $1,000
Seat BeltsTransp. § 22-412.3 — every seat, a $50 fine, and the back seat enforced only alongside another stop
Driving While SuspendedTransp. § 16-303 — up to 1 year or $1,000 for a first offense
After A CrashTransp. § 20-102 and § 20-104 — stop, stay, help and exchange information
The DUI StopTransp. § 21-902 and § 16-205.1 — 0.08, a test nobody can be compelled to take, and 270 days for refusing italso here
Under 21 And DrivingTransp. § 16-113 — no alcohol in the blood at all until 21, and a midnight curfew until 18also here
The Lemon LawCom. Law § 14-1502 — 18,000 miles or 24 months, four repairs or 30 days out of servicealso here

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