A Montgomery County Circuit Court judge ruled last week that “not being the driver” is a valid defense against a speed camera citation. Basing his decision on careful analysis of Maryland law, the judge determined that a person named on a citation has no duty to identify the actual driver to exercise this defense.It's a little sad when we have to take such rulings as a good sign.
The case involved a citation issued to a leading member of the Maryland Drivers Alliance, Ron Ely. Ely had received a speed camera citation from Montgomery county for a Toyota Prius, for which he was one of two registered owners. Mr. Ely was not the driver – or even a passenger -- at the time of the alleged violation.
Friday, December 6, 2013
Good Legal News in Maryland: Innocence Still a Valid Defense
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