It’s unclear how these drivers are still on the road but all three have high-priced lawsuits against them regardless
February 26, 2025 at 17:55
- Maryland is suing three drivers with extensive violation records to reduce dangerous driving.
- Each driver accumulated dozens of speeding tickets and other offenses, owing at least $27,882.
- It’s unclear if the state plans to suspend their licenses or attempt to take away their cars.
It turns out that in Maryland, you can rack up dozens of high-risk traffic violations and still keep your driver’s license. That’s the big takeaway from a trio of new lawsuits against some remarkably reckless drivers. Each of the three individuals named in these suits has at least 84 traffic infractions—and yet, all of them still have valid licenses. Now, the state is seeking $95,534 in fines to hold them accountable.
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The lawsuits, filed by Washington, D.C.’s Attorney General Brian Schwalb, target three Maryland drivers whose violations are nothing short of wild. These aren’t just minor infractions like parking tickets or expired registrations either. These individuals are accused of consistently blowing through red lights, speeding through school zones, and recklessly endangering other motorists.
Caught on Camera, Not by Cops
One of the drivers named in the lawsuits reportedly racked up a staggering 125 traffic violations, while another managed 84. The third sits between those two at 109. Of those 334 infractions, 226 are for speeding. According to court filings, they have repeatedly ignored penalties and failed to respond to citations, making them some of the most egregious offenders on the road.
It’s worth noting that the vast majority of these tickets came from red light and speeding cameras, not traditional traffic stops involving a police officer. The state, through these lawsuits, is now trying to reclaim unpaid fines and hold these drivers accountable for their reckless behavior.
Schwalb’s office emphasizes that this lawsuit isn’t just about collecting money, it’s about public safety. “Drivers who repeatedly violate traffic laws at this scale pose an enormous risk to pedestrians, cyclists, and other motorists,” he stated. The city has been trying to reduce traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries, and part of that effort includes ensuring that habitual offenders face consequences.
But with Maryland’s seemingly lax oversight on license suspensions and vehicle seizures, two things not mentioned anywhere by Schwalb or in the complaints themselves, these drivers have continued to operate vehicles with impunity. At least two “hold a Maryland driver’s license” according to court documents too so it seems as though the state hasn’t even suspended their legal right to drive.
We’ve reached out to Maryland officials for clarification and will update this story if we learn more about how these drivers managed to keep their licenses despite their extensive violations.
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