By Jonathan L. Haskell, Esq., Criminal Defense Attorney | DUI & Traffic Violations – Calvert County, Maryland
Traffic Camera Ticket Lawyer Chesapeake Beach, MD | Red Light & Speeding Defense
If you received a traffic camera ticket in Chesapeake Beach, you’re probably wondering whether it’s even worth fighting.
Maybe you didn’t see the flash. Maybe the car was yours, but you weren’t the one driving.
Or maybe the speed limit dropped without warning near one of those red-light cameras on MD 261.
Whatever the case, don’t rush to pay it.
I’m a defense attorney based in Calvert County, and I’ve handled enough of these to know: traffic camera tickets may look automatic, but they’re not always fair—or accurate.
How Chesapeake Beach Cameras Work
MD 261 runs right through Chesapeake Beach, and it’s one of the most monitored roads in the area. Speed and red-light cameras are often posted in school zones and at major intersections, without explicit warning.
These tickets usually arrive in the mail and include:
- A photo of your vehicle
- A timestamp and alleged speed
- A fine (typically $40–$75)
- A due date for payment or a court request
But here’s the thing: just because a camera says you were speeding or ran a red light doesn’t mean the state has an airtight case.
Reasons You Shouldn’t Just Pay
Most people pay these tickets without giving it a second thought.
But that can be a mistake, especially if:
- You weren’t the driver
- The license plate is misread
- The signage near the camera wasn’t visible
- You were driving safely, but needed to avoid a hazard
- The timestamp or photo is unclear or flawed
Once you pay, you admit liability. You also give up the right to contest the ticket.
And while these citations usually don’t carry points, they can still affect insurance and come back to haunt you if you get another.
Can These Tickets Be Fought?
Absolutely. I’ve helped clients get these tickets tossed or reduced in Calvert County.
Here’s what I look for:
- Improper camera placement or signage
- Malfunctioning or miscalibrated equipment
- Unclear images or plate numbers
- Proof you weren’t driving (with a statement or documentation)
- Procedural errors—like missed deadlines or bad notice
Camera enforcement is only as strong as its weakest link.
If something doesn’t add up, I raise it in court.
Why Clients Call Me Before Paying
- I know the local roads, judges, and court processes in Calvert County
- I handle camera citations quickly and often without you having to appear
- I treat even “small” tickets seriously—because they add up fast
- I help protect your record, your wallet, and your legal rights
“Traffic cameras are machines—not law. You still have the right to challenge them, and I’m here to help you do it the smart way.”
— Jonathan L. Haskell, Esq.
Got a Camera Ticket in Chesapeake Beach? Let’s Talk.
Whether it’s a red-light violation or a speeding citation on MD 261, don’t just pay the fine and move on.
Let me review the evidence and see if we can mount a defense.
👉 Book your consultation online now or call us directly at 301-627-5844.
