Does the form work in Maryland?
Maryland requires a sworn statement that you weren’t driving, sent by certified mail, plus corroborating evidence — a higher bar than most states. A stolen-vehicle defense with a police report also applies. Speed cameras are limited to school and work zones.
Statute: Md. Transp. § 21-809. Active camera programs include Baltimore, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County. Last verified June 2026. Confirm with your court before filing.
How to file in Maryland
Three steps. Then one thing you should not do.
Make sure it’s true
Someone other than you genuinely had the car. The form is sworn.
File before the deadline
Submit by sworn letter sent certified mail, with supporting evidence, before the trial/response date on the citation.
Let the court decide
They cancel it or set a hearing. Civil either way — no points.
Maryland camera tickets: FAQ
If someone else was driving, can I get out of a camera ticket in Maryland?
Yes. Maryland lets the registered owner file a sworn statement of non-responsibility (Md. Transp. § 21-809) stating you weren’t the driver, naming the person who actually had the vehicle. A valid one can cancel the ticket. It must be true — it’s sworn under penalty of perjury.
How do I fight a traffic camera ticket in Maryland?
If someone else was driving, file a sworn statement of non-responsibility (Md. Transp. § 21-809) — follow the steps above. If it was you, request a hearing to contest the citation itself. Either way these are civil tickets, so no license points.
What is the sworn statement of non-responsibility in Maryland?
It’s a sworn statement to the court that the vehicle was in someone else’s control at the time of the camera infraction. File it by sworn letter sent certified mail, with supporting evidence, before the trial/response date on the citation.
Do camera tickets in Maryland put points on my license?
No. Automated red-light and speed camera citations in Maryland are civil — they don’t add points to your driving record. Don’t pay the fine before filing, though — paying usually withdraws your right to declare.
Do I have to name who was driving in Maryland?
Yes — Maryland’s process requires you to identify the actual driver for liability to transfer to them. (Some states, like Washington and Oregon, don’t require this; Maryland does.)
One rule: it has to be true.
This is a statement under penalty of perjury. If someone else really was driving, use it without hesitation. If you were the one driving, filing anyway is a crime far more serious than the ticket — just pay it or request a hearing.
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