Paying Bus Camera Tickets: Md Options

If you've received a bus camera ticket in Maryland, you may be wondering how and where to pay it. A ticket issued through Montgomery County's automated traffic enforcement program is considered a civil violation, similar to a parking violation. You have a few options for payment: online, by mail, by phone, or in person. If you were not the driver, you can submit a statement to that effect, along with the full name and address of the driver, your daytime phone number, and your signature.

Paying a bus camera ticket in MD: online

If you have received a bus camera ticket in Maryland, you have the option to pay it online. This is one of four ways you can pay your fine, the others being by mail, by phone, or in person.

To pay your bus camera ticket online, you will need to visit the Online Payment Website at: https://paymentsolutions.lexisnexis.com/pc/md/city/annapolis/districtcourt. A non-refundable convenience fee applies.

To pay online, you must have your citation number available. You will also need to use either Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox as your web browser, as the payment website will not work on Internet Explorer or Edge.

It is important to note that online payments cannot be made from a cell phone or mobile device.

If you are the registered owner of the vehicle, you are responsible for the citation according to Maryland State law. You may pay the fine, which is an admission of guilt, or you may request a hearing.

Paying a bus camera ticket in MD: by mail

If you receive a payable bus camera ticket in Maryland, you have several options for payment. This includes paying by mail, which can be done by following the steps outlined below:

Firstly, it is important to note that you must take one of the outlined actions within 30 days of receiving the citation. To pay by mail, send a check or money order to the District Court Traffic Processing Center at P.O. Box 6676, Annapolis, MD 21401. Ensure that you include the citation number and your license plate number on your payment to ensure proper credit.

If you are the registered owner of the vehicle but were not the driver at the time of the infraction, you can provide a statement to identify the person who was driving. This statement must be signed and affirmed, and include the full name and address of the driver, as well as your daytime phone number. This request must be received no later than 30 days after the mail date of the citation and sent in an envelope clearly marked "Transfer of Liability" to the Automated Traffic Enforcement Unit at P.O. Box 10314, Gaithersburg, MD 20898.

If you wish to plead "guilty with an explanation" and request a waiver hearing, check the "Request a Waiver Hearing" box on the ticket, sign and date it, and mail it to the District Court Traffic Processing Center at the address above.

Alternatively, if you wish to plead "not guilty" and request a trial, check the "Request a Trial" box on the ticket, sign and date it, and mail it to the same address as above.

Paying a bus camera ticket in MD: by phone

If you have received a bus camera ticket in Maryland, you can pay it by phone. This is one of four ways to pay a bus camera ticket, the other options being online, by mail, or in person.

To pay a bus camera ticket by phone, you must call 1-877-504-7080, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. You can leave a message and your call will be returned. To pay by phone, you must have a complete citation number and a tag number.

It is important to note that online payments cannot be made from a cell phone or mobile device.

In addition, if you were not driving the vehicle when the ticket was issued, you can provide a statement to identify the person who was. This must be received no later than 30 days after the mail date of the citation.

Paying a bus camera ticket in MD: in person

If you have received a bus camera ticket in Maryland, you can pay it in person at any local District Court. You can also pay using the Maryland Uniform Traffic Citation Payment Kiosk at your local Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) office.

Montgomery County, MD, has a specific procedure for paying bus camera tickets. You can pay in person at either of the following locations:

• 4040 Blackburn Lane, Suite 200, Burtonsville, MD 20866
• 27 Courthouse Square, Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20850

Both locations accept cash, check, money order, Visa, or Mastercard. However, there is an additional $7.50 processing fee for credit card payments. The opening hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except on county holidays.

If you are unable to pay in person, there are other options available, such as paying online, by mail, or by phone. Regardless of the payment method, it is important to respond to the citation within 30 days to avoid further complications, such as the suspension of your driver's license.

Paying a bus camera ticket in MD: payment plans

If you receive a payable bus camera ticket in Maryland, you have four options to choose from within 30 days of receiving the citation:

Option A: Pay the full fine and plead guilty

You can pay the fine by telephone, by mail, in person at any local District Court, or using the Maryland Uniform Traffic Citation Payment Kiosk at your local Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) office.

Option B: Request a payment plan

If you have at least $150 in total outstanding fines and are otherwise qualified to enter into a payment plan, you can request to enter into a payment plan under § 7–504.1 of the Courts Article. Check "request a Payment Plan" for each violation where a payment plan is requested, sign and date the ticket, and mail the form within 30 days to the address shown.

Option C: Ask for a waiver hearing to plead "guilty with an explanation"

Check the "Request a Waiver Hearing" box on the ticket, sign and date the ticket, and mail it to the District Court Traffic Processing Center at P.O. Box 6676 Annapolis, MD 21401.

Option D: Ask for a trial to plead "not guilty"

Check the "Request a Trial" box on the ticket, sign and date the ticket, and mail it to the District Court Traffic Processing Center at P.O. Box 6676 Annapolis, MD 21401.

Payment methods

You can pay your bus camera ticket in Maryland online, by mail, by phone, or in person.

Online

Visit the Online Payment Website at: https://paymentsolutions.lexisnexis.com/pc/md/city/annapolis/districtcourt. A non-refundable convenience fee applies.

By mail

Mail your check or money order to the District Court of MD with the Return to Court copy in the envelope attached to the handwritten version of the traffic citation. Write the citation number and license plate number on your check or money order to ensure proper credit. Do not send cash.

By phone

Call the District Court's Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system at 1-800-492-2656. The system accepts Visa, Master Card, Discover, and American Express. Your credit card company will assess a service charge for each citation when you pay by phone.

In person

Visit the District Court location nearest you and pay the fine at the cashier's office. A service charge will be added if you pay by credit card.

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