Key points
If someone is injured, call 911 right away for police, fire and ambulance.
Source: Handbook p. 43
“Call 911 immediately to get help from police, fire, and ambulance.”
Maryland Driver's Manual, Handbook p. 43Leaving the scene of a serious injury crash can mean up to 5 years in prison and a fine up to $5,000.
Source: Handbook p. 43
“You could go to prison for up to 5 years and a be fined up to $5,000.”
Maryland Driver's Manual, Handbook p. 43Leaving the scene of a fatal crash is a felony, with up to 10 years and $10,000.
Source: Handbook p. 43
“Leaving the scene of a crash where someone dies is a felony. You could go to prison for up to 10 years and a be fined up to $10,000.”
Maryland Driver's Manual, Handbook p. 43If no one is hurt and your car can move, move it off the road as close as possible to the crash site.
Source: Handbook p. 43
“Move your vehicle off the road as close as possible to where the crash occurred.”
Maryland Driver's Manual, Handbook p. 43Always call police when someone is injured, a vehicle cannot move, or a driver seems impaired.
Source: Handbook p. 43
“Someone has been injured. A vehicle cannot be moved. A driver appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.”
Maryland Driver's Manual, Handbook p. 43If a police officer stops you, stay in the vehicle with your seat belt on and keep your hands in view.
Source: Handbook p. 45
“Stay in your vehicle and keep your seat belt fastened. Keep your hands in plain view”
Maryland Driver's Manual, Handbook p. 45You must move over for any vehicle stopped, standing or parked on the road with its lights flashing.
Source: Handbook p. 45
“you must move over when approaching any vehicles while they are stopped, standing, or parked on a road with its lights flashing.”
Maryland Driver's Manual, Handbook p. 45A Move Over violation costs $110 and one point, or $150 and three points if it causes a crash.
Source: Handbook p. 45
“A $110 fine and one point on your license. The MVA uses points to track violations and issue penalties. A $150 fine and three points if the violation causes a crash.”
Maryland Driver's Manual, Handbook p. 45If a Move Over violation causes a death or serious injury, the fine is $750 and three points.
Source: Handbook p. 45
“A $750 fine and three points if there is a death or serious injury.”
Maryland Driver's Manual, Handbook p. 45
Numbers to know
| Number | What it means | Manual |
|---|---|---|
| 911 | call right away when anyone is injured | Handbook p. 43 |
| 5 years, $5,000 | maximum prison and fine for leaving a serious injury crash | Handbook p. 43 |
| 10 years, $10,000 | maximum prison and fine for leaving a fatal crash, a felony | Handbook p. 43 |
| $110 and 1 point | basic Move Over Law penalty | Handbook p. 45 |
| $150 and 3 points | Move Over violation that causes a crash | Handbook p. 45 |
| $750 and 3 points | Move Over violation with a death or serious injury | Handbook p. 45 |
3 questions from the Maryland practice test
1. After a crash with no injuries, what should you do if your vehicle cannot move?
- Wait silently until another driver offers transportation
- Leave the vehicle and walk into traffic to direct cars
- Call 911, give the crash location, and request police assistance
- Move the disabled vehicle by pushing it into the nearest lane
Show answer
Call 911, give the crash location, and request police assistance. When a crash causes no injuries but leaves the vehicle unable to move, Maryland directs the driver to call 911, provide the location, and report the need for police assistance. Do not try to cross the roadway or stop traffic yourself. Walking into moving lanes creates a second danger, and waiting without reporting the disabled vehicle can leave other drivers unaware of the obstruction. Turn on emergency flashers if possible, stay away from traffic, and wait patiently for help. The vehicle's inability to move triggers the call even when nobody is hurt.
2. What penalty does Maryland list for leaving the scene of a crash that causes serious injury?
- Three points
- A $100 fine
- License revocation, up to 5 years in prison and a fine up to $5,000
- A 30 day suspension
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License revocation, up to 5 years in prison and a fine up to $5,000. If you leave the scene of a crash that results in serious injury, your license will be revoked and you could go to prison for up to 5 years and be fined up to $5,000. Leaving a crash where someone dies is a felony punishable by up to 10 years and $10,000. Stay, call 911, give the location, and exchange information with the other drivers.
3. A Maryland Move Over Law violation causes no crash, death, or serious injury. What penalty does the manual list?
- $750 and three points
- $150 and three points
- $110 and one point
- $110 and three points
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$110 and one point. The basic Maryland Move Over Law penalty the manual lists is a $110 fine and one point on the driver's license. The higher $150 fine with three points applies when the violation causes a crash, so it does not fit a violation that caused no crash. A combination of $110 with three points is not a listed penalty. Treat any violation seriously: points are tracked by the MVA and can build toward suspension or revocation, and the whole purpose of the law is to protect people working beside a stopped vehicle with flashing lights.
Practice this topic
Lock it in with emergencies questions from the free Maryland practice test. Every answer comes with a plain English explanation.
Source: the Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 8: Crashes and Traffic Stops. This lesson is a plain English summary, not the law itself; where it differs, the manual and the statute govern. Last checked 2026-09-27.