# Transportation (GTR)

## Title 26. Vehicle Laws -- Parties and Procedure on Citation, Arrest, Trial, and Appeal

### Subtitle 4. Venue, Court Procedure, Bail, and Charging Documents

#### Section 26-409

(a) The form of traffic citation provided for under Sec. 1-605 of the Courts Article is a sufficient charging document for the prosecution of any offense for which a traffic citation may be issued under this title if:

  (1) It includes the information required under the laws of this State;

  (2) It is executed by the police officer issuing the citation as required under Sec. 1-605 of the Courts Article; and

  (3) It is filed with the District Court as required under Sec. 1-605 of the Courts Article.

(b) The trial court may try a case for which a charge is made under this title only on:

  (1) A traffic citation that meets the requirements of a charging document under subsection (a) of this section;

  (2) A warrant, information, or indictment; or

  (3) Any other charging document authorized by a rule adopted by the Supreme Court of Maryland with the concurrence of the Administration.

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Md. Code Ann., Transp. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)