2010 Maryland Code
TRANSPORTATION
TITLE 16 - VEHICLE LAWS - DRIVERS' LICENSES
Subtitle 2 - Cancellation, Refusal, Suspension, or Revocation
Section 16-213 - Violations.

§ 16-213. Violations.
 

(a)  Definitions.-  

(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. 

(2) "Education and employment only restriction" means a restriction that allows a licensed driver to drive only: 

(i) To or from a school class or an official school activity; or 

(ii) To or from, or in the course of, the licensee's employment. 

(3) "Offense" means a moving violation committed by an individual who: 

(i) Held a provisional license under § 16-111 of this title on the date the violation was committed; 

(ii) Was convicted of, or granted a probation before judgment under § 6-220 of the Criminal Procedure Article for, the violation; and 

(iii) Was not eligible for a license under § 16-111.1 of this title at the time of the violation. 

(b)  Sanctions.- Except as provided in § 16-205(d-1) or § 16-206(b) of this subtitle, the sanctions under this section are in addition to any other penalty or sanctions that might apply as a result of a moving violation. 

(c)  Penalties.- The Administration: 

(1) For a first offense, shall require the offender to attend a driver improvement program under § 16-212 of this subtitle; 

(2) For a second offense: 

(i) For an adult, may suspend the offender's license for up to 30 days; and 

(ii) For an individual under the age of 18 years, may: 

1. Suspend the offender's license for 30 days; and 

2. Impose, on completion of the suspension, an education and employment only restriction on the offender's license effective for 90 days; 

(3) For a third offense: 

(i) For an adult, may suspend the offender's license for up to 180 days; and 

(ii) For an individual under the age of 18 years, may: 

1. Suspend the offender's license for up to 180 days; 

2. Require the offender to attend a driver improvement program designed for young drivers under § 16-212 of this subtitle; and 

3. Impose, on completion of the suspension, an education and employment only restriction on the offender's license effective for 180 days; and 

(4) For a fourth or subsequent offense: 

(i) For an adult, may suspend or revoke the offender's license for up to 180 days; and 

(ii) For an individual under the age of 18 years, may: 

1. Revoke the offender's license for not less than 180 days; and 

2. Require the offender, in addition to applying for reinstatement as required under § 16-208(b) of this subtitle, to pass the examinations required under § 16-110 of this title. 
 

[1998, ch. 483; 2004, ch. 13; 2005, ch. 564; 2006, chs. 219, 220; 2009, ch. 184, § 2; ch. 185, § 2.]