§ 16-213

Maryland § 16-213

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article gtr: Transportation
• Title: 16

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(a) (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) 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) 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 up to 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.