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Terms Used In Maryland Code, TRANSPORTATION 16-213

  • Adult: means an individual at least 18 years old. See
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
(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.