Source: https://law.justia.com/codes/maryland/2013/article-gtr/section-21-706/
Timestamp: 2019-08-25 10:09:29
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MD Transp Code § 21-706 (2013) What's This?
§21-706.
(a) If a school vehicle has stopped on a roadway and is operating the alternately flashing red lights specified in § 22-228 of this article, the driver of any other vehicle meeting or overtaking the school vehicle shall stop at least 20 feet from the rear of the school vehicle, if approaching the school vehicle from its rear, or at least 20 feet from the front of the school vehicle, if approaching the school vehicle from its front.
(b) If a school vehicle has stopped on a roadway and is operating the alternately flashing red lights specified in § 22-228 of this article, the driver of any other vehicle meeting or overtaking the school vehicle may not proceed until the school vehicle resumes motion or the alternately flashing red lights are deactivated.
(c) This section does not apply to the driver of a vehicle on a divided highway, if the school vehicle is on a different roadway.
§ 21-706 - 1. Violation of § 21-706
(2) "Law enforcement agency" means a law enforcement agency of a local political subdivision that is authorized to issue a citation for a violation of the Maryland Vehicle Law or of local traffic laws or regulations.
(4) "Recorded image" means images recorded by a school bus monitoring camera:
(ii) Showing a motor vehicle and, on at least one image or portion of tape, clearly identifying the registration plate number of the motor vehicle.
(5) "School bus monitoring camera" means a camera placed on a school bus that is designed to capture a recorded image of a driver of a motor vehicle committing a violation.
(6) "Violation" means a violation of § 21-706 of this subtitle.
(b) Report by school bus operator. --
(1) (i) If a school bus operator witnesses a violation, the operator may promptly report the violation to a law enforcement agency exercising jurisdiction where the violation occurred.
(ii) The report, to the extent possible, shall include:
1. Information pertaining to the identity of the alleged violator;
2. The license number and color of the vehicle involved in the violation;
3. The time and location at which the violation occurred; and
4. An identification of the vehicle as an automobile, station wagon, truck, bus, motorcycle, or other type of vehicle.
(2) If the identity of the operator of the vehicle at the time the violation occurred cannot be established, the law enforcement agency shall issue to the registered owner of the vehicle, a warning stating:
(i) That a report of a violation was made to the law enforcement agency and that the report described the owner's vehicle as the vehicle involved in the violation;
(ii) That there is insufficient evidence for the issuance of a citation;
(iii) That the warning does not constitute a finding that the owner is guilty of the violation; and
(iv) The requirements of § 21-706 of this subtitle.
(c) Use of school bus monitoring camera. --
(1) A school bus monitoring camera may not be used in a local jurisdiction under this section unless its use is authorized by the governing body of the local jurisdiction by local law enacted after reasonable notice and a public hearing.
(2) If authorized by the governing body of the local jurisdiction, a law enforcement agency, in consultation with the county board of education, may place school bus monitoring cameras on school buses in the county.
(d) Requirements for recorded image by school bus monitoring camera. -- A recorded image by a school bus monitoring camera under this section indicating that the driver of a motor vehicle has committed a violation shall include:
(1) An image of the motor vehicle;
(2) An image of at least one of the motor vehicle's registration plates;
(3) The time and date of the violation; and
(4) To the extent possible, the location of the violation.
(e) Civil penalty. --
(1) Unless the driver of the motor vehicle received a citation from a police officer at the time of the violation, the owner or, in accordance with subsection (h)(5) of this section, the driver of a motor vehicle is subject to a civil penalty if the motor vehicle is recorded by a school bus monitoring camera during the commission of a violation.
(2) A civil penalty under this subsection may not exceed $ 250.
(i) A uniform citation form consistent with subsection (f)(1) of this section and § 7-302 of the Courts Article; and
(f) Citation. --
(1) Subject to the provisions of paragraphs (2) through (4) of this subsection, a law enforcement agency shall mail to the owner liable under subsection (e) of this section a citation that shall include:
(iv) To the extent possible, the location of the violation;
(vii) The amount of the civil penalty imposed and the date by which the civil penalty must be paid;
(viii) A signed statement by a technician employed by the law enforcement agency that, based on inspection of recorded images, the motor vehicle was being operated during the commission of a violation;
(ix) A statement that recorded images are evidence of a violation; and
2. That failure to pay the civil penalty or to contest liability in a timely manner is an admission of liability and may result in refusal or suspension of the motor vehicle registration.
(2) The law enforcement agency may mail a warning notice in place of a citation to the owner liable under subsection (e) of this section.
(3) Except as provided in subsection (h)(5) of this section, a citation issued under this section shall be mailed no later than 2 weeks after the alleged violation.
(4) A person who receives a citation under paragraph (1) of this subsection may:
(i) Pay the civil penalty, in accordance with instructions on the citation, directly to the county; or
(g) Use of certificate of violation based on inspection of recorded images produced by a school bus monitoring camera. --
(1) A certificate alleging that a violation occurred, sworn to or affirmed by a duly authorized agent of a law enforcement agency, based on inspection of recorded images produced by a school bus monitoring camera shall be evidence of the facts contained in the certificate and shall be admissible in any proceeding concerning the alleged violation.
(h) Defenses. --
(i) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, that the motor vehicle or registration plates of the motor vehicle were stolen before the violation occurred and were not under the control or possession of the owner at the time of the violation;
(3) To satisfy the evidentiary burden under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection, the person named in the citation shall provide to the District Court evidence to the satisfaction of the District Court of who was operating the vehicle at the time of the violation, including, at a minimum, the operator's name and current address.
(ii) To satisfy the evidentiary burden under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection, the person named in a citation described under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph may provide to the District Court a letter, sworn to or affirmed by the person and mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, that:
(5) (i) If the District Court finds that the person named in the citation was not operating the vehicle at the time of the violation or receives evidence under paragraph (4)(ii)2 of this subsection identifying the person driving the vehicle at the time of the violation, the clerk of the court shall provide to the law enforcement agency issuing the citation a copy of any evidence substantiating who was operating the vehicle at the time of the violation.
(ii) On the receipt of substantiating evidence from the District Court under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the law enforcement agency may issue a citation as provided in subsection (f) of this section to the person that the evidence indicates was operating the vehicle at the time of the violation.
(i) Sanctions for failure to pay penalty or contest violation. -- If the civil penalty is not paid and the violation is not contested, the Administration may refuse to register or reregister or may suspend the registration of the motor vehicle.
(j) Violations. -- A violation for which a civil penalty is imposed under this section:
(k) Adoption of procedures. -- In consultation with law enforcement agencies, the Chief Judge of the District Court shall adopt procedures for the issuance of citations, trials for violations, and the collection of civil penalties imposed under this section.