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21 DE Code § 2721. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 21 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 27. Driver’s License|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 2721. Duty to sign and carry license.

§ 2721. Duty to sign and carry license. (a) Every person licensed as an operator shall write the person's usual signature, in a manner acceptable to the Department, in the spaces provided for that purpose on the license certificate and such license shall not be valid until the certificated is so signed. (b) The licensee shall have such license in the licensee's immediate possession at all times when driving a motor vehicle and shall display the same upon demand of a uniformed police officer, justice of the peace, peace officer or motor vehicle inspector. It shall be a defense to any charge under this subsection if the person so charged produces in court an operator's license theretofore issued to such person and valid at the time of the arrest. 36 Del. Laws, c. 10, §  64;  Code 1935, §  5602;  46 Del. Laws, c. 64;  21 Del. C. 1953, §  2719;  62 Del. Laws, c. 237, §  25;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  81 Del. Laws, c. 183, § 2;
21 DE Code § 2722. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 21 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 27. Driver’s License|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 2722. Restricted licenses based on driver's physical limitations.

§ 2722. Restricted licenses based on driver's physical limitations. (a) The Department upon issuing an operator's license may, whenever good cause appears, impose restrictions suitable to the licensee's driving ability with respect to the type of or special mechanical control devices required on a motor vehicle which the licensee may operate or such other restrictions applicable to the licensee's driving ability arising out of or caused by the licensee's physical defects or infirmities as the Department determines to be appropriate to assure the safe operation of a motor vehicle by the licensee. (b) The Department may either issue a special restricted license or may set forth such restrictions upon the usual license form. (c) The Department may, upon receiving satisfactory evidence of any violation of the restrictions of such license, suspend or revoke the same but the licensee shall be entitled to a hearing as upon a suspension or revocation under this title. (d) It is a misdemeanor for any person to operate a motor vehicle in any manner in violation of the restrictions imposed in a restricted license issued to that person. Code 1935, §  5589A;  48 Del. Laws, c. 286;  21 Del. C. 1953, §  2720;  62 Del. Laws, c. 237, §  26;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
21 DE Code § 2723. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 21 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 27. Driver’s License|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 2723. Medical Advisory Board.

§ 2723. Medical Advisory Board. (a) There shall be a Medical Advisory Board consisting of a minimum of 3 members nominated by the President of the Medical Council of Delaware or the Chairperson of the Board and appointed by the Secretary. The Chairperson of the Board shall be the Medical Director of the Division of Public Health. The Board shall consult an ophthalmologist and an optometrist in all cases where a vision problem exists. The ophthalmological consultant shall be nominated by the President of the Medical Council of Delaware or the Chairperson of the Board, and the optometric consultant shall be nominated by the President of the Delaware Optometric Association or the Chairperson of the Board. Both vision consultants shall be appointed by the Secretary. (b) The Board shall advise the Secretary on medical criteria and vision standards relating to the licensing of drivers under this chapter. (c) The identities of the members of the Board and its vision consultants shall be kept confidential. To maintain confidential their identities, they shall not be required to appear in court. If the qualifications of the members or consultants are challenged in court, the Secretary shall give the court brief professional biographies outlining the training and experience of each member and of each vision consultant. (d) Reports received or made by the Board, or its members, or its vision consultants for the purpose of assisting the Secretary in determining whether a person is qualified to be licensed are for the confidential use of the Board or the Secretary and may not be divulged to any person or used as evidence in any trial except that the reports may be admitted in proceedings under §§ 2717 and 2734 of this title. (e) Members of the Board and its vision consultants shall receive compensation in the amount of $40 per meeting attended. 21 Del. C. 1953, §  2721;  57 Del. Laws, c. 366, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 558, §§  1, 5-8;  70 Del. Laws, c. 147, §  27;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  79 Del. Laws, c. 29, §  1;
21 DE Code § 2725. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 21 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 27. Driver’s License|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 2725. Standards.

§ 2725. Standards. The Secretary shall have the authority to promulgate standards which may be applied by the Medical Advisory Board. Such standards shall also apply to the final determination of the Secretary upon the physical, visual or mental abilities of a driver or applicant. 21 Del. C. 1953, §  2722;  57 Del. Laws, c. 366, §  2;  79 Del. Laws, c. 371, §  22;
21 DE Code § 2726. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 21 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 27. Driver’s License|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 2726. Motorcycle rider education program — Established.

§ 2726. Motorcycle rider education program — Established. (a) The Department of Transportation shall implement a motorcycle rider education program meeting the requirements of this section and § 2727 of this title and any rules or regulations promulgated by the Department. (b) Adequate courses shall be provided to meet the reasonably anticipated needs of all persons in the State who are eligible and who desire to participate in such a program. (c) Courses shall be open to all residents of the State who either hold a current valid driver's license or who are eligible for a motorcycle learner's permit. The course shall be open to all persons in the military service stationed in Delaware and their families. (d) State assisted or private instructional services may offer courses in motorcycle rider education; provided, however, such course offerings meet the requirements of this section and § 2727 of this title. Such course offerings by State assisted or private instructional services may be reimbursed under this section and § 2727 of this title. The Secretary may also enter into contracts for needed services related to the courses. (e) The Department of Transportation shall adopt the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Motorcycle Rider Course curricula or establish other equivalent minimum course requirements, designed to develop and instill the knowledge, attitudes, habits and skills necessary for the safe operation of a motorcycle. (f) The Department shall adopt rules and regulations which are necessary to carry out the provisions of the motor rider education program. (g) For any person who successfully completes the motorcycle rider education program, the Department's motorcycle written examination and road test shall be waived. (h) The total budget for the motorcycle rider education program shall be based on the revenue available or estimated to be available in the special account established for the motorcycle rider education program. 65 Del. Laws, c. 27, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 110, §§  61, 62;
21 DE Code § 2727. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 21 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 27. Driver’s License|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 2727. Motorcycle rider education program — Requirements for instructors.

§ 2727. Motorcycle rider education program — Requirements for instructors. The Department shall establish minimum requirements for the qualification for a motorcycle rider education instructor. The minimum requirements shall include, but not be limited to, the following:  (1) The instructor shall have a high school diploma or its equivalent. (2) The instructor must be at least 18 years of age and must hold a valid driver's license and a valid motorcycle endorsement. (3) The instructor must hold a valid motorcycle endorsement and must have had at least 2 years of motorcycle riding experience. (4) The instructor's driver's license shall not have been suspended or revoked any time during the immediately preceding 2 years. (5) The instructor shall have no convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs during the immediately preceding 5 years nor shall the instructor have been subject to § 4177B of this title during the immediately preceding 5 years. (6) The instructor shall not have any convictions for moving traffic violations with a total of 4 points during the immediately preceding 2 years. (7) Instructors who are licensed in other states must furnish certified copies of their driving records to the Division of Motor Vehicles. An applicant shall not be eligible for instructor status until the instructor's driving record for the immediately preceding 5 years is furnished. (8) The instructor must have a Motorcycle Safety Foundation certification as an instructor.65 Del. Laws, c. 27, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
21 DE Code § 2731. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 21 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 27. Driver’s License|Subchapter II. Suspension or Revocation|§ 2731. Duty of courts and police officers.

§ 2731. Duty of courts and police officers. (a) Every court and police officer having jurisdiction over offenses committed under any law of this State regulating the operation of motor vehicles on highways shall forward to the Department a record of the conviction of any person in any court for a violation of any of such laws within 30 days of the disposition of the case and may recommend the suspension of the driver's license of the person so convicted. The Department shall thereupon consider and act upon such recommendation in such manner as it deems best. (b) The clerk or prothonotary of every court shall forward to the Department or its successor, a record of the name and address of each convicted person who shall have been sentenced to pay a fine, costs or both a fine and costs and who has failed to pay at the time sentence was imposed or in accordance with an order of the court. Whenever a convicted person who has not paid a fine, costs or both at the time sentence was imposed shall pay, the clerk or prothonotary shall provide the convicted person with a receipt confirming that the fine, costs or both have been paid so that the receipt may be presented to the Department, or its successor, as notice that the fine, costs or both have been paid. (c) The voluntary assessment center shall forward to the Department a record of the name and address of each person who has been given a Uniform Traffic Complaint and Summons on which a voluntary assessment was permitted pursuant to § 709 of this title and who has failed to do any of the following:  (1) Pay the voluntary assessment within 30 days from the date of arrest. (2) Notify the court or voluntary assessment center with 30 days from the date of arrest, in writing, that the person wishes to have a hearing on the charge stated in the Uniform Traffic Complaint and Summons. (3) Appear at trial on the charge stated in the Uniform Traffic Complaint and Summons on the date and time required by the court. (4) Pay the fine on the charge stated in the Uniform Traffic Complaint and Summons in accordance with a deferred payment order.36 Del. Laws, c. 10, §  66;  Code 1935, §  5604;  21 Del. C. 1953, §  2731;  57 Del. Laws, c. 512, §  1;  65 Del. Laws, c. 77, §  9;  68 Del. Laws, c. 388, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 458, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 234, §  4;  80 Del. Laws, c. 137, §  3;  80 Del. Laws, c. 201, §  1;
21 DE Code § 2734. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 21 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 27. Driver’s License|Subchapter II. Suspension or Revocation|§ 2734. Appeal.

§ 2734. Appeal. Any person denied a license or whose license has been revoked by the Department, except where such revocation is mandatory under this chapter, may appeal to the Court of Common Pleas in the county wherein such person resides. In the case of revocation, such appeal shall not operate as a stay. An appeal of a suspension of a license pursuant to § 516(g) or § 2216 of Title 13 shall be only as provided in Title 13. 36 Del. Laws, c. 10, §§  59, 69;  40 Del. Laws, c. 38, §  3;  Code 1935, §§  5597, 5607;  21 Del. C. 1953, §  2734;  69 Del. Laws, c. 333, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 452, §  7;  71 Del. Laws, c. 216, §  85;
21 DE Code § 2735. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 21 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 27. Driver’s License|Subchapter II. Suspension or Revocation|§ 2735. New license after revocation; exception.

§ 2735. New license after revocation; exception. Except as otherwise provided in § 2732 of this title, a person whose license is revoked under this chapter shall not be entitled to apply for or receive a new license to drive until the expiration of 1 year from the date such former license was revoked. 21 Del. C. 1953, §  2735;  50 Del. Laws, c. 572, §  1;  60 Del. Laws, c. 701, §  70;  63 Del. Laws, c. 429, §  2;
21 DE Code § 2736. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 21 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 27. Driver’s License|Subchapter II. Suspension or Revocation|§ 2736. Notice; evidence of motor vehicle records.

§ 2736. Notice; evidence of motor vehicle records. (a) Whenever a license is suspended or revoked under this subchapter notice shall be given to the holder of such license. (b) Such notice shall be given either by personal delivery thereof to the person to be so notified or by deposit of such notice in the United States mail in an envelope with postage prepaid, addressed to such person at the person's address as shown by the records of the Department. The giving of notice by mail is complete upon the expiration of 4 days after such deposit of such notice. (c) In any prosecution under this chapter, proof of the giving of notice of suspension or revocation in a manner provided for by subsection (b) of this section may be made by:  (1) The certificate of any officer or employee of the Department; (2) An affidavit of any person over 18 years of age, naming the person to whom such notice was given and specifying the time, place and manner of the giving thereof; or (3) A computer generated list of those persons whose suspension and/or revocation notices have been electronically processed through a computer interface system of the Department and a court, such list having been generated electronically at the same time the notice is processed by the computer system. (d) In the event that 1 of the means of proof of the giving of notice enumerated in subsection (c) of this section is utilized, then it shall be unnecessary for any employee or agent of the Department to appear personally in court. (e) In any prosecution under this Code, a conviction record as maintained in the Division of Motor Vehicles, which has been certified by the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles, may be admitted into evidence and shall be competent evidence that the person named therein was duly convicted of each offense enumerated therein and of the status of that person's driving license and/or privileges. It shall be unnecessary for any employee or agent of the Department to personally appear for the admission into evidence of such conviction record in any proceeding under this Code. 21 Del. C. 1953, §  2736;  50 Del. Laws, c. 411, §  1;  58 Del. Laws, c. 511, §  46;  69 Del. Laws, c. 368, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 416, §§  1-3;
21 DE Code § 2737. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 21 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 27. Driver’s License|Subchapter II. Suspension or Revocation|§ 2737. Fee for return of suspended license and/or driving privileges.

§ 2737. Fee for return of suspended license and/or driving privileges. Any person whose license and/or driving privileges has been suspended or disqualified shall pay a fee of $50 at the end of such suspension or disqualification for the return of the person's license and/or the reinstatement of the person's driving privileges. 21 Del. C. 1953, §  2737;  57 Del. Laws, c. 94;  60 Del. Laws, c. 387, §  1;  62 Del. Laws, c. 238, §  1;  63 Del. Laws, c. 430, §  9;  64 Del. Laws, c. 13, §  9;  67 Del. Laws, c. 157, §  10;  67 Del. Laws, c. 260, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 270, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 77, §  7;
21 DE Code § 2738. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 21 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 27. Driver’s License|Subchapter II. Suspension or Revocation|§ 2738. Fee for return of revoked license or driving privileges.

§ 2738. Fee for return of revoked license or driving privileges. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, an individual whose license or driving privileges have been revoked must pay a fee of $200 at the end of the revocation for the reinstatement of the individual's license or driving privileges. The reinstatement fee described in this subsection does not include the fee for the issuance of a new license. (b) An individual eligible for reinstatement of the individual's license or driving privileges who applies for reinstatement within 1 year of being released from the custody of the Department of Correction may not be charged the reinstatement fee described in subsection (a) of this section. For purposes of this subsection, “custody of the Department of Correction” has the same meaning as “Accountability Level V sanction” as defined in § 4204(c) of Title 11. 63 Del. Laws, c. 430, §  10;  64 Del. Laws, c. 13, §  10;  67 Del. Laws, c. 260, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 77, §  8;  83 Del. Laws, c. 18, § 1;
21 DE Code § 2739. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 21 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 27. Driver’s License|Subchapter II. Suspension or Revocation|§ 2739. Fee for occupational and conditional license.

§ 2739. Fee for occupational and conditional license. Any person whose license and/or driving privileges has been suspended or revoked pursuant to this title and who applies for an occupational license or conditional license shall pay a fee of $10 for such occupational or conditional license. 67 Del. Laws, c. 239, §  1;
21 DE Code § 2739A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 21 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 27. Driver’s License|Subchapter II. Suspension or Revocation|§ 2739A. Suspension resulting from active military duty; reinstatement.

§ 2739A. Suspension resulting from active military duty; reinstatement. (a) In any case in this or any other jurisdiction in which an operator is charged with an initial driving offense for which a mandatory court appearance is scheduled, and the operator's driving license is suspended in this State by the Division of Motor Vehicles for failure to appear at the scheduled hearing, the operator shall not be convicted of a subsequent violation of § 2701(b) or § 2756 of this title if, prior to conviction on the subsequent offense, the operator shall produce to the court in which the subsequent offense is to be tried military orders establishing that the operator was on active military duty, without authorized leave, at a location that precluded attendance at the hearing of the initial offense, and proof positive of payment or other complete disposition of the initial offense. (b) In the event of dismissal or withdrawal of the charge under § 2701(b) or § 2756 of this title under the circumstances set forth in subsection (a) of this section, the Division of Motor Vehicles shall reinstate or lift the suspension on the license of the operator upon receipt of proof of such dismissal or withdrawal of the charges. Such proof may be in the form of notice from the court or prosecuting official or other information satisfactory to the Division. Any fee that would otherwise be required for such reinstatement shall be waived. (c) In the event that no subsequent charge has resulted from the suspension, upon presentation to the Division of Motor Vehicles of the same material set forth in subsection (a) of this section, the Division shall reinstate or lift the suspension on the license of the operator. Any fee that would otherwise be required for such reinstatement shall be waived. 74 Del. Laws, c. 30, §  1;
21 DE Code § 2740. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 21 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 27. Driver’s License|Subchapter III. Suspension and Revocation of License for Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test|§ 2740. Consent to submit to chemical test; probable cause; test required.

§ 2740. Consent to submit to chemical test; probable cause; test required. (a) Any person who drives, operates or has in actual physical control a vehicle, an off-highway vehicle, or a moped within this State shall be deemed to have given consent, subject to this section and §§ 4177 and 4177L of this title to a chemical test or tests of that person's blood, breath and/or urine for the purpose of determining the presence of alcohol or a drug or drugs. The testing may be required of a person when an officer has probable cause to believe the person was driving, operating or in physical control of a vehicle in violation of §§ 4177 and 4177L or § 2742 of this title, or a local ordinance substantially conforming thereto. (b) The testing shall be required of a person when an officer has probable cause to believe the person was driving, operating or in physical control of a vehicle in violation of § 4177 or § 2742 of this title or a local ordinance substantially conforming thereto and was involved in an accident which resulted in a person's death. In the event of a fatal accident if the officer does not believe that probable cause exists to require testing, then the officer shall file a written report outlining the reasons for that determination. 21 Del. C. 1953, §  2740;  57 Del. Laws, c. 52;  61 Del. Laws, c. 474, §  1;  63 Del. Laws, c. 430, §  1;  64 Del. Laws, c. 13, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 36, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 236, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 265, §  1;
21 DE Code § 2741. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 21 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 27. Driver’s License|Subchapter III. Suspension and Revocation of License for Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test|§ 2741. Administration of test; refusal to take test.

§ 2741. Administration of test; refusal to take test. (a) At the time a chemical test specimen is required, the person may be informed that if testing is refused, the person's driver's license and/or driving privilege shall be:  (1) Revoked for a period of at least 1 year if a violation of § 4177 is alleged; or (2) Revoked for a period of at least 2 months if a violation of § 4177L is alleged. The test(s) shall be administered by qualified personnel, as defined in § 2746 of this title, at the direction of the police officer who shall designate which of the tests shall be administered. (b) If there are reasonable grounds to believe that there is impairment by a drug or drugs which are not readily subject to detection by a breath test, a blood and/or urine test may be required even after a breath test has been administered. (c) The fact that the police officer offered or required a person to submit to a preliminary screening test of the person's breath in order to estimate the alcohol concentration of the person's blood, at the scene of the stop or other initial encounter between the officer and the person, shall have no bearing upon the implied consent provisions of this chapter. Refusal to take such a preliminary screening test shall not be deemed an implied consent violation nor shall the taking of such a test satisfy the requirements of the implied consent law. 21 Del. C. 1953, §  2740A;  57 Del. Laws, c. 52;  61 Del. Laws, c. 474, §  1;  63 Del. Laws, c. 430, §  2;  64 Del. Laws, c. 13, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 36, §  12;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;