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2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 3 - Violation of License Provisions › Section 16-301 - Unlawful Application for or Use of License or Permit

(a)    A person may not knowingly or fraudulently obtain or attempt to obtain a license to drive or a moped operator’s permit by misrepresentation.
(b)    A person may not in any application for a license to drive or a moped operator’s permit:
(1)    Use a false or fictitious name;
(2)    Knowingly make a false statement;
(3)    Knowingly conceal a material fact;
(4)    Use a false, fictitious, or fraudulently altered document; or
(5)    Otherwise commit a fraud.
(c)    A person may not display or cause or permit to be displayed any canceled license.
(d)    A person may not display or cause or permit to be displayed any revoked license.
(e)    A person may not display or cause or permit to be displayed any suspended license.
(f)    A person may not display or cause or permit to be displayed any fictitious license.
(g)    A person may not display or cause or permit to be displayed any fraudulently altered license.
(h)    A person may not possess any canceled license.
(i)    A person may not possess any revoked license.
(j)    A person may not possess any suspended license.
(k)    A person may not possess any fictitious license.
(l)    A person may not possess any fraudulently altered license.
(m)    A person may not lend his license to any other person or knowingly permit the use of his license by another.
(n)    A person may not display or represent as his own any license not issued to him.
(o)    A person may not fail or refuse to surrender to the Administration on its lawful demand any license that has been suspended, revoked, or canceled.
(p)    A person may not permit any unlawful use of a license issued to him.
(q)    A person may not engage in any fraudulent or dishonest conduct in the examination or testing process for the issuance or renewal of a driver’s license or moped operator’s permit, including for the driver skills examination, the driver knowledge test, or any required vision or medical examinations.
(r)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, a person convicted of a violation of this section is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
(2)    A person convicted of a violation of subsection (a) or (b) of this section is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $2,500 or both.
(3)    A person convicted of a violation of subsection (c), (d), (e), (h), (i), or (j) of this section is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 3 - Violation of License Provisions › Section 16-302 - Duplication or Reproduction of Identification Card or Driver's License

(a)    A person may not duplicate or reproduce the following:
(1)    Any identification card issued under this title by the Administration; or
(2)    A driver’s license issued under this title.
(b)    A person may not produce a facsimile of an identification card issued by the Administration or a driver’s license unless the facsimile is:
(1)    In black and white; or
(2)    Less than one-half or more than twice the size of the identification card issued by the Administration or driver’s license.
(c)    The Administration may apply to a circuit court of this State for an injunction, as provided by the Maryland Rules, to restrain a person from violating or continuing to violate any provision of this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 3 - Violation of License Provisions › Section 16-304 - Causing or Permitting Unauthorized Minor to Drive

(a)    A person may not cause his child or ward under the age of 15 to drive a motor vehicle on any highway:
(1)    If the minor is not authorized by this title to drive; or
(2)    Otherwise in violation of any of the provisions of this title.
(b)    A person may not knowingly permit the person’s child or ward under the age of 15 to drive a motor vehicle on any highway:
(1)    If the minor is not authorized by this title to drive; or
(2)    Otherwise in violation of any of the provisions of this title.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 3 - Violation of License Provisions › Section 16-305 - Permitting Vehicle to Be Driven by Unauthorized Person or in Violation of Title

(a)    A person may not knowingly permit a motor vehicle owned by him to be driven on any highway by any person:
(1)    If the person is not authorized by this title to drive; or
(2)    Otherwise in violation of any of the provisions of this title.
(b)    A person may not knowingly permit a motor vehicle under the person’s control to be driven on any highway by any person:
(1)    If the person is not authorized by this title to drive; or
(2)    Otherwise in violation of any of the provisions of this title.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 4 - Refusal, Suspension, and Revocation Under Point System › Section 16-402.1 - Assessment of Points Upon Notice of Conviction of Certain Offenses by a Party State to the Driver License Compact

(a)    When the Administration receives a notice of conviction from a party state to the Driver License Compact under Subtitle 7 of this title, the Administration may not assess points against an individual, except upon receipt of reports of the following convictions:
(1)    Manslaughter or negligent homicide resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle;
(2)    Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a narcotic drug, while intoxicated per se, or while under the influence of any other drug to a degree that renders the driver incapable of safely driving a motor vehicle;
(3)    Any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used; or
(4)    Failure to stop and render aid in the event of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death or personal injury of another.
(b)    Points assessed pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be assessed as if the licensee were convicted of the offense under the Maryland Vehicle Law.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 4 - Refusal, Suspension, and Revocation Under Point System › Section 16-403 - Offenses by Military Personnel

On the arrest of any individual in military service for a violation, if the case is turned over to military authorities, the Administration shall assess points immediately after it has been notified that the military authorities have taken disciplinary action as a result of the arrest.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 4 - Refusal, Suspension, and Revocation Under Point System › Section 16-405 - Adverse Effects on Employment of Licensee

Except as provided in §§ 16–205(e) and 16–205.1 of this title, if the suspension or revocation of a license would affect adversely the employment or opportunity for employment of a licensee, the hearing officer may:
(1)    Decline to order the suspension or revocation; or
(2)    Modify the suspension or revocation.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 4 - Refusal, Suspension, and Revocation Under Point System › Section 16-406 - Certain Violations Not to Be Recorded Against Employee of Vehicle's Owner

If the driver of a motor vehicle is an employee of the vehicle’s owner, a violation may not be recorded, except for the Administration’s own use, against the driver for a violation of the vehicle laws on improper or faulty equipment or improper size, weight, or load.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 5 - Driver Education Program › Section 16-501 - Definitions

(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    “Driver education course” means a standardized course of instruction under a driver education program, adopted or approved by the Administration in consultation with the State Department of Education, intended to teach individuals to safely drive a noncommercial motor vehicle.
(c)    “Driver education instructor” means an individual who has completed required certification courses and is certified by the Administration to teach a driver education course, whether or not the individual is required to be licensed under Title 15, Subtitle 8 of this article.
(d)    “Driver education program” means the courses and learning activities designated by the Administration in consultation with the State Department of Education that an individual may be required to complete before obtaining a noncommercial driver’s license under this title.
(e)    “Driver education school” means a school approved by the Administration to conduct driver education courses in accordance with this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 5 - Driver Education Program › Section 16-503 - Eligibility

(a)    Subject to the regulations adopted under § 16-505(b) of this subtitle on the required offering of the program:
(1)    The complete program shall be offered to all eligible individuals before they may obtain a provisional license under § 16-111 of this title; and
(2)    Any individual to whom the program initially is offered remains eligible to enroll in the program until the individual becomes eligible to qualify for a provisional license.
(b)    Once enrolled in the program, an individual is considered eligible until the individual completes the course.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 5 - Driver Education Program › Section 16-504 - Qualifications and Certification of Instructors

To qualify as a certified driver education instructor, an individual shall:
(1)    Meet the qualifications established by the Administration in consultation with the State Department of Education;
(2)    Successfully complete the Administration approved certification courses; and
(3)    Demonstrate a proficiency in teaching the adopted or approved driver education course.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 5 - Driver Education Program › Section 16-505 - Regulations; Jurisdiction of Administration and Department of Education

(a)    The Administration shall, in consultation with the State Department of Education, adopt and enforce regulations not inconsistent with this subtitle to implement a standardized driver education program conducted by driver education schools under its jurisdiction.
(b)    Regulations adopted under this section shall be administered by the Administration and shall include:
(1)    Curriculum, equipment, and facility standards for classroom, laboratory, and on-road instruction phases;
(2)    Minimum student performance standards for an approved driver education program based upon the standardized curriculum approved by the Administration, consisting of at least 30 hours of classroom instruction and at least 6 hours of highway driving instruction;
(3)    Standards for the certification of schools and instructors;
(4)    A system to evaluate the effectiveness of the driver education program;
(5)    Standards governing the required offering of the driver education program, based on the capacity, enrollment, staff, and facilities of the schools; and
(6)    Standards for the eligibility of individuals to enroll in the program.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 5 - Driver Education Program › Section 16-506 - Refusal, Suspension, or Revocation of Certification

(a)    The Administration may suspend, revoke, or refuse to grant or renew certification under the driver education program of any drivers’ school or of any classroom or laboratory instructor of a drivers’ school, if it finds that the school or instructor has:
(1)    Failed to comply with any of the provisions of or any rule or regulation adopted under:
(i)    This subtitle;
(ii)    Title 15, Subtitle 7 of this article, as to drivers’ schools; or
(iii)    Title 15, Subtitle 8 of this article, as to driving instructors; or
(2)    Been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude.
(b)    (1)    If the Administration refuses to grant or renew a certification under this subtitle, the applicant may request a hearing under Title 12, Subtitle 2 of this article.
(2)    Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the Administration may suspend or revoke a certification under this subtitle only after a hearing under Title 12, Subtitle 2 of this article.
(c)    If the Administration determines that there is a danger of immediate, substantial, and continuing harm to the public if the certification is continued pending a hearing, the Administration shall:
(1)    Immediately suspend the certification;
(2)    Within 7 days of a request for a hearing, grant a hearing as provided in Title 12, Subtitle 2 of this article; and
(3)    After a hearing, render an immediate decision as to whether the Administration shall continue the suspension or revoke or reinstate the certification.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 6 - Motorcycle Safety Program › Section 16-601 - Definitions

(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    “Mobile training center” means a mobile unit equipped and managed by the Administration that may be available for the offering of motorcycle safety courses and for conducting public awareness activities at various locations in the State.
(c)    “Motorcycle safety courses” and “courses” mean courses of instruction, designated and approved by the Administration and offered by a training center, in the safe use and operation of motorcycles operated under a Class M driver’s license, including instruction in the safe on–road operation of motorcycles, the rules of the road, and the laws of this State relating to motor vehicles.
(d)    “Motorcycle safety training center” and “training center” mean places designated and approved by the Administration where approved motorcycle safety courses are offered.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 6 - Motorcycle Safety Program › Section 16-601.1 - Legislative Intent

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the Administration:
(1)    Promote motorcycle safety;
(2)    Provide access to motorcycle safety courses; and
(3)    Maintain a staff that is sufficient for the implementation and administration of the Motorcycle Safety Program established under this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 6 - Motorcycle Safety Program › Section 16-602 - Created; Purpose; Funding

(a)    There is a Motorcycle Safety Program as a part of the Highway Safety Program of this State.
(b)    The purpose of the Motorcycle Safety Program is to improve the safety of motorcyclists through programs of cyclist training to improve rider skills and to generally provide for a public awareness effort that will benefit all highway users.
(c)    The Program shall be funded as provided in the State budget.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 6 - Motorcycle Safety Program › Section 16-603 - Motorcycle Safety Courses

(a)    The Department and the Administration shall administer the Motorcycle Safety Program.
(b)    The Administration, a State or community college, a State university, an agency of a political subdivision, or any other person approved and designated by the Administration may organize and manage a motorcycle safety training center and may offer motorcycle safety courses at those centers that it operates.
(c)    The Administration may operate a mobile training center to provide courses at various locations in the State.
(d)    (1)    Subject to the regulations adopted under this subtitle, any resident of this State who possesses a valid Class E or Class M driver’s license, a Class E or Class M learner’s instructional permit, or is eligible for a Class M learner’s instructional permit, may enroll in a course.
(2)    A nonresident may apply for and be accepted for enrollment in courses authorized under this subtitle; however, the reimbursement provided under § 16–605(b) of this subtitle may not be made for a nonresident trainee.
(3)    An eligible individual may take a course more than one time, but the reimbursement provided in § 16–605(b) of this subtitle may only be paid one time for any individual.
(4)    For a course that is to be reimbursed under this subtitle, a training center may charge a trainee a reasonable course registration fee.
(5)    For a course offered at a training center operated by the Administration, the Administration may collect a reasonable course registration fee established by the Administration.
(e)    The courses may be offered throughout the calendar year.
(f)    The successful completion of the Administration approved basic motorcycle safety course shall be considered the equivalent of passing the skills and knowledge test required under §§ 16–105 and 16–110 of this title for obtaining a Class M driver’s license.
(g)    (1)    The Department shall provide a program coordinator to organize and administer all tasks related to the achievement of the purpose of the Motorcycle Safety Program as provided under this subtitle.
(2)    The program coordinator shall be experienced in the motorcycle safety field and shall possess those qualifications as may be specified by the Secretary.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 6 - Motorcycle Safety Program › Section 16-604 - Regulations

(a)    The Administration shall adopt and enforce regulations consistent with this subtitle to implement the motorcycle safety courses in training centers throughout the State.
(b)    Regulations adopted under this section shall include, but not be limited to:
(1)    Curriculum, equipment, and facility standards for both classroom and laboratory phases;
(2)    Minimum student performance standards for successful completion of the courses;
(3)    Standards for the certification of training centers, classroom instructors, and laboratory instructors;
(4)    Guidelines for payment of the State reimbursement to training centers;
(5)    Standards for determining the eligibility of individuals to enroll in the courses; and
(6)    Guidelines for the provision of funds, equipment, and materials by the Administration to the training centers.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 6 - Motorcycle Safety Program › Section 16-605 - Award of Contracts; Funding

(a)    (1)    The Administration may award contracts out of the appropriation to the Department for the Motorcycle Safety Program to qualifying motorcycle safety training centers for the conduct of approved motorcycle safety courses. These contracts may provide funding, equipment, and materials to establish and maintain the training centers.
(2)    The Administration may award contracts in accordance with Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article out of the appropriation to the Department for the Motorcycle Safety Program for the procurement of services and products to be used to achieve the purpose of the Motorcycle Safety Program.
(b)    (1)    From the funds appropriated for the Motorcycle Safety Program, the Department shall fund the costs incurred in the implementation and operation of activities under this subtitle, including administrative costs. The Administration may reimburse a motorcycle safety training center at a rate established by the Administration for each eligible person completing the course. The reimbursement rate may be in addition to the assistance provided under subsection (a) of this section.
(2)    The funds provided under this section shall be in addition to any other State aid.
(3)    The Administration may not contract for the provision of any services under this program the aggregate costs of which exceed the funds appropriated for the Motorcycle Safety Program.
(4)    The Administration shall recover the full costs of operating the Program from any miscellaneous fees as defined in § 12-120(a) of this article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 7 - Driver License Compact › Section 16-701 - Definitions

(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    “Article” means an article of the Driver License Compact.
(c)    “Compact” means the Driver License Compact.
(d)    “Executive head”, with reference to this State, means the Governor.
(e)    “Licensing authority”, with reference to this State, means the Administration.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 7 - Driver License Compact › Section 16-704 - Compact Administrator

(a)    The Motor Vehicle Administrator is the Compact Administrator in this State.
(b)    (1)    The Motor Vehicle Administrator may designate an alternate from among the officers and employees of the Administration to serve in the Motor Vehicle Administrator’s place as the Compact Administrator.
(2)    Subject to the provisions of the Compact, the Motor Vehicle Administrator shall determine the authority and responsibilities of the alternate.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 7 - Driver License Compact › Section 16-706 - Compensation of Compact Administrator; Reimbursement of Expenses

The Compact Administrator described in Article VII of the Compact may not be entitled to additional compensation for service as the Administrator, but shall be entitled to reimbursement for expenses incurred in connection with the Administrator’s duties and responsibilities as Administrator, in the same manner as for expenses incurred in connection with other duties or responsibilities of the Administrator’s office or employment.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 7 - Driver License Compact › Section 16-707 - Effect to Be Given Convictions Under Certain Articles of Compact

(a)    For the purposes of Article IV(a) and (c) of the Compact, the Administration shall:
(1)    Give the same effect to a conviction described in Article IV(a)(1) of the Compact as the Administration would for a conviction under Title 2, Subtitle 5 or § 2-209 of the Criminal Law Article;
(2)    Give the same effect to a conviction described in Article IV(a)(2) of the Compact as the Administration would for a conviction under § 21-902(a), § 21-902(b), § 21-902(c), or § 21-902(d) of this article;
(3)    Give the same effect of a conviction described in Article IV(a)(3) of the Compact as the Administration would for a conviction for a felony involving use of a vehicle in this State; and
(4)    Give the same effect to a conviction described in Article IV(a)(4) of the Compact as the Administration would for a conviction under § 20-102 or § 20-104 of this article.
(b)    For the purposes of Article IV(b) of the Compact, the Administration shall give the same effect to a conviction in another state reported under Article III of the Compact, other than a conviction described under Article IV(a) of the Compact, as the Administration would for an identical or substantially similar conviction under the Maryland Vehicle Law.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 7 - Driver License Compact › Section 16-708 - Judicial Review

(a)    Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, an act or omission of an official or employee of this State done or omitted under, or in enforcement of, the provisions of the Compact shall be subject to judicial review under the provisions of Title 10, Subtitle 2 (Administrative Procedure Act) of the State Government Article.
(b)    Judicial review of the validity of a conviction in another state reported under Article III of the Compact shall be limited to establishing the identity of the individual who was convicted in another state.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 8 - Maryland Commercial Driver's License Act › Section 16-802 - Purpose; Construction

(a)    The purpose of this subtitle is to implement the federal Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 (Title XII of Public Law 99-570) and reduce or prevent heavy and commercial motor vehicle accidents, fatalities, and injuries by:
(1)    Disqualifying drivers for certain criminal offenses and serious traffic violations; and
(2)    Strengthening licensing and testing standards.
(b)    This subtitle is a remedial law and shall be liberally construed to promote the public health, safety, and welfare.
(c)    To the extent that this subtitle conflicts with other subtitles of this title, this subtitle prevails.
(d)    Where this subtitle is silent, the provisions of the Maryland Vehicle Law apply.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 8 - Maryland Commercial Driver's License Act › Section 16-805 - Required Disclosures

(a)    (1)    Any driver of a commercial motor vehicle holding a driver’s license issued by this State, who is convicted of violating any federal law, State law, or local ordinance relating to operating a motor vehicle in any other state, other than parking violations, shall notify the Administration in the manner specified by the Administration within 30 days of the date of conviction.
(2)    Any driver of a commercial motor vehicle holding a commercial driver’s license issued by this State, who is convicted of violating any federal law, State law, or local ordinance relating to operating a motor vehicle in this or any other state, other than parking violations, shall notify the driver’s employer in writing of the conviction within 30 days of the date of conviction.
(b)    Any driver of a commercial motor vehicle whose driver’s license is suspended, revoked, or canceled by any state, or who is disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle for any period, shall notify the driver’s employer of the suspension, revocation, cancellation, or disqualification before the end of the business day following the day that the driver received notice of that fact.
(c)    Any individual who applies for employment as a driver of a commercial motor vehicle shall provide the employer, at the time of the application, with the following information for the 10 years preceding the date of application:
(1)    A list of the names and addresses of the applicant’s previous employers for which the applicant was a driver of a commercial motor vehicle;
(2)    The dates the applicant was employed by each employer; and
(3)    The reason for leaving that employment.
(d)    An applicant for employment as a driver of a commercial motor vehicle shall certify that all information furnished on the application is true and complete.
(e)    Unless otherwise prohibited by law, an employer may require an applicant to provide information in addition to that required by subsection (c) of this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 8 - Maryland Commercial Driver's License Act › Section 16-806 - Duties of Employers

(a)    Each employer shall require the information specified in § 16–805(c) of this subtitle to be provided by the applicant.
(b)    An employer may not knowingly allow, require, permit, or authorize a driver to drive a commercial motor vehicle in the United States:
(1)    During any period in which the driver has a driver’s license suspended, revoked, or canceled by a state or has lost the privilege to operate a commercial motor vehicle in a state;
(2)    During any period in which the driver has been disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle;
(3)    During any period in which the driver has more than 1 driver’s license;
(4)    During any period in which the driver, the motor vehicle he or she is driving, or the motor carrier operation, is subject to an out–of–service order; or
(5)    In violation of any of the provisions of §§ 21–701 through 21–704 of this article pertaining to railroad crossings or any other federal, state, or local law or regulation substantially similar to a provision of §§ 21–701 through 21–704 of this article, pertaining to railroad grade crossings.
(c)    (1)    This subsection applies only to an employer that:
(i)    Is regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration;
(ii)    Operates a physical place of business in the State; and
(iii)    Employs more than one driver in the State.
(2)    On a bona fide offer of employment, an employer shall provide a prospective employee driver with its U.S. Department Of Transportation number and the website address for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Safety and Fitness Records (SAFER) System.
(d)    An employer that is convicted of violating subsection (b)(4) or (5) of this section is subject to the civil penalties specified in regulation by the United States Secretary of Transportation.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 8 - Maryland Commercial Driver's License Act › Section 16-807.1 - Program for Veterans and Service Members

(a)    The Administration shall establish a program to assist veterans and members of the military who are transitioning out of military service to obtain a commercial driver’s license.
(b)    As part of the program, the Administration shall:
(1)    Waive the skills test required under § 16–807(b) of this subtitle for program participants who meet eligibility criteria established by the Administration, consistent with federal law; and
(2)    Coordinate and consult with military bases throughout the State, community colleges that offer commercial driver’s license training courses, the Maryland Motor Truck Association, Inc., and any other party that the Administration determines is appropriate to explore the feasibility of providing a commercial driver’s license training course on military bases in the State.
(c)    The Administration may adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 8 - Maryland Commercial Driver's License Act › Section 16-807.2 - Training on Recognition, Prevention, and Effective Reporting of Human Trafficking

(a)    A commercial driver’s license training school shall include as part of its curriculum education and training on the recognition, prevention, and effective reporting of human trafficking.
(b)    The Administration shall:
(1)    Include as part of its Commercial Driver’s License Manual content on the recognition, prevention, and effective reporting of human trafficking; and
(2)    Provide to an applicant renewing a commercial driver’s license information from the Manual on the recognition, prevention, and effective reporting of human trafficking.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 8 - Maryland Commercial Driver's License Act › Section 16-808 - Persons Ineligible to Drive Commercial Motor Vehicles

(a)    A person may not drive a commercial motor vehicle on any highway or any property specified in § 21–101.1 of this article:
(1)    Unless authorized to do so under this title;
(2)    While the person’s driver’s license or privilege to drive is refused in this State or any other state;
(3)    While the person’s driver’s license or privilege to drive is canceled in this State;
(4)    While the person’s driver’s license or privilege to drive is canceled by any other state;
(5)    While the person’s driver’s license or privilege to drive is suspended in this State;
(6)    While the person’s driver’s license or privilege to drive is suspended by any other state;
(7)    While the person’s driver’s license or privilege to drive is revoked in this State;
(8)    While the person’s driver’s license or privilege to drive is revoked by any other state; or
(9)    While the person is:
(i)    Disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle in this State or any other state; or
(ii)    Disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle by the United States Department of Transportation.
(b)    While a person is subject to a driver or vehicle out–of–service order, as defined in § 16–812(i)(1)(ii) of this subtitle, the person may not drive a commercial motor vehicle on any highway or any property specified in § 21–101.1 of this article:
(1)    While transporting nonhazardous materials;
(2)    While transporting hazardous materials required to be placarded; or
(3)    While operating a vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver.
(c)    If a person has been issued a valid commercial driver’s license, the person may not drive a commercial motor vehicle on any highway or any property specified in § 21–101.1 of this article without the valid commercial driver’s license in the person’s possession.
(d)    (1)    A person convicted of a violation of subsection (a) of this section is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.
(2)    A person convicted of a violation of subsection (c) of this section is subject to:
(i)    For a first offense, imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both;
(ii)    For a second offense, imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $2,000 or both; and
(iii)    For a third or subsequent offense, imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $3,000 or both.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 8 - Maryland Commercial Driver's License Act › Section 16-809 - Persons Eligible to Drive Commercial Motor Vehicles

A person may drive a commercial motor vehicle if:
(1)    The person holds a valid commercial driver’s license issued by any:
(i)    State in accordance with the minimum federal standards for the issuance of a commercial driver’s license; or
(ii)    Foreign jurisdiction that the United States Department of Transportation has determined issues commercial drivers’ licenses in accordance with the minimum federal standards;
(2)    The person’s driver’s license is not refused, suspended, revoked, or canceled;
(3)    The person is not disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle in any state;
(4)    The person is not disqualified from driving a commercial vehicle by the United States Department of Transportation;
(5)    The person is not subject to an out-of-service order as defined in § 16-812(i)(1)(ii) of this subtitle;
(6)    The person has the commercial driver’s license in the person’s possession; and
(7)    The person’s commercial driver’s license is valid for the type of vehicle being driven, as determined by regulation established by the United States Department of Transportation.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 8 - Maryland Commercial Driver's License Act › Section 16-810 - Application for License

(a)    Each application for a commercial driver’s license or commercial driver’s instructional permit shall be made on the form the Administration requires.
(b)    In addition to the information specified by § 16-106 of this title, each application shall contain:
(1)    The applicant’s Social Security number;
(2)    A consent to release a complete driving record to any employer or prospective employer;
(3)    Certifications and information required by federal regulation; and
(4)    Any other pertinent information that the Administration requires.
(c)    Under penalty of perjury, the applicant shall sign the application and certify that the statements made are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information, and belief.
(d)    When a licensee changes the licensee’s name, mailing address, or residence, an application for a corrected license shall be submitted to the Administration within 30 days.
(e)    Within 30 days after establishing a residence in this State, the holder of a commercial driver’s license shall apply for a commercial driver’s license in this State.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 8 - Maryland Commercial Driver's License Act › Section 16-811 - Issuance of License Generally

(a)    An applicant is entitled to receive the commercial driver’s license applied for if the applicant:
(1)    Passes the examination required by this subtitle;
(2)    Is eligible to drive pursuant to the Commercial Driver’s License Information System and the National Driver Register;
(3)    Surrenders any previously issued commercial driver’s instructional permit or license; and
(4)    Pays the fees prescribed by this subtitle.
(b)    (1)    Each commercial driver’s license issued by the Administration shall be identified clearly as to its specific class. A Class M license may be issued in combination with any other class of license.
(2)    The Administration shall assign an identifying number to each license it issues.
(c)    Each commercial driver’s license issued by the Administration shall:
(1)    Be marked “commercial driver’s license” or “CDL”; and
(2)    Include the following information:
(i)    The licensee’s:
1.    Full name and current mailing address;
2.    Physical description including sex, height, and weight;
3.    Color photograph or photo-image;
(ii)    The date of issuance;
(iii)    The date of expiration; and
(iv)    Any other information required by the Code of Federal Regulations or the Administration.
(d)    Before issuing a commercial driver’s license, the Administration shall obtain driving record information from the National Driver Register and any state in which the individual has been licensed.
(e)    Within 10 days after issuing a commercial driver’s license, the Administration shall notify the Commercial Driver’s License Information System of that fact, providing all information required to ensure the identification of the licensee.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 8 - Maryland Commercial Driver's License Act › Section 16-813 - Alcohol Concentration

(a)    (1)    An individual may not drive, operate, or be in physical control of a commercial motor vehicle while the individual has any alcohol concentration in the individual’s blood or breath.
(2)    Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection and for the purpose of disqualifying an individual’s commercial instructional permit or commercial driver’s license for a violation of § 16–812(a) of this subtitle, an individual may not drive, operate, or be in physical control of a commercial motor vehicle while the individual has an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or greater in the individual’s blood or breath.
(b)    A person who drives, operates, or is in physical control of a commercial motor vehicle while having alcohol in the person’s system or who, subject to § 16–205.1 of this title, refuses to take a chemical test to determine the alcohol concentration, shall be placed out of service for the 24–hour period immediately following the time the police officer or employer detects alcohol in the driver’s blood or breath.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 8 - Maryland Commercial Driver's License Act › Section 16-813.1 - Obtaining License by Misrepresentation Unlawful

(a)    A person may not knowingly or fraudulently obtain a commercial driver’s license by misrepresentation.
(b)    A person convicted of a violation of this section is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 8 - Maryland Commercial Driver's License Act › Section 16-814 - Nonresidents

Within 10 days of the conviction, the Administration shall notify the driver licensing authority in the licensing state of the conviction of:
(1)    Any nonresident holder of a commercial instructional permit or commercial driver’s license for the violation of any State law or local ordinance relating to operating a motor vehicle, other than parking violations;
(2)    Any nonresident holder of a noncommercial driver’s license for the violation of any State law or local ordinance relating to operating a motor vehicle, other than parking violations, committed in a commercial motor vehicle; or
(3)    Any nonresident who does not hold any type of license to drive, or whose license to drive is suspended, revoked, or canceled, for the violation of any State law or local ordinance relating to operating a commercial motor vehicle, other than parking violations.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 8 - Maryland Commercial Driver's License Act › Section 16-816 - School Vehicles

(a)    An individual may not drive a school vehicle on any highway in this State unless the individual:
(1)    Passes an appropriate medical examination; and
(2)    For driving a school bus, has been issued a commercial driver’s license endorsed school bus.
(b)    Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section, a driver of a school vehicle may not allow an individual who is not a student or school employee to board or ride on the school vehicle.
(c)    An individual may board and ride on a school vehicle as a school vehicle attendant if the individual:
(1)    (i)    Is an employee of the local school system or transportation company that operates the school vehicle;
(ii)    Is otherwise authorized by the local school system to act as a school vehicle attendant for a child on the school vehicle; or
(iii)    Is a nurse, an aide, or any other individual assigned or authorized to work with a student in accordance with the student’s individualized education program, 504 Plan under the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or other student–specific written plan; and
(2)    (i)    Is in possession of photo identification that identifies the local school system or transportation company that employs the individual as a school vehicle attendant; or
(ii)    Is in possession of photo identification or another document issued by the local school system that authorizes the individual to act as a school vehicle attendant for a child on the school vehicle.
(d)    An individual may board and ride on a school vehicle with the written permission of the local school system.
(e)    With the advice of the State Department of Education, the Administration may adopt regulations concerning the qualifications of school vehicle drivers.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 8 - Maryland Commercial Driver's License Act › Section 16-817 - Eligibility for Licenses or Activities

(a)    Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the Administration may not issue a commercial driver’s license or a commercial driver’s instructional permit to any individual:
(1)    Who is not a resident of Maryland; and
(2)    Who is not at least 21 years of age.
(b)    The Administration may issue a Class A, B, or C commercial driver’s license or a commercial driver’s instructional permit to an individual under the age of 21, if the individual is at least 18 years of age. The license:
(1)    May not include a hazardous materials endorsement;
(2)    May not be valid for commercial interstate operation except as permitted by 49 C.F.R. Parts 390 to 399; and
(3)    Shall be valid for commercial intrastate and all noncommercial operation.
(c)    Consistent with the Code of Federal Regulations, the Administration may issue a commercial driver’s license to an applicant domiciled in a foreign country.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 8 - Maryland Commercial Driver's License Act › Section 16-818 - Fees

(a)    An applicant for a commercial driver's license shall pay the Administration the following fees established by the Administration:
(1)    Upon application for a new commercial driver's license or a commercial driver's license of a class other than that which the applicant holds:
(i)    The base license fee if a commercial driver's instructional permit is required or an amount established by the Administration if an instructional permit is not required;
(ii)    A commercial driver's license fee; and
(iii)    The applicable fees listed in subsection (b) of this section;
(2)    For the renewal of any class of commercial driver's license:
(i)    A renewal fee;
(ii)    A commercial driver's license fee; and
(iii)    The applicable fees listed in subsection (b) of this section;
(3)    For the conversion of a Maryland Class A, B, C, or D driver's license to a commercial driver's license:
(i)    A renewal fee;
(ii)    A commercial driver's license fee; and
(iii)    The applicable fees listed in subsection (b) of this section; and
(4)    For issuance of a duplicate or corrected commercial driver's license, a duplicate or corrected driver's license fee.
(b)    In addition to the fees required by subsection (a) of this section, the applicant shall pay the Administration a fee established by the Administration for a required skills test or for a skills retest.
(c)    Fees collected under this section:
(1)    Shall be deposited in the Transportation Trust Fund; and
(2)    Are not subject to the provisions of Title 8, Subtitle 4 of this article on the disposition of highway user revenues.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 8 - Maryland Commercial Driver's License Act › Section 16-819 - Driving Records

(a)    The Administration shall retain a record of:
(1)    Each commercial driver’s license application that it receives; and
(2)    Each commercial driver’s license that it issues.
(b)    The Administration shall retain as part of the driving record:
(1)    Each conviction for any offense related to the use or operation of a motor vehicle which is prohibited by State law, municipal ordinance, or administrative rule or regulation, or reported by another state’s driver licensing authority; and
(2)    Each administrative action taken by the Administration or reported by another state’s driver licensing authority.
(c)    The Administration shall retain the driving records of individuals who have been issued commercial driver’s licenses for at least the period of time required by the Commercial Driver’s License Information System (CDLIS) established by the Secretary, United States Department of Transportation.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Transportation › Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses › Subtitle 9 - Driver's Licenses -- Immunities and Privileges -- Requirements › Section 16-901 - Applicability

This subtitle applies only to an individual who displays a driver’s license issued by the U.S. Department of State to a police officer or who otherwise claims immunities or privileges under Title 22, Chapter 6 of the United States Code with respect to the individual’s violation of Title 2, Subtitle 5, § 2-209, or § 3-211 of the Criminal Law Article, or a moving violation under the vehicle laws or regulations of this State or any local authority.