Opinion ID: 1957598
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Heading: The Driver License Compact

Text: In recognition of the interaction of motor vehicle laws among states and the possibility for conflicting outcomes, the Maryland Legislature passed 1987 Md. Laws, Chap. 320 to become a part of the Driver License Compact. Chapter 320's introductory statement reveals the underlying legislative intent for entering the Driver License Compact and reads, in relevant part, as follows: FOR the purpose of providing for the State of Maryland to enter into a certain driver license compact with other jurisdictions in the United States; providing for the reporting and effect of certain convictions; prohibiting the Administration from assessing points against an individual under certain circumstances; requiring the Administration to assess points against an individual under certain circumstances; prohibiting issuance of a driver's license under certain circumstances; providing for the applicability of certain other laws. . . . The legislative intent is further highlighted by the statement of changes brought about by the bill as indicated in the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee's Bill Analysis: By this bill, the State of Maryland adopts the Driver License Compact. The Compact is a comprehensive interstate agreement designed to promote compliance with motor vehicle laws in the party states and to make the reciprocal recognition of licenses to drive and eligibility more just and equitable. The Compact provides, among other things, for comity among the party states in issuing licenses and for cooperation in reporting convictions of motor vehicle offenses.