(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Alcoholic beverage” has the meaning stated in § 21–903 of the Transportation Article. (c) “Bus” has the meaning stated in § 11–105 of the Transportation Article. (d) “Highway” has the meaning stated in § 11–127 of the Transportation Article. (e) “Limousine” has the meaning stated in § 11–129.1 […]
(a) This part applies to a motor vehicle that is driven, stopped, standing, or otherwise located on a highway. (b) This part does not affect the provisions of § 21-903 of the Transportation Article.
(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this section, an occupant of a motor vehicle may not possess an open container that contains any amount of an alcoholic beverage in a passenger area of a motor vehicle on a highway. (2) A driver of a motor vehicle may not be subject to prosecution for a […]
(a) A police officer may issue a citation to a person who the police officer has probable cause to believe has committed a violation under this part. (b) (1) A violation under this part is a civil offense. (2) Adjudication of a violation under this part: (i) is not a criminal conviction for any purpose; and (ii) does not impose any […]
(a) In a proceeding for a violation under this part: (1) the State has the burden to prove the guilt of the defendant to the same extent as is required by law in the trial of a criminal case; (2) the court shall apply the evidentiary standards as prescribed by law for the trial of a criminal case; […]
