Section 16-401 – Maintenance of Point System
In addition to any other provisions of the Maryland Vehicle Law, the Administration shall maintain a point system for the refusal, suspension, or revocation of drivers’ licenses issued under this title.
Section 16-402 – Assessment of Points
(a) After the conviction of an individual for a violation of Title 2, Subtitle 5, § 2–209, § 3–211, or § 10–110 of the Criminal Law Article, or of the vehicle laws or regulations of this State or of any local authority, points shall be assessed against the individual as of the date of violation and […]
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 […]
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.
Section 16-404 – Effect of Accumulated Points
(a) The Administration shall take the following actions for points accumulated within any 2–year period: (1) Send a warning letter to each individual who accumulates 3 points; (2) Require attendance at a driver improvement program conducted under § 16–212 of this title by each individual who accumulates 5 points, except that a Class A, B, or C licensee […]
Section 16-404.1 – Ignition Interlock System Program
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Approved service provider” means a person who is certified by: (i) The Administration to service, install, monitor, calibrate, and provide information on ignition interlock systems; and (ii) A manufacturer to be qualified to service, install, monitor, calibrate, and provide information on ignition interlock systems. (3) “Manufacturer” means a […]
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.
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.
Section 16-407 – Duration of Points
A point assessed under this subtitle shall be retained for a period of 2 years from the date of violation.