Section 21-901 – Scope of Subtitle

    The provisions of this subtitle apply throughout this State, whether on or off a highway.

Section 21-901.1 – Reckless and Negligent Driving

    (a)    A person is guilty of reckless driving if he drives a motor vehicle:         (1)    In wanton or willful disregard for the safety of persons or property; or         (2)    In a manner that indicates a wanton or willful disregard for the safety of persons or property.     (b)    A person is guilty of negligent driving if he drives a motor […]

Section 21-901.2 – Aggressive Driving

    A person is guilty of aggressive driving if the person commits three or more of the following offenses at the same time or during a single and continuous period of driving in violation of:         (1)    § 21-202 of this title (Traffic lights with steady indication);         (2)    § 21-303 of this title (Overtaking and passing vehicles);         (3)    § 21-304 […]

Section 21-901.3 – Injury or Death of Vulnerable Individual Caused by Motor Vehicle — Penalties — Suspension of License

    (a)    In this section, “vulnerable individual” means:         (1)    A pedestrian, including an individual who is lawfully:             (i)    Actively working on a highway or a utility facility along a highway;             (ii)    Providing emergency services on a highway; or             (iii)    On a sidewalk or footpath;         (2)    An individual who is lawfully riding or leading an animal on a highway, shoulder, crosswalk, or sidewalk; […]

Section 21-902 – Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol, While Under the Influence of Alcohol per Se, While Impaired by Alcohol, or While Impaired by a Drug, a Combination of Drugs, a Combination of One or More Drugs and Alcohol, or While Impaired by a Controlled Dangerous Substance

    (a)    (1)    (i)    A person may not drive or attempt to drive any vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.             (ii)    A person may not drive or attempt to drive any vehicle while the person is under the influence of alcohol per se.             (iii)    A person convicted of a violation of this paragraph is subject to:                 1.    For a first offense, […]

Section 21-902.1 – Driving After Arrest for Violation of 21-902

    (a)    In this section, “arrestee” means a person who has been arrested for a violation of § 21–902 of this subtitle or Title 2, Subtitle 5 or § 3–211 of the Criminal Law Article.     (b)    An arrestee may not drive a motor vehicle within 12 hours after the arrestee’s arrest for a violation of § 21–902 of […]

Section 21-902.2 – Ignition Interlock System — Additional Penalty for Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Under the Influence of Alcohol per Se, While Impaired by Alcohol, or Other Condition of Probation

    (a)    In this section, “ignition interlock system” means a device that:         (1)    Connects a motor vehicle ignition system to a breath analyzer that measures a person’s blood alcohol level;         (2)    Prevents a motor vehicle ignition from starting if a person’s blood alcohol level exceeds the calibrated setting on the device; and         (3)    Has a camera:             (i)    With the capability of […]

Section 21-902.3 – Person Convicted Under 21-902(b) or (C)

    (a)    In this section, “test” has the meaning stated in § 16–205.1 of this article.     (b)    If a person is convicted of a violation of § 21–902(b) or (c) of this subtitle and the trier of fact finds beyond a reasonable doubt that the person refused to take a test arising out of the same circumstances as […]

Section 21-902.4 – Ignition Interlock System — Certification; Regulations; Sale or Lease; Monitoring Use; Reports

    (a)    (1)    The Administration shall certify or cause to be certified ignition interlock systems for use in the State and adopt regulations for the certification of the ignition interlock systems.         (2)    The regulations adopted under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include requirements that an ignition interlock system:             (i)    Does not impede the safe operation of the vehicle;             (ii)    Minimizes […]

Section 21-903 – Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages While Driving on Highway

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.         (2)    “Alcoholic beverage” means a spirituous, vinous, malt, or fermented liquor, liquid, or compound that contains at least 0.5% alcohol by volume and is fit for beverage purposes.         (3)    (i)    “Passenger area” means an area that:                 1.    Is designed to seat the driver and any passenger of a motor […]

Section 21-904 – Fleeing or Eluding Police

    (a)    In this section, “visual or audible signal” includes a signal by hand, voice, emergency light or siren.     (b)    If a police officer gives a visual or audible signal to stop and the police officer is in uniform, prominently displaying the police officer’s badge or other insignia of office, a driver of a vehicle may not attempt […]

Section 21-905 – High Risk Driving by Minor Holding Provisional License

    (a)    A holder of a provisional driver’s license who is under the age of 18 years is guilty of high–risk driving if the holder of the provisional license commits any of the following violations:         (1)    § 21–901.1 of this subtitle (Reckless and negligent driving);         (2)    § 21–901.2 of this subtitle (Aggressive driving); or         (3)    § 21–1116 of this title […]