§ 16–101
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 16-101 (2026)
Title 16. Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses
Subtitle 1. Issuance, Expiration, and Renewal of Licenses
§ 16–101LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
An individual may not drive or attempt to drive a motor vehicle on any highway in this State unless:
(i)
The individual holds a driver’s license issued under this title;
(ii)
The individual is expressly exempt from the licensing requirements of this title; or
(iii)
The individual otherwise is specifically authorized by this title to drive vehicles of the class that the individual is driving or attempting to drive.
(2)
On portions of a highway in the State where driving an all–terrain vehicle or a snowmobile is authorized by this article, an individual may not drive or attempt to drive an all–terrain vehicle or a snowmobile on the highway unless:
(i)
The individual holds a driver’s license issued under this title; or
(ii)
The individual is expressly exempt from the licensing requirements of this title.
(b)
Each individual operating on any highway in this State a moped, as defined in § 11–134.1 of this article or a motor scooter, as defined in § 11–134.5 of this article, shall have with the individual:
(1)
A driver’s license issued to the individual under this title, which license may be of any class issued by the Administration;
(2)
If the individual is a nonresident of this State, a license to drive issued to the individual by the state or country of the individual’s residence, which license may be for any class of vehicle; or
(3)
A moped operator’s permit issued to the individual under this subtitle.
(c)
A person convicted of a violation of this section is subject to:
(1)
For a first offense, imprisonment not exceeding 60 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both; and
(2)
For a second or subsequent offense, imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.