# Transportation (GTR)

## Title 16. Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses

### Subtitle 2. Cancellation, Refusal, Suspension, or Revocation

#### Section 16-213

(a)

  (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

  (2) "Education and employment only restriction" means a restriction that allows a licensed driver to drive only:

    (i) To or from a school class or an official school activity; or

    (ii) To or from, or in the course of, the licensee's employment.

  (3) "Offense" means a moving violation committed by an individual who:

    (i) Held a provisional license under Sec. 16-111 of this title on the date the violation was committed;

    (ii) Was convicted of, or granted a probation before judgment under Sec. 6-220 of the Criminal Procedure Article for, the violation; and

    (iii) Was not eligible for a license under Sec. 16-111.1 of this title at the time of the violation.

(b) Except as provided in Sec. 16-205(d-1) or Sec. 16-206(b) of this subtitle, the sanctions under this section are in addition to any other penalty or sanctions that might apply as a result of a moving violation.

(c) The Administration:

  (1) For a first offense, shall require the offender to attend a driver improvement program under Sec. 16-212 of this subtitle;

  (2) For a second offense:

    (i) For an adult, may suspend the offender's license for up to 30 days; and

    (ii) For an individual under the age of 18 years, may:

      (1) Suspend the offender's license for up to 30 days; and

      (2) Impose, on completion of the suspension, an education and employment only restriction on the offender's license effective for 90 days;

  (3) For a third offense:

    (i) For an adult, may suspend the offender's license for up to 180 days; and

    (ii) For an individual under the age of 18 years, may:

      (1) Suspend the offender's license for up to 180 days;

      (2) Require the offender to attend a driver improvement program designed for young drivers under Sec. 16-212 of this subtitle; and

      (3) Impose, on completion of the suspension, an education and employment only restriction on the offender's license effective for 180 days; and

  (4) For a fourth or subsequent offense:

    (i) For an adult, may suspend or revoke the offender's license for up to 180 days; and

    (ii) For an individual under the age of 18 years, may:

      (1) Revoke the offender's license for not less than 180 days; and

      (2) Require the offender, in addition to applying for reinstatement as required under Sec. 16-208(b) of this subtitle, to pass the examinations required under Sec. 16-110 of this title.

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Md. Code Ann., Transp. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)