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<subtitle article="gtr" title_number="16" subtitle_number="4" title_name="Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses" subtitle_name="Refusal, Suspension, and Revocation Under Point System">
  <section article="gtr" article_name="Transportation" number="16-401" title_number="16" title_name="Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Refusal, Suspension, and Revocation Under Point System">
    <text>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.</text>
  </section>
  <section article="gtr" article_name="Transportation" number="16-402" title_number="16" title_name="Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Refusal, Suspension, and Revocation Under Point System">
    <level label="a">
      <text>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 as follows:</text>
      <level label="1">
        <text>Any moving violation not listed below and not contributing to an accident…………………………………………………………………………………...1 point</text>
      </level>
      <level label="2">
        <text>Following another vehicle too closely    2 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="3">
        <text>Speeding in excess of the posted speed limit by 10 miles per hour or more…………………………………………………………………………………..2 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="4">
        <text>Driving with an improper class of license    2 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="5">
        <text>Failing to stop for a school vehicle with activated alternately flashing red lights……………………………………………………………………...3 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="6">
        <text>Any violation of § 21–1111 of this article    2 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="7">
        <text>Passing an emergency or police vehicle under the provisions of § 21–405(d) of this article    2 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="8">
        <text>A violation of § 21–511(a) of this article    2 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="9">
        <text>Failure to stop a vehicle for a steady red traffic signal in violation of § 21–202 of this article or a nonfunctioning traffic control signal in violation of § 21–209 of this article    2 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="10">
        <text>Operating a limousine in violation of § 21–1127(a) of this article…………………………………………………………………………………….2 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="11">
        <text>Use of a motor vehicle in violation of the Illegal Dumping and Litter Control Law under § 10–110(f)(2)(i) of the Criminal Law Article    2 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="12">
        <text>Use of a motor vehicle in violation of the Illegal Dumping and Litter Control Law under § 10–110(f)(2)(ii) of the Criminal Law Article    2 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="13">
        <text>Negligent driving ……………………………………….........2 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="14">
        <text>Any moving violation contributing to an accident…………3 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="15">
        <text>Any violation of § 16–303(h) or (i) of this title    3 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="16">
        <text>Any violation, except violations committed on the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, of § 21–1411 of this article    3 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="17">
        <text>A violation of § 16–301(c), (d), (e), (h), (i), or (j) of this title ………………………………………………………………………...….…...........3 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="18">
        <text>Driving while not licensed    5 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="19">
        <text>Failure to report an accident    5 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="20">
        <text>Driving on a learner’s permit unaccompanied    5 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="21">
        <text>Any violation of § 17–107 of this article    5 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="22">
        <text>Any violation of § 16–304 or § 16–305 of this title    5 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="23">
        <text>Any violation of § 22–404.5 of this article    5 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="24">
        <text>Speeding in excess of a posted speed limit of 65 miles per hour by 20 miles per hour or more    5 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="25">
        <text>Aggressive driving in violation of § 21–901.2 of this article…………………………………………………………………………………….5 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="26">
        <text>Use of a motor vehicle in violation of the Illegal Dumping and Litter Control Law under § 10–110(f)(2)(iii) of the Criminal Law Article……..5 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="27">
        <text>Reckless driving    6 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="28">
        <text>Speeding in excess of the posted speed limit by 30 miles per hour or more..……………..…..……………..….……………..…...……………..…..……..6 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="29">
        <text>Driving while impaired by alcohol or while impaired by a drug, combination of drugs, or a combination of one or more drugs and alcohol, or driving within 12 hours after arrest under  §  21–902.1 of this article……………… …8 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="30">
        <text>Turning off lights of a vehicle to avoid identification……………………………………………………………………………8 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="31">
        <text>Failing to stop after accident resulting in damage to attended vehicle or property……………………………………………………………………..8 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="32">
        <text>Failing to stop after accident resulting in damage to unattended vehicle or property……………………………………………………………………..8 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="33">
        <text>Any violation of § 16–815 or § 16–816 of this title…………8 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="34">
        <text>Except as provided in item (45) of this subsection, participating in a race or speed contest on a highway...............................................................8 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="35">
        <text>Except as provided in item (46) of this subsection, engaging in exhibition driving on a highway...........................................................................8 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="36">
        <text>Failing to stop after an accident resulting in bodily injury or death................................................................................................................... 12 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="37">
        <text>Any violation of § 16–303 of this title, excluding § 16–303(h) or (i)……………………………………………………………………………………….. 12 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="38">
        <text>Any violation of § 16–301(a), (b), (f), (g), or (k) through (q), § 16–302, § 16–804, or § 16–808(a)(1) through (9) or (b) of this title………….. 12 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="39">
        <text>Homicide, life threatening injury under § 3–211 of the Criminal Law Article, or assault committed by means of a vehicle    12 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="40">
        <text>Driving while under the influence of alcohol, while under the influence of alcohol per se, or while impaired by an illegally used controlled dangerous substance……………………………………………………………………………… 12 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="41">
        <text>Any felony involving use of a vehicle    12 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="42">
        <text>Fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer    12 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="43">
        <text>The making of a false affidavit or statement under oath, or falsely certifying to the truth of any fact or information to the Administration under the Maryland Vehicle Law or under any law relating to the ownership or operation of motor vehicles…………………………………………………………………………12 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="44">
        <text>Any violation involving an unlawful taking or unauthorized use of a motor vehicle under § 7–105 or § 7–203 of the Criminal Law Article, or § 14–102 of this article…………………………………………………………………………..12 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="45">
        <text>A violation of § 21–1124.3 of this article    12 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="46">
        <text>Participating in a race or speed contest on a highway resulting in serious bodily injury, as defined in § 20–102(c) of this article, to another person..................................................................................................................12 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="47">
        <text>Engaging in exhibition driving on a highway resulting in serious bodily injury, as defined in § 20–102(c) of this article, to another person..................................................................................................................12 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="48">
        <text>A violation of § 21–902(h) of this article    12 points</text>
      </level>
      <level label="49">
        <text>A violation of § 21–908(i) of this article    12 points</text>
      </level>
    </level>
    <level label="b">
      <text>If a conviction occurs on multiple charges based on offenses alleged to have been committed at the same time or arising out of circumstances simultaneous in time and place, the Administration:</text>
      <level label="1">
        <text>Shall assess points against the individual convicted only on the charge that has the highest point assessment; and</text>
      </level>
      <level label="2">
        <text>May not assess points on the remainder of the multiple charges.</text>
      </level>
    </level>
    <level label="c">
      <level label="1">
        <text>On receiving a record of conviction of any moving violation by an individual whose license is currently revoked, the Administration may extend the date before which the individual is eligible for reinstatement and, if the date is extended, shall issue to the individual a notice that:</text>
        <level label="i">
          <text>States the duration of the extension of the license revocation, dating from the date of the violation, during which the individual’s license may not be reinstated; and</text>
        </level>
        <level label="ii">
          <text>Advises the individual of the right to request a hearing.</text>
        </level>
      </level>
      <level label="2">
        <text>A notice issued under this subsection, and a hearing requested by the individual, shall meet the requirements of Title 12, Subtitle 2 of this article.</text>
      </level>
      <level label="3">
        <text>The Administration may extend the period of a license revocation under this subsection for not more than the period of time specified in paragraph (4) of this subsection:</text>
        <level label="i">
          <text>If the individual does not request a hearing as provided by Title 12, Subtitle 2 of this article;</text>
        </level>
        <level label="ii">
          <text>After a hearing, if the individual is determined to have been convicted of a violation described in this subsection while the individual’s license to drive was revoked; or</text>
        </level>
        <level label="iii">
          <text>If the individual fails to appear for a hearing requested by the individual under this subsection.</text>
        </level>
      </level>
      <level label="4">
        <text>The Administration may extend the period of license revocation for not more than:</text>
        <level label="i">
          <text>1 year if it is the individual’s first violation;</text>
        </level>
        <level label="ii">
          <text>18 months if it is the individual’s second violation; or</text>
        </level>
        <level label="iii">
          <text>2 years if it is the individual’s third or subsequent violation.</text>
        </level>
      </level>
    </level>
    <level label="d">
      <text>Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the Administration may not revoke a license that is currently revoked.</text>
    </level>
  </section>
  <section article="gtr" article_name="Transportation" number="16-402.1" title_number="16" title_name="Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Refusal, Suspension, and Revocation Under Point System">
    <level label="a">
      <text>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:</text>
      <level label="1">
        <text>Manslaughter or negligent homicide resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle;</text>
      </level>
      <level label="2">
        <text>Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a narcotic drug, while intoxicated per se, or while under the influence of any other drug to a degree that renders the driver incapable of safely driving a motor vehicle;</text>
      </level>
      <level label="3">
        <text>Any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used; or</text>
      </level>
      <level label="4">
        <text>Failure to stop and render aid in the event of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death or personal injury of another.</text>
      </level>
    </level>
    <level label="b">
      <text>Points assessed pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be assessed as if the licensee were convicted of the offense under the Maryland Vehicle Law.</text>
    </level>
  </section>
  <section article="gtr" article_name="Transportation" number="16-403" title_number="16" title_name="Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Refusal, Suspension, and Revocation Under Point System">
    <text>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.</text>
  </section>
  <section article="gtr" article_name="Transportation" number="16-404" future_version_removed="true" title_number="16" title_name="Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Refusal, Suspension, and Revocation Under Point System">
    <level label="a">
      <text>The Administration shall take the following actions for points accumulated within any 2–year period:</text>
      <level label="1">
        <text>Send a warning letter to each individual who accumulates 3 points;</text>
      </level>
      <level label="2">
        <text>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 who submits evidence acceptable to the Administration that he is a professional driver may not be called in until he accumulates 8 points; and</text>
      </level>
      <level label="3">
        <text>Except as provided in § 16–405 of this subtitle:</text>
        <level label="i">
          <text>Suspend the license of each individual who accumulates 8 points; and</text>
        </level>
        <level label="ii">
          <text>Revoke the license of each individual who accumulates 12 points.</text>
        </level>
      </level>
    </level>
    <level label="b">
      <level label="1">
        <text>Except as provided in § 16–405 of this subtitle:</text>
        <level label="i">
          <text>If an individual accumulates 8 points, the Administration shall issue a notice of suspension; and</text>
        </level>
        <level label="ii">
          <text>If an individual accumulates 12 points, the Administration shall issue a notice of revocation.</text>
        </level>
      </level>
      <level label="2">
        <text>Each notice shall:</text>
        <level label="i">
          <text>Be personally served or sent by certified mail, bearing a postmark from the United States Postal Service;</text>
        </level>
        <level label="ii">
          <text>State the duration of the suspension or revocation; and</text>
        </level>
        <level label="iii">
          <text>Advise the individual of his right, within 10 days after the notice is sent (Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays excepted), to file a written request for a hearing before the Administrator.</text>
        </level>
      </level>
      <level label="3">
        <text>Unless a hearing is requested, each notice of suspension or revocation is effective at the end of the 10–day period after the notice is sent.</text>
      </level>
    </level>
    <level label="c">
      <level label="1">
        <text>Except as provided in paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of this subsection:</text>
        <level label="i">
          <text>An initial suspension may not be for less than 2 days nor more than 30 days; and</text>
        </level>
        <level label="ii">
          <text>Any subsequent suspension may not be for less than 15 days nor more than 90 days.</text>
        </level>
      </level>
      <level label="2">
        <text>Subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this subsection, the following suspension periods may apply to a suspension for an accumulation of points under § 16–402(a)(29) of this subtitle for a violation of § 21–902(b) or (c) of this article or a suspension imposed under § 16–404.1(f)(1)(iii) of this subtitle:</text>
        <level label="i">
          <text>For a first conviction, not more than 6 months;</text>
        </level>
        <level label="ii">
          <text>For a second conviction at least 5 years after the date of the first conviction, not more than 9 months;</text>
        </level>
        <level label="iii">
          <text>For a second conviction less than 5 years after the date of the first conviction or for a third conviction, not more than 12 months; and</text>
        </level>
        <level label="iv">
          <text>For a fourth or subsequent conviction, not more than 24 months.</text>
        </level>
      </level>
      <level label="3">
        <text>The Administration may issue a restrictive license for the period of the suspension to an individual who participates in the Administration’s Ignition Interlock System Program under § 16–404.1 of this subtitle.</text>
      </level>
      <level label="4">
        <text>The Administration may issue a restrictive license for the period of the suspension and any additional time required under § 16–404.2 of this subtitle to an individual who participates in the Administration’s Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program.</text>
      </level>
      <level label="5">
        <text>This subsection does not limit the authority of the Administration to issue a restrictive license or modify a suspension imposed under this subsection.</text>
      </level>
    </level>
    <level label="d">
      <level label="1">
        <text>If the holder of a provisional driver’s license who is under the age of 18 years accumulates 5 or more points in a 12–month period, the Administration shall suspend the individual’s driver’s license:</text>
        <level label="i">
          <text>For a first offense, for 6 months; and</text>
        </level>
        <level label="ii">
          <text>For a second or subsequent offense, for 1 year.</text>
        </level>
      </level>
      <level label="2">
        <text>An individual subject to a license suspension under this subsection may request a hearing as provided for a suspension or revocation under Title 12, Subtitle 2 of this article.</text>
      </level>
    </level>
  </section>
  <section article="gtr" article_name="Transportation" number="16-404.1" title_number="16" title_name="Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Refusal, Suspension, and Revocation Under Point System">
    <level label="a">
      <level label="1">
        <text>In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.</text>
      </level>
      <level label="2">
        <text>“Approved service provider” means a person who is certified by:</text>
        <level label="i">
          <text>The Administration to service, install, monitor, calibrate, and provide information on ignition interlock systems; and</text>
        </level>
        <level label="ii">
          <text>A manufacturer to be qualified to service, install, monitor, calibrate, and provide information on ignition interlock systems.</text>
        </level>
      </level>
      <level label="3">
        <text>“Manufacturer” means a person who manufactures ignition interlock systems and who certifies that approved service providers are qualified to service, install, monitor, calibrate, and provide information on ignition interlock systems.</text>
      </level>
      <level label="4">
        <text>“Participant” means a participant in the Ignition Interlock System Program.</text>
      </level>
      <level label="5">
        <text>“Program” means the Ignition Interlock System Program.</text>
      </level>
    </level>
    <level label="b">
      <level label="1">
        <text>The Administration shall establish an Ignition Interlock System Program in accordance with this section.</text>
      </level>
      <level label="2">
        <text>The Administration shall establish a protocol for the Program by regulations that require certain minimum standards for all service providers who service, install, monitor, calibrate, and provide information on ignition interlock systems and include requirements that:</text>
        <level label="i">
          <text>A service provider who applies to the Administration for certification as an approved service provider shall demonstrate that the service provider is able to competently service, install, monitor, calibrate, and provide information to the Administration at least every 30 days on individuals required to use ignition interlock systems;</text>
        </level>
        <level label="ii">
          <text>A service provider who applies to the Administration for certification as an approved service provider shall be certified by a signed affidavit from the manufacturer that the service provider has been trained by an authorized manufacturer and that the service provider is competent to service, install, monitor, calibrate, and provide information on ignition interlock systems;</text>
        </level>
        <level label="iii">
          <text>Approved service providers be deemed to be authorized representatives of a manufacturer; and</text>
        </level>
        <level label="iv">
          <text>Any service of notice upon an approved service provider, who has violated any laws or regulations or whose ignition interlock system has violated any laws or regulations, be deemed as service upon the manufacturer who certified the approved service provider.</text>
        </level>
      </level>
    </level>
    <level label="c">
      <text>An individual may be a participant if:</text>
      <level label="1">
        <text>The individual’s license is suspended or revoked under § 16–205 of this title for a violation of § 21–902(c) of this article or § 16–404 of this subtitle for an accumulation of points under § 16–402(a)(29) of this subtitle for driving while impaired by a drug, a combination of drugs, or a combination of one or more drugs and alcohol;</text>
      </level>
      <level label="2">
        <text>The individual’s license has an alcohol restriction imposed under § 16–113(g)(1) of this title; or</text>
      </level>
      <level label="3">
        <text>The Administration modifies a suspension or issues a restricted license to the individual under § 16–205.1 of this title.</text>
      </level>
    </level>
    <level label="d">
      <level label="1">
        <level label="i">
          <text>Notwithstanding subsection (c) of this section, an individual shall be a participant if:</text>
          <level label="1">
            <text>The individual is convicted of, or is granted probation before judgment under § 6–220 of the Criminal Procedure Article for, a violation of § 21–902(a) or (b) of this article;</text>
          </level>
          <level label="2">
            <text>The individual’s license is suspended or revoked under § 16–205 of this title for a violation of § 21–902(b) of this article or under § 16–404 of this subtitle for an accumulation of points under § 16–402(a)(29) of this subtitle for driving while impaired by alcohol;</text>
          </level>
          <level label="3">
            <text>The individual’s license is suspended or revoked under § 16–205 of this title or § 16–402(a)(38) of this subtitle for a violation of § 21–902(a) of this article;</text>
          </level>
          <level label="4">
            <text>The individual’s license is revoked under § 16–205(b) of this title or suspended or revoked for an accumulation of points under § 16–402(a)(37) of this subtitle for:</text>
          </level>
          <level label="A">
            <text>Homicide by motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or alcohol per se, homicide by motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, or homicide by motor vehicle while impaired by a combination of one or more drugs and alcohol; or</text>
          </level>
          <level label="B">
            <text>Life–threatening injury by motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or alcohol per se, life–threatening injury by motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, or life–threatening injury by motor vehicle while impaired by one or more drugs and alcohol; or</text>
          </level>
          <level label="5">
            <text>The individual is required to be a participant by a court order under § 27–107.1 of this article.</text>
          </level>
        </level>
        <level label="ii">
          <text>If an individual is subject to this paragraph and fails to participate in the Program or successfully complete the Program, the Administration shall suspend, notwithstanding § 16–208 of this title, the individual’s license until the individual successfully completes the Program.</text>
        </level>
        <level label="iii">
          <text>Nothing contained in this paragraph limits the authority of the Administration to modify a suspension imposed under this paragraph to allow an individual to be a participant in accordance with subsection (e) or (o) of this section.</text>
        </level>
        <level label="iv">
          <text>The Administration shall issue a restricted license to an individual who is required to participate in the Program under this section and who is otherwise eligible.</text>
        </level>
      </level>
      <level label="2">
        <level label="i">
          <text>Notwithstanding subsection (c) of this section, an individual shall be a participant as a condition of modification of a suspension or revocation of a license or issuance of a restricted license if the individual:</text>
          <level label="1">
            <text>Is required to be a participant by a court order under § 21–902.2 of this article;</text>
          </level>
          <level label="2">
            <text>Was under the age of 21 years on the date of a violation by the individual of § 21–902(c) of this article;</text>
          </level>
          <level label="3">
            <text>Violated an alcohol restriction imposed under this title.</text>
          </level>
        </level>
        <level label="ii">
          <text>If an individual is subject to this paragraph and the individual fails to participate in the Program or does not successfully complete the Program, the Administration shall suspend the individual’s license for 1 year.</text>
        </level>
        <level label="iii">
          <text>Nothing contained in this paragraph limits the authority of the Administration to modify a suspension imposed under this paragraph to allow an individual to be a participant in accordance with subsection (e) or (o) of this section.</text>
        </level>
        <level label="iv">
          <text>The Administration shall issue a restricted license to an individual who is required to participate in the Program under this section and who is otherwise eligible.</text>
        </level>
      </level>
      <level label="3">
        <text>Except as provided in § 16–205 of this title, an individual who is subject to this subsection shall participate in the Program for:</text>
        <level label="i">
          <text>6 months the first time the individual is required under this subsection to participate in the Program;</text>
        </level>
        <level label="ii">
          <text>1 year the second time the individual is required under this subsection to participate in the Program; and</text>
        </level>
        <level label="iii">
          <text>3 years the third or any subsequent time the individual is required under this subsection to participate in the Program.</text>
        </level>
      </level>
      <level label="4">
        <text>Paragraph (3) of this subsection does not limit a longer period of Program participation that is required by:</text>
        <level label="i">
          <text>A court order under § 21–902.2 of this article; or</text>
        </level>
        <level label="ii">
          <text>The Administration in accordance with another provision of this title.</text>
        </level>
      </level>
    </level>
    <level label="e">
      <text>If an individual subject to subsection (c) or (d) of this section does not initially become a participant:</text>
      <level label="1">
        <text>The individual may apply later to the Administration to be a participant; and</text>
      </level>
      <level label="2">
        <text>The Administration may reconsider any suspension or revocation of the driver’s license of the individual arising out of the same circumstances and allow the individual to participate in the Program.</text>
      </level>
    </level>
    <level label="f">
      <level label="1">
        <text>The Administration may:</text>
        <level label="i">
          <text>Modify a suspension and issue a restricted license to an individual who is a participant in the Program as provided under § 16–205 or § 16–205.1 of this title or § 16–404 of this subtitle;</text>
        </level>
        <level label="ii">
          <text>Reinstate the driver’s license of a participant whose license has been revoked:</text>
          <level label="1">
            <text>For a violation of § 21–902(b) or (c) of this article;</text>
          </level>
          <level label="2">
            <text>For an accumulation of points under § 16–402(a)(29) of this subtitle for a violation of § 21–902(b) or (c) of this article; or</text>
          </level>
          <level label="3">
            <text>Under § 16–205.1(b) or (f) of this title; and</text>
          </level>
        </level>
        <level label="iii">
          <text>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, impose on a participant a period of suspension in accordance with § 16–404(c)(2) and (3) of this subtitle in lieu of a license revocation:</text>
          <level label="1">
            <text>For a violation of § 21–902(b) or (c) of this article;</text>
          </level>
          <level label="2">
            <text>For an accumulation of points under § 16–402(a)(29) of this subtitle for a violation of § 21–902(b) or (c) of this article; or</text>
          </level>
          <level label="3">
            <text>Under § 16–205.1(b) or (f) of this title.</text>
          </level>
        </level>
      </level>
      <level label="2">
        <text>Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Administration shall:</text>
        <level label="i">
          <text>Modify a suspension and issue a restricted license to an individual who is a participant in the Program as provided under § 16–205 or § 16–205.1 of this title or § 16–404 of this subtitle;</text>
        </level>
        <level label="ii">
          <text>Reinstate the driver’s license of a participant whose license has been revoked:</text>
          <level label="1">
            <text>For a violation of § 21–902(a) of this article;</text>
          </level>
          <level label="2">
            <text>For an accumulation of points under § 16–402(a)(38) of this subtitle for a violation of § 21–902(a) of this article; or</text>
          </level>
          <level label="3">
            <text>Under § 16–205.1(b) or (f) of this title.</text>
          </level>
        </level>
        <level label="iii">
          <text>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, impose on a participant a period of suspension in accordance with § 16–404(c)(2) and (3) of this subtitle in lieu of a license revocation:</text>
          <level label="1">
            <text>For a violation of § 21–902(a) of this article;</text>
          </level>
          <level label="2">
            <text>For an accumulation of points under § 16–402(a)(38) of this subtitle for a violation of § 21–902(a) of this article; or</text>
          </level>
          <level label="3">
            <text>Under § 16–205.1(b) or (f) of this title.</text>
          </level>
        </level>
      </level>
      <level label="3">
        <text>A notice of suspension or revocation sent to an individual under this title shall include information about the Program and how individuals participate in the Program.</text>
      </level>
      <level label="4">
        <text>The Administration shall establish a fee for the Program that is sufficient to cover the costs of the Program.</text>
      </level>
    </level>
    <level label="g">
      <text>Subject to § 21–902.2(g)(2) of this article, the Administration shall impose a restriction on the individual’s license that prohibits the individual from driving a motor vehicle that is not equipped with an ignition interlock system for the period of time that the individual is required to participate in the Program under this section.</text>
    </level>
    <level label="h">
      <text>A participant is considered to have begun participation in the Program on the day the ignition interlock system is installed in the participant’s vehicle.</text>
    </level>
    <level label="i">
      <text>An individual whose license is suspended under § 16–404(c)(2)(iv) of this subtitle is a habitual offender whose license may not be reinstated unless the individual participates in the Program for at least 24 months.</text>
    </level>
    <level label="j">
      <level label="1">
        <text>For purposes of an ignition interlock system used under § 16–205(f) of this title, this section, or a court order under § 21–902.2 of this article, the Administration shall permit only the use of an ignition interlock system that meets or exceeds the technical standards for breath alcohol ignition interlock devices published in the Federal Register from time to time.</text>
      </level>
      <level label="2">
        <text>For purposes of an ignition interlock system used under this section, the Administration shall require the Program protocol adopted by the Administration.</text>
      </level>
    </level>
    <level label="k">
      <level label="1">
        <text>An individual required to use an ignition interlock system under a court order or this section:</text>
        <level label="i">
          <text>Shall be monitored by the Administration; and</text>
        </level>
        <level label="ii">
          <text>Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, shall pay the fee required by the Administration under subsection (f)(3) of this section.</text>
        </level>
      </level>
      <level label="2">
        <text>The Administration shall waive the fee required under this subsection for an individual who is indigent.</text>
      </level>
    </level>
    <level label="l">
      <text>A court order that requires the use of an ignition interlock system is not affected by § 16–404(c)(3) of this subtitle.</text>
    </level>
    <level label="m">
      <level label="1">
        <text>If an individual participates in the Program under this section and participates in the Program in accordance with any other provision of law arising out of the same incident, the periods of participation in the Program shall be concurrent.</text>
      </level>
      <level label="2">
        <text>If an individual participates in the Program under § 16–205.1 of this title, the individual shall receive credit toward the length of participation in the Program arising out of the same incident as authorized under subsection (c) of this section or as required under subsection (d) of this section.</text>
      </level>
    </level>
    <level label="n">
      <text>The Administration shall consider a participant to have successfully completed the Program if the Administration receives from the participant’s approved service provider a certification that in the 3 consecutive months before a participant’s date of release from the Program there was not:</text>
      <level label="1">
        <text>An attempt to start the vehicle with a breath alcohol concentration of 0.04 or more unless a subsequent test performed within 10 minutes registered a breath alcohol concentration lower than 0.04;</text>
      </level>
      <level label="2">
        <text>A failure to take or pass a random test with a breath alcohol concentration of 0.025 or lower unless a subsequent test performed within 10 minutes registered a breath alcohol concentration lower than 0.025; or</text>
      </level>
      <level label="3">
        <text>A failure of the participant to appear at the approved service provider when required for maintenance, repair, calibration, monitoring, inspection, or replacement of the device causing the device to cease to function as required under this section.</text>
      </level>
    </level>
    <level label="o">
      <text>If an individual successfully completes the Program and the individual’s license is not refused, revoked, suspended, or canceled under another provision of this article, the Administration shall immediately issue a license to the licensee.</text>
    </level>
    <level label="p">
      <level label="1">
        <text>Notwithstanding § 16–208 of this title, if the Administration removes an individual from the Program because the individual violated requirements of the Program, the Administration may allow the individual to reenter the Program after a period of 30 days from the date of removal.</text>
      </level>
      <level label="2">
        <text>If an individual reenters the Program under this subsection, the individual shall participate in the Program for the entire period of time that was initially necessary for successful completion of the Program without any credit for the period of participation before the individual was removed from the Program.</text>
      </level>
      <level label="3">
        <text>Nothing contained in paragraph (2) of this subsection limits a period of participation in the Program required under any other provision of this title or § 21–902.2 of this article.</text>
      </level>
    </level>
    <level label="q">
      <text>A suspension or revocation of a license of an individual subject to subsection (c) or (d) of this section that is imposed as a result of the failure of the individual to participate in the Program or successfully complete the Program shall be concurrent with any other suspension or revocation arising out of the same incident for which the individual is subject to subsection (c) or (d) of this section.</text>
    </level>
    <level label="r">
      <level label="1">
        <text>If a person is required to be a participant under subsection (d) of this section, the Administration shall include in the notice of proposed suspension or revocation a warning in bold conspicuous type that the person shall participate in the Program.</text>
      </level>
      <level label="2">
        <text>At the time that the Administration issues a license to a person who is under the age of 21 years, the Administration shall provide to the person a written warning in bold conspicuous type that the person shall participate in the Program if the Administration finds the person violated the alcohol restriction on a driver under the age of 21 years or the person violated any provision of § 21–902 of this article.</text>
      </level>
      <level label="3">
        <text>A person may not raise the absence of the warning described under this subsection or the failure to receive that warning as a basis for limiting the authority of the Administration to require that the person participate in the Program in accordance with this section.</text>
      </level>
    </level>
    <level label="s">
      <level label="1">
        <text>The Administration shall collect the following information about the individuals required to participate in the Program under subsections (c) and (d) of this section:</text>
        <level label="i">
          <text>The number of individuals who were convicted of a violation of § 21–902 of this article;</text>
        </level>
        <level label="ii">
          <text>The number of individuals who were granted a probation before judgment under § 6–220 of the Criminal Procedure Article for a violation of § 21–902 of this article; and</text>
        </level>
        <level label="iii">
          <text>The number of individuals who were granted a probation before judgment under § 6–220 of the Criminal Procedure Article for a violation of § 21–902 of this article and were subsequently charged with or convicted of a further violation of § 21–902 of this article.</text>
        </level>
      </level>
      <level label="2">
        <text>On or before December 1, 2028, and each December 1 thereafter, the Administration shall report the information collected under paragraph (1) of this subsection to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.</text>
      </level>
    </level>
  </section>
  <section article="gtr" article_name="Transportation" number="16-404.2" effective_note="EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2031 PER CHAPTERS 869 AND 870 OF 2026" title_number="16" title_name="Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Refusal, Suspension, and Revocation Under Point System">
    <level label="a">
      <level label="1">
        <text>In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.</text>
      </level>
      <level label="2">
        <text>“Approved service provider” means a person who is certified by:</text>
        <level label="i">
          <text>The Administration to service, install, monitor, tune, and provide information on intelligent speed assistance systems; and</text>
        </level>
        <level label="ii">
          <text>A manufacturer to be qualified to service, install, monitor, tune, and provide information on intelligent speed assistance systems.</text>
        </level>
      </level>
      <level label="3">
        <text>“Intelligent speed assistance system” means an aftermarket device that determines the applicable speed limit and actively prevents a motor vehicle from exceeding the applicable speed limit.</text>
      </level>
      <level label="4">
        <text>“Manufacturer” means a person that manufactures or distributes intelligent speed assistance systems.</text>
      </level>
      <level label="5">
        <text>“Participant” means a participant in the Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program.</text>
      </level>
      <level label="6">
        <text>“Program” means the Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program.</text>
      </level>
    </level>
    <level label="b">
      <level label="1">
        <text>On or before October 1, 2027, the Administration shall establish an Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program in accordance with this section.</text>
      </level>
      <level label="2">
        <level label="i">
          <text>The Administration shall establish a protocol for the Program through the adoption of regulations that require certain minimum standards for all service providers who service, install, monitor, tune, and provide information on intelligent speed assistance systems.</text>
        </level>
        <level label="ii">
          <text>The regulations shall require that:</text>
          <level label="1">
            <text>A service provider who applies to the Administration for certification as an approved service provider demonstrate that the service provider is able to competently service, install, monitor, tune, and provide information to the Administration at least every 30 days on individuals required to use intelligent speed assistance systems;</text>
          </level>
          <level label="2">
            <text>A service provider who applies to the Administration for certification as an approved service provider be certified by a signed affidavit from the manufacturer that the service provider has been trained by an authorized manufacturer and that the service provider is competent to service, install, monitor, tune, and provide information on intelligent speed assistance systems;</text>
          </level>
          <level label="3">
            <text>Approved service providers be considered to be authorized representatives of the manufacturer; and</text>
          </level>
          <level label="4">
            <text>Any service of notice on an approved service provider be considered to be service of notice on the manufacturer who certified the approved service provider.</text>
          </level>
        </level>
      </level>
    </level>
    <level label="c">
      <level label="1">
        <text>An individual shall be a participant if the individual has accumulated points in an amount that would result in suspension or revocation of the individual’s driver’s license under § 16–404 of this subtitle due to  a combination of violations for exceeding the posted speed limit under Title 21, Subtitle 8 of this article, reckless driving under § 21–901.1(a)(3) of this article, or participating in a race or speed contest under § 21–1116 of this article.</text>
      </level>
      <level label="2">
        <text>An individual who participates in the Program shall be a participant for 1 year.</text>
      </level>
      <level label="3">
        <text>If an individual is subject to this subsection and fails to participate in the Program or successfully complete the Program, the Administration shall suspend, notwithstanding § 16–208 of this title, the individual’s driver’s license until the individual successfully completes the Program.</text>
      </level>
    </level>
    <level label="d">
      <level label="1">
        <text>The Administration shall:</text>
        <level label="i">
          <text>Modify a suspension and issue a restrictive driver’s license requiring the use of an intelligent speed assistance system for the duration of Program participation to a participant who is otherwise eligible for the license; and</text>
        </level>
        <level label="ii">
          <text>Reinstate the driver’s license, subject to a restriction requiring the use of an intelligent speed assistance system for the duration of Program participation, of a participant whose driver’s license has been revoked.</text>
        </level>
      </level>
      <level label="2">
        <text>A notice of suspension or revocation of a driver’s license as described in subsection (c) of this section sent to an individual shall include information about the Program and how individuals may participate in the Program.</text>
      </level>
      <level label="3">
        <text>The Administration shall establish a fee for participation in the Program that is sufficient to cover the costs of the Program.</text>
      </level>
    </level>
    <level label="e">
      <text>A participant may not operate a motor vehicle in violation of the requirements of the Program.</text>
    </level>
    <level label="f">
      <text>A participant is considered to have begun participation in the Program on the day the intelligent speed assistance system is installed in the participant’s motor vehicle.</text>
    </level>
    <level label="g">
      <level label="1">
        <text>An individual required to use an intelligent speed assistance system under this section:</text>
        <level label="i">
          <text>Shall be monitored by the Administration; and</text>
        </level>
        <level label="ii">
          <text>Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, shall pay the fee required by the Administration under subsection (d)(3) of this section.</text>
        </level>
      </level>
      <level label="2">
        <text>The Administration shall waive the fee required under this subsection for an individual who is indigent.</text>
      </level>
    </level>
    <level label="h">
      <text>If an individual completes the Program and the individual’s license is not refused, revoked, suspended, or canceled under another provision of this article, the Administration shall reinstate the individual’s driver’s license or issue immediately a driver’s license to the individual, as appropriate.</text>
    </level>
    <level label="i">
      <level label="1">
        <text>If the Administration removes an individual from the Program because the individual violated a requirement of the Program, the Administration may allow the individual to reenter the Program after a period of 10 days from the date of removal.</text>
      </level>
      <level label="2">
        <text>If an individual reenters the Program under this subsection, the individual shall participate in the Program for 3 months in addition to the period of time that was necessary for successful completion of the Program at the time the individual was removed from the Program.</text>
      </level>
    </level>
    <level label="j">
      <level label="1">
        <text>Subject to paragraphs (3) and (4) of this subsection, the Administration or a vendor contracted by the Administration may share data collected under this section only:</text>
        <level label="i">
          <text>When required by court order;</text>
        </level>
        <level label="ii">
          <text>As required by State law;</text>
        </level>
        <level label="iii">
          <text>With the Department or a court with jurisdiction over a Program participant regarding a violation by the participant; or</text>
        </level>
        <level label="iv">
          <text>For research purposes, if the data is anonymized.</text>
        </level>
      </level>
      <level label="2">
        <text>Subject to paragraphs (3) and (4) of this subsection, the Administration or a vendor contracted by the Administration may retain data collected under this section only to:</text>
        <level label="i">
          <text>Confirm compliance with Program requirements; or</text>
        </level>
        <level label="ii">
          <text>Evaluate or improve the effectiveness of the Program.</text>
        </level>
      </level>
      <level label="3">
        <text>The Administration or any vendor contracted by the Administration shall remove from its records and destroy any data collected under this section within 30 days after collecting the data.</text>
      </level>
      <level label="4">
        <text>Data collected under this section may not be sold for any purpose by the Administration or a vendor contracted by the Administration, including the sale of subscriptions or licenses to access data.</text>
      </level>
    </level>
    <level label="k">
      <level label="1">
        <text>The Administration shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.</text>
      </level>
      <level label="2">
        <text>The regulations adopted under this subsection shall include requirements for a participant to operate a motor vehicle equipped with an intelligent speed assistance system in a safe manner, as determined by the Administration.</text>
      </level>
    </level>
  </section>
  <section article="gtr" article_name="Transportation" number="16-405" title_number="16" title_name="Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Refusal, Suspension, and Revocation Under Point System">
    <text>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:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>Decline to order the suspension or revocation; or</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>Modify the suspension or revocation.</text>
    </level>
  </section>
  <section article="gtr" article_name="Transportation" number="16-406" title_number="16" title_name="Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Refusal, Suspension, and Revocation Under Point System">
    <text>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.</text>
  </section>
  <section article="gtr" article_name="Transportation" number="16-407" title_number="16" title_name="Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Refusal, Suspension, and Revocation Under Point System">
    <text>A point assessed under this subtitle shall be retained for a period of 2 years from the date of violation.</text>
  </section>
</subtitle>