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<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>
