§ 16–404.2
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 16-404.2 (2026)
Title 16. Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses
Subtitle 4. Refusal, Suspension, and Revocation Under Point System
§ 16–404.2LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)
“Approved service provider” means a person who is certified by:
(i)
The Administration to service, install, monitor, tune, and provide information on intelligent speed assistance systems; and
(ii)
A manufacturer to be qualified to service, install, monitor, tune, and provide information on intelligent speed assistance systems.
(3)
“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.
(4)
“Manufacturer” means a person that manufactures or distributes intelligent speed assistance systems.
(5)
“Participant” means a participant in the Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program.
(6)
“Program” means the Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program.
(b)
(1)
On or before October 1, 2027, the Administration shall establish an Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program in accordance with this section.
(2)
(i)
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.
(ii)
The regulations shall require that:
(1)
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;
(2)
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;
(3)
Approved service providers be considered to be authorized representatives of the manufacturer; and
(4)
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.
(c)
(1)
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.
(2)
An individual who participates in the Program shall be a participant for 1 year.
(3)
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.
(d)
(1)
The Administration shall:
(i)
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
(ii)
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.
(2)
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.
(3)
The Administration shall establish a fee for participation in the Program that is sufficient to cover the costs of the Program.
(e)
A participant may not operate a motor vehicle in violation of the requirements of the Program.
(f)
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.
(g)
(1)
An individual required to use an intelligent speed assistance system under this section:
(i)
Shall be monitored by the Administration; and
(ii)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, shall pay the fee required by the Administration under subsection (d)(3) of this section.
(2)
The Administration shall waive the fee required under this subsection for an individual who is indigent.
(h)
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.
(i)
(1)
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.
(2)
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.
(j)
(1)
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:
(i)
When required by court order;
(ii)
As required by State law;
(iii)
With the Department or a court with jurisdiction over a Program participant regarding a violation by the participant; or
(iv)
For research purposes, if the data is anonymized.
(2)
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:
(i)
Confirm compliance with Program requirements; or
(ii)
Evaluate or improve the effectiveness of the Program.
(3)
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.
(4)
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.
(k)
(1)
The Administration shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
(2)
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.