Title 16. Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses — Subtitle 9. Driver's Licenses -- Immunities and Privileges -- Requirements
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 16-901 (2026)
Title 16. Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses
Subtitle 9. Driver's Licenses -- Immunities and Privileges -- Requirements
§ 16–901LinkCopy Citation
This subtitle applies only to an individual who displays a driver’s license issued by the U.S. Department of State to a police officer or who otherwise claims immunities or privileges under Title 22, Chapter 6 of the United States Code with respect to the individual’s violation of Title 2, Subtitle 5, § 2-209, or § 3-211 of the Criminal Law Article, or a moving violation under the vehicle laws or regulations of this State or any local authority.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 16-902 (2026)
Title 16. Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses
Subtitle 9. Driver's Licenses -- Immunities and Privileges -- Requirements
§ 16–902LinkCopy Citation
If a driver who is subject to this subtitle is stopped by a police officer who has probable cause to believe that the driver has committed a violation described in this subtitle, the police officer shall:
(1)
As soon as practicable contact the U.S. Department of State office in order to verify the driver’s status and immunity, if any;
(2)
Record all relevant information from any driver’s license or identification card, including a driver’s license or identification card issued by the U.S. Department of State; and
(3)
Within 5 workdays after the date of the stop, forward the following to the Administration:
(i)
A vehicle accident report, if the driver was involved in a vehicle accident;
(ii)
If a citation or other charging document was issued to the driver, a copy of the citation or other charging document; and
(iii)
If a citation or other charging document was not issued to the driver, a written report of the incident.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 16-903 (2026)
Title 16. Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses
Subtitle 9. Driver's Licenses -- Immunities and Privileges -- Requirements
§ 16–903LinkCopy Citation
The Administration shall:
(1)
File each vehicle accident report, citation or other charging document, and incident report that the Administration receives under this subtitle; and
(2)
Keep convenient records or make suitable notations showing each:
(i)
Conviction;
(ii)
Probation before judgment disposition of any violation of § 21-902 of this article; and
(iii)
Vehicle accident.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 16-904 (2026)
Title 16. Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses
Subtitle 9. Driver's Licenses -- Immunities and Privileges -- Requirements
§ 16–904LinkCopy Citation
The Administration shall send a copy of each document and record described under § 16-903 of this subtitle to the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Office of Foreign Missions, of the U.S. Department of State.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 16-905 (2026)
Title 16. Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses
Subtitle 9. Driver's Licenses -- Immunities and Privileges -- Requirements
§ 16–905LinkCopy Citation
The provisions of this subtitle do not prohibit or limit the application of any law to a criminal or motor vehicle violation by an individual who has or claims immunities or privileges under Title 22, Chapter 6 of the United States Code.