# Transportation (GTR)

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

### Subtitle 9. Driver's Licenses -- Immunities and Privileges -- Requirements

#### Section 16-901

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, Sec. 2-209, or Sec. 3-211 of the Criminal Law Article, or a moving violation under the vehicle laws or regulations of this State or any local authority.

#### Section 16-902

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.

#### Section 16-903

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 Sec. 21-902 of this article; and

  (iii) Vehicle accident.

#### Section 16-904

The Administration shall send a copy of each document and record described under Sec. 16-903 of this subtitle to the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Office of Foreign Missions, of the U.S. Department of State.

#### Section 16-905

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.

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