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.
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:
As soon as practicable contact the U.S. Department of State office in order to verify the driver’s status and immunity, if any;
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
Within 5 workdays after the date of the stop, forward the following to the Administration:
A vehicle accident report, if the driver was involved in a vehicle accident;
If a citation or other charging document was issued to the driver, a copy of the citation or other charging document; and
If a citation or other charging document was not issued to the driver, a written report of the incident.
The Administration shall:
File each vehicle accident report, citation or other charging document, and incident report that the Administration receives under this subtitle; and
Keep convenient records or make suitable notations showing each:
Conviction;
Probation before judgment disposition of any violation of § 21-902 of this article; and
Vehicle accident.
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.
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.