Chapter 19. Issuance of Temporary Driver Licenses Valid in Maryland Only
Regulation .01 Purpose.LinkCopy Citation
This chapter establishes procedures for the issuance of a 90-day temporary driver's license, valid in Maryland only, as defined in Transportation Article, §16-113(e), Annotated Code of Maryland.
Regulation .02 Definitions.LinkCopy Citation
A.
In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B.
Terms Defined.
(1)
“Administration” means the Motor Vehicle Administration.
(2)
“Initial violation” means the originating action or charge that led to the suspension or revocation.
(3)
“Jurisdiction” has the meaning stated in Transportation Article, §12-401, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(4)
“Revoked” means to terminate, by formal action, an individual's license or privilege to drive a motor vehicle.
(5)
“Suspended” means to withdraw temporarily, by formal action, an individual's license or privilege to drive a motor vehicle.
(6)
“Temporary driver's license” means a temporary license issued to an eligible individual for a period not to exceed 90 days that allows the individual to operate a motor vehicle in Maryland.
Regulation .03 Application.LinkCopy Citation
A.
The Administration may issue a temporary driver's license, which is valid only in Maryland, for a period not to exceed 90 days if the individual:
(1)
Is suspended or revoked in another jurisdiction;
(2)
Previously held a valid Maryland driver's license;
(3)
Has made application:
(a)
To renew the valid Maryland driver's license,
(b)
For a duplicate or corrected driver's license,
(c)
For a driver's license after approval for reinstatement of a revoked Maryland driver's license, or
(d)
For a replacement driver's license after withdrawal of a suspension against the Maryland driver's license;
(4)
Is revoked or suspended in another jurisdiction as a result of failing to comply with its licensing requirements, but would not have been suspended or revoked in this State for a comparable violation;
(5)
Did not receive the initial violation that led to the suspension or revocation within the preceding 5 years;
(6)
Is otherwise qualified to be licensed in Maryland; and
(7)
Has the opportunity to satisfy all requirements of the initial violation and receive clearance from the jurisdiction in question within the 90-day temporary license period.
B.
The Administration may not issue a temporary driver's license which is valid in Maryland if the:
(1)
Individual is suspended or revoked in more than one jurisdiction;
(2)
Individual holds a commercial driver's license, unless the license is downgraded to a noncommercial license;
(3)
Initial violation that led to the suspension or revocation occurred less than 5 years before the date of application for the temporary driver's license;
(4)
Initial violation that led to the revocation or suspension resulted from any offense that involved a fatality;
(5)
Initial violation that led to the revocation or suspension resulted from an offense or charges involving the use of alcohol or drugs;
(6)
Clearance requirement of the other jurisdiction cannot be met within the 90-day temporary license period;
(7)
Applicant's privilege to drive is cancelled, refused, or disqualified in another jurisdiction;
(8)
Individual is suspended, revoked, cancelled, refused, or disqualified in Maryland; or
(9)
Applicant is not otherwise qualified to be licensed in Maryland.
Chapter annotations
Authority: Transportation Article, §§12-104(b) and 16-113(e), Annotated Code of Maryland
History: Effective date: April 16, 2001 (28:7 Md. R. 692)