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§ 16-101. Drivers must be licensed

MD Transp Code § 16-101 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    (1)    An individual may not drive or attempt to drive a motor vehicle on any highway in this State unless:

(i)    The individual holds a driver’s license issued under this title;

(ii)    The individual is expressly exempt from the licensing requirements of this title; or

(iii)    The individual otherwise is specifically authorized by this title to drive vehicles of the class that the individual is driving or attempting to drive.

(2)    On portions of a highway in the State where driving an all–terrain vehicle or a snowmobile is authorized by this article, an individual may not drive or attempt to drive an all–terrain vehicle or a snowmobile on the highway unless:

(i)    The individual holds a driver’s license issued under this title; or

(ii)    The individual is expressly exempt from the licensing requirements of this title.

(b)    Each individual operating on any highway in this State a moped, as defined in § 11–134.1 of this article or a motor scooter, as defined in § 11–134.5 of this article, shall have with the individual:

(1)    A driver’s license issued to the individual under this title, which license may be of any class issued by the Administration;

(2)    If the individual is a nonresident of this State, a license to drive issued to the individual by the state or country of the individual’s residence, which license may be for any class of vehicle; or

(3)    A moped operator’s permit issued to the individual under this subtitle.

(c)    A person convicted of a violation of this section is subject to:

(1)    For a first offense, imprisonment not exceeding 60 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both; and

(2)    For a second or subsequent offense, imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.

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§ 16-101. Drivers must be licensed