GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Maryland. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
| Increased Penalty for High BAC | Administrative License Suspension on First Offense | Limited Driving Privileges During Suspension | Vehicle and License Plate Sanctions |
|---|---|---|---|
| . | 90 days | Yes, with interlock |
Mandatory for all convictions
| Open Container Laws | Repeat Offender Laws | Alcohol Exclusion Laws Limiting Treatment |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | No |
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Under 8 yrs and under 57" tall
8-15 yrs or 57" or taller
$50
Yes. Primary law.
No
Drivers under 18. Primary law.
All drivers. Primary law.
5 years
40 and over: vision test required
Universal helmet law enacted 1992.
Primary; Secondary for rear seat occupants
Riders 16 and over
All
$83 (fine plus court costs)
Checkpoints are conducted weekly. Their legality is upheld under state and federal Constitution.
Limited
Montgomery County school zones and residential areas; Prince George's County school zones; statewide school zones (by local ordinance) and work zones on expressways or controlled access highways
Registered owner/Owner
2 or more images of rear of vehicle and tag in any medium
$40 maximum; no points ($500 maximum in residential areas; $1,000 maximum in work and school zones; points vary)
Permitted
Statewide
Registered owner/Owner
2 or more images of rear of vehicle and tag in any medium
$75 maximum civil penalty; no points or record; not a moving violation; not used by insurers ($500 maximum; 2 points)
Limited
Montgomery County and Prince George's County
Registered owner/Owner
Vehicle, driver and tag
$100 maximum; no points ($500 maximum; 1 point)
| Cars (MPH) | Trucks (MPH) |
|---|---|
| 70 | 70 |
| Cars (MPH) | Trucks (MPH) |
|---|---|
| 65 | 65 |
| Cars (MPH) | Trucks (MPH) |
|---|---|
| 55 | 55 |
At least three of the following: failure to obey traffic control device, overtaking and passing, passing on right, driving on laned roadways, following too closely, failure to yield right of way or speeding.
Nighttime driving: 18 years
Driving with passengers: 16 years, 11 months
|
Minimum Age (Years/Months) |
Minimum Duration (Months) |
Required Supervised Driving Hours (Night Hours) |
|---|---|---|
| 15 / 9 | 9 | 60 (10) |
|
Minimum Age (Years/Months) |
Nighttime Driving Restriction |
Passenger Restriction (except family, unless noted) |
|---|---|---|
| 16 / 6 | Midnight - 5 a.m. | First 5 months: no passengers under 18 (secondary enforcement) |
Speeding
Up to $1,000
No
Yes
