GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Maryland. Please note that GHSA does not compile any additional data on state laws other than what is presented in these pages. For more information, consult the appropriate 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
Riders 16 and over
All (secondary law for rear seats)
$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) |
|---|---|
| 70 | 70 |
| Cars (MPH) | Trucks (MPH) |
|---|---|
| 70 | 70 |
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
