$10K in Rideshare Credits Available to Marylanders New Year's Eve
Rideshare credits totaling $10,000 will be available to Marylanders on New Year’s Eve night and throughout part of the morning on New Year’s Day.
Maryland
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.
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Bike helmets required?
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
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Motorcycle Helmet Required?
Universal helmet law enacted 1992.
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Provisions for Mature Drivers
40 and over: vision test required
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Length of Regular Renewal Cycle
5 years
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Rural Interstates: Cars (MPH)
70
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Rural Interstates: Trucks (MPH)
70
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Urban Interstates: Cars (MPH)
70
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Urban Interstates: Trucks (MPH)
70
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Other Limited Access Roads: Cars (MPH)
55
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Other Limited Access Roads: Trucks (MPH)
55
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Increased penalty for high BAC
0.15
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Administrative license suspension on first offense
180 days for both.08 & .15, for first offense.
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Limited driving privileges during suspension
Yes, with interlock
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Ignition Interlocks
Mandatory for all convictions
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Open container laws
Yes
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Repeat Offender Laws
Yes
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Child Restraint Required
Under 8 yrs unless over 57" tall. Rear-facing until age 2 or until they exceed the height/weight specifications of the manufacturer.
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Adult Safety Belt Permissible
8-15 yrs or under 8 yrs and over 57" tall
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Intermediate Stage: Passenger Restrictions (Except Family, Unless Noted)
First 5 months: no passengers under 18 (secondary enforcement)
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Full Privilege Minimum Age
Nighttime driving: 18 years Driving with passengers: 16 years, 11 months
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Learner Stage: Minimum Age (Years/Months)
15 / 9
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Learner Stage: Minimum Duration (Months)
9
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Learner Stage: Supervised Driving Hours (Night Hours in Parenthesis)
60 (10)
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Intermediate Stage: Minimum Age (Years/Months)
16 / 6
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Intermediate Stage: Nighttime Driving Restriction
Midnight - 5 a.m.
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Type of Law
Primary; Secondary for rear seat occupants
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Who is Covered?
16 and over
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In What Seat?
Under 16 yrs: All 16 yrs and over: Front (secondary enforcement in rear seat)
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Hand-Held Ban?
Yes. Primary law.
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All Cell Phone Ban? School Bus Drivers
Yes, handheld ban. Primary law.
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All Cell Phone Ban? Novice Drivers
Drivers under 18. Primary law.
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Text Messaging Ban?
All drivers. Primary law.
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Speed Cameras: Where Permitted
School zones (only during certain hours); Montgomery County residential districts; areas in or near institutes of higher education in Prince George's County; construction zones on expressways or controlled access highways with a speed limit 45 mph or greater
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Red Light Cameras: State Law
Permitted by state law
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Red Light Cameras: Where Permitted
Statewide
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Speed Cameras: State Law
Permitted by state law and city ordinance
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DUID Zero Tolerance or Per se Laws for Some Drugs
None
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Marijuana Possession and Use
Decriminalized and legal for medical and recreational use
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Marijuana Impaired Driving
None
Five States Get Help for Safe Rides During Holidays; Ride Sharing Reduces Alcohol-Involved Crashes, Studies Show
Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, New Mexico and Texas received a total of $95,000 in grant funds and Uber ride credits to support initiatives that help prevent impaired driving this holiday season.
Uber and GHSA Award Grants to Provide a Safe Alternative to Drunk and Drugged Driving During the Holidays
The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), in partnership with Uber, has awarded the CO, CT, MD, NM and TX State Highway Safety Offices (SHSOs) a total of $95,000 in grant funds and Uber ride credits to support initiatives to help prevent impaired driving this holiday season.
Uber and GHSA Award Grants to Provide a Safe Alternative to Drunk and Drugged Driving During the Holidays
The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), in partnership with Uber, has awarded the CO, CT, MD, NM and TX State Highway Safety Offices (SHSOs) a total of $95,000 in grant funds and Uber ride credits to support initiatives to help prevent impaired driving this holiday season.
States Focus on Impaired Driving Leading into Labor Day Weekend to Prevent Traffic Deaths
As summer winds down and millions of Americans take to the roads for the Labor Day weekend, GHSA is reminding motorists that State Highway Safety Offices and their federal and law enforcement partners are stepping up efforts to reduce drunk and drug-impaired driving.
States Focus on Impaired Driving Leading into Labor Day Weekend to Prevent Traffic Deaths
As summer winds down and millions of Americans take to the roads for the Labor Day weekend, GHSA is reminding motorists that SHSOs and their federal and law enforcement partners are stepping up efforts to reduce drunk and drug-impaired driving, a preventable behavior that puts road users at risk.
Maryland Awarded Grant for Second Year to Combat Drug-Impaired Driving
GHSA and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility have again awarded Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office with a grant to support the state’s focus to prevent motor vehicle crashes from drug-impaired driving.
GHSA and Non-Profit Group Award Nearly $160,000 in Highway Safety Grants
The states of Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland and Wisconsin have received a total of $157,165 in grants from GHSA and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (Responsibility.org) for initiatives that support keeping all road users safe from alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers.
GHSA Awards Grants to Combat Impaired Driving
The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (Responsibility.org) are awarding grants to help states keep Americans safe from alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers.
As Traffic Comes Roaring Back, Four States Receive Grants to Stop Drug and High-Risk Impaired Driving
For the seventh consecutive year, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (Responsibility.org) are awarding grants to help states keep Americans safe from alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers.