§ 16-213. Violations

   (a) Definitions. --

   (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

   (2) "Education and employment only restriction" means a restriction that allows a licensed driver to drive only:

      (i) To or from a school class or an official school activity; or

      (ii) To or from, or in the course of, the licensee's employment.

   (3) "Offense" means a moving violation committed by an individual who:

      (i) Held a provisional license under § 16-111 of this title on the date the violation was committed;

      (ii) Was convicted of, or granted a probation before judgment under § 6-220 of the Criminal Procedure Article for, the violation; and

      (iii) Was not eligible for a license under § 16-111.1 of this title at the time of the violation.

(b) Sanctions. -- Except as provided in § 16-205(d-1) or § 16-206(b) of this subtitle, the sanctions under this section are in addition to any other penalty or sanctions that might apply as a result of a moving violation.

(c) Penalties. -- The Administration:

   (1) For a first offense, shall require the offender to attend a driver improvement program under § 16-212 of this subtitle;

   (2) For a second offense:

      (i) For an adult, may suspend the offender's license for up to 30 days; and

      (ii) For an individual under the age of 18 years, may:

         1. Suspend the offender's license for up to 30 days; and

         2. Impose, on completion of the suspension, an education and employment only restriction on the offender's license effective for 90 days;

   (3) For a third offense:

      (i) For an adult, may suspend the offender's license for up to 180 days; and

      (ii) For an individual under the age of 18 years, may:

         1. Suspend the offender's license for up to 180 days;

         2. Require the offender to attend a driver improvement program designed for young drivers under § 16-212 of this subtitle; and

         3. Impose, on completion of the suspension, an education and employment only restriction on the offender's license effective for 180 days; and

   (4) For a fourth or subsequent offense:

      (i) For an adult, may suspend or revoke the offender's license for up to 180 days; and

      (ii) For an individual under the age of 18 years, may:

         1. Revoke the offender's license for not less than 180 days; and

         2. Require the offender, in addition to applying for reinstatement as required under § 16-208(b) of this subtitle, to pass the examinations required under § 16-110 of this title.

HISTORY: 1998, ch. 483; 2004, ch. 13; 2005, ch. 564; 2006, chs. 219, 220; 2009, ch. 184, § 2; ch. 185, § 2.