§ 16-802. Purpose; construction

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   (a) Purpose. -- The purpose of this subtitle is to implement the federal Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 (Title XII of Public Law 99-570) and reduce or prevent heavy and commercial motor vehicle accidents, fatalities, and injuries by:

   (1) Disqualifying drivers for certain criminal offenses and serious traffic violations; and

   (2) Strengthening licensing and testing standards.

(b) Construction -- In general. -- This subtitle is a remedial law and shall be liberally construed to promote the public health, safety, and welfare.

(c) Construction -- Subtitle prevalent. -- To the extent that this subtitle conflicts with other subtitles of this title, this subtitle prevails.

(d) Construction -- Maryland Vehicle Law prevalent. -- Where this subtitle is silent, the provisions of the Maryland Vehicle Law apply.

HISTORY: 1989, ch. 291, § 2.

                    
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