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West's Annotated Code of MarylandTransportationEffective: October 1, 2013

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Transportation
Title 21. Vehicle Laws--Rules of the Road (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 11. Miscellaneous Rules (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2013
MD Code, Transportation, § 21-1124
§ 21-1124. Use of wireless communication device by permit holders or provisional licensees prohibited
Currentness
Definitions
(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “9-1-1 system” has the meaning stated in § 1-301 of the Public Safety Article.
(3) “Wireless communication device” means a handheld or hands-free device used to access a wireless telephone service.
Use of device to contact 9-1-1 system
(b) This section does not apply to the use of a wireless communication device:
(1) To contact a 9-1-1 system; or
(2) As a text messaging device as defined in § 21-1124.1 of this subtitle.
In general
(c) An individual who is under the age of 18 years may not use a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Enforcement of section
(d)(1) If the Administration receives satisfactory evidence that an individual has violated this section, the Administration:
(i) May suspend the individual's driver's license for not more than 90 days; and
(ii) May issue a restricted license for the period of suspension that is limited to driving a motor vehicle:
1. In the course of the individual's employment;
2. For the purpose of driving to or from a place of employment; or
3. For the purpose of driving to or from school.
(2) An individual may request a hearing as provided for a suspension or revocation under Title 12, Subtitle 2 of this article.

Credits

Added by Acts 2005, c. 543, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2005; Acts 2005, c. 544, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2005. Amended by Acts 2006, c. 38, § 1, eff. April 8, 2006; Acts 2007, c. 5, § 1, eff. March 22, 2007; Acts 2012, c. 251, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2012; Acts 2012, c. 252, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2012; Acts 2013, c. 637, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2013; Acts 2013, c. 638, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2013.
MD Code, Transportation, § 21-1124, MD TRANS § 21-1124
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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