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§ 16-902. Violations; duties of police officer

West's Annotated Code of MarylandTransportation

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Transportation
Title 16. Vehicle Laws--Drivers' Licenses (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 9. Drivers' Licenses--Immunities and Privileges--Requirements (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Transportation, § 16-902
§ 16-902. Violations; duties of police officer
Currentness
If a driver who is subject to this subtitle is stopped by a police officer who has probable cause to believe that the driver has committed a violation described in this subtitle, the police officer shall:
(1) As soon as practicable contact the U.S. Department of State office in order to verify the driver's status and immunity, if any;
(2) Record all relevant information from any driver's license or identification card, including a driver's license or identification card issued by the U.S. Department of State; and
(3) Within 5 workdays after the date of the stop, forward the following to the Administration:
(i) A vehicle accident report, if the driver was involved in a vehicle accident;
(ii) If a citation or other charging document was issued to the driver, a copy of the citation or other charging document; and
(iii) If a citation or other charging document was not issued to the driver, a written report of the incident.

Credits

Added by Acts 1998, c. 734, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1998.
MD Code, Transportation, § 16-902, MD TRANS § 16-902
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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