Driving While Suspended
Transp. § 16-303 — up to 1 year or $1,000 for a first offense
A person may not drive in Maryland while the license or privilege to drive is refused, canceled, suspended or revoked here, or while a license from another state is canceled, suspended or revoked.
| Offense | Penalty up to |
|---|---|
| OffenseFirst | Penalty up to1 year, a $1,000 fine, or both |
| OffenseSecond or later within 3 years of the last conviction | Penalty up to2 years, a $1,000 fine, or both |
| OffenseDriving while suspended for the reasons in subsections (h) and (i), such as an unanswered or unpaid ticket in another state | Penalty up toA $500 fine |
Someone charged under subsections (h) or (i) has to appear in court and may not prepay the fine.
Sources for this section (1)
- Md. Code, Transp. § 16-303 — Driving while license suspended or revoked
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