Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Subtitle 17 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-DRIVER LICENSING AND IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS
Chapter 11.17.19 - Issuance of Temporary Driver Licenses Valid in Maryland Only
Section 11.17.19.03 - Application

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 11.17.19.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 6, March 22, 2024

A. The Administration may issue a temporary driver's license, which is valid only in Maryland, for a period not to exceed 90 days if the individual:

(1) Is suspended or revoked in another jurisdiction;

(2) Previously held a valid Maryland driver's license;

(3) Has made application:
(a) To renew the valid Maryland driver's license,

(b) For a duplicate or corrected driver's license,

(c) For a driver's license after approval for reinstatement of a revoked Maryland driver's license, or

(d) For a replacement driver's license after withdrawal of a suspension against the Maryland driver's license;

(4) Is revoked or suspended in another jurisdiction as a result of failing to comply with its licensing requirements, but would not have been suspended or revoked in this State for a comparable violation;

(5) Did not receive the initial violation that led to the suspension or revocation within the preceding 5 years;

(6) Is otherwise qualified to be licensed in Maryland; and

(7) Has the opportunity to satisfy all requirements of the initial violation and receive clearance from the jurisdiction in question within the 90-day temporary license period.

B. The Administration may not issue a temporary driver's license which is valid in Maryland if the:

(1) Individual is suspended or revoked in more than one jurisdiction;

(2) Individual holds a commercial driver's license, unless the license is downgraded to a noncommercial license;

(3) Initial violation that led to the suspension or revocation occurred less than 5 years before the date of application for the temporary driver's license;

(4) Initial violation that led to the revocation or suspension resulted from any offense that involved a fatality;

(5) Initial violation that led to the revocation or suspension resulted from an offense or charges involving the use of alcohol or drugs;

(6) Clearance requirement of the other jurisdiction cannot be met within the 90-day temporary license period;

(7) Applicant's privilege to drive is cancelled, refused, or disqualified in another jurisdiction;

(8) Individual is suspended, revoked, cancelled, refused, or disqualified in Maryland; or

(9) Applicant is not otherwise qualified to be licensed in Maryland.

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