Md. Code, Transportation § 16-103
This is the official text of Md. Code, Transportation § 16-103, part of Maryland’s Code, Transportation — governs vehicles, drivers, and roadways.
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§16–103.
Official statutory text
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Administration may not issue a driver’s license to any individual who is not at least 18 years old.
(b) (1) Except as provided under paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Administration may issue a noncommercial Class B, C, or M license to an individual under the age of 18 if the individual otherwise qualifies for a driver’s license under this subtitle.
(2) The Administration may not issue a Class M license to an individual under the age of 18 years unless the individual has also completed satisfactorily a motorcycle safety course approved under Subtitle 6 of this title.
(c) The Administration may not issue:
(1) A learner’s instructional permit to any individual who has not reached the age of 15 years, 9 months;
(2) A provisional license to any individual who has not reached the age of 16 years, 6 months; or
(3) A license to any individual who has not reached the age of 18 years.
(b) (1) Except as provided under paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Administration may issue a noncommercial Class B, C, or M license to an individual under the age of 18 if the individual otherwise qualifies for a driver’s license under this subtitle.
(2) The Administration may not issue a Class M license to an individual under the age of 18 years unless the individual has also completed satisfactorily a motorcycle safety course approved under Subtitle 6 of this title.
(c) The Administration may not issue:
(1) A learner’s instructional permit to any individual who has not reached the age of 15 years, 9 months;
(2) A provisional license to any individual who has not reached the age of 16 years, 6 months; or
(3) A license to any individual who has not reached the age of 18 years.
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