Md. Code, Transportation § 16-902
This is the official text of Md. Code, Transportation § 16-902, part of Maryland’s Code, Transportation — governs vehicles, drivers, and roadways.
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§16–902.
Official statutory text
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.
(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.
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