Md. Code, Transportation § 21-406
This is the official text of Md. Code, Transportation § 21-406, part of Maryland’s Code, Transportation — governs vehicles, drivers, and roadways.
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§21–406.
Official statutory text
(a) A person may not commit a violation of this subtitle that contributes to an accident that results in the death or, as defined in § 20–102(c) of this article, serious bodily injury of another person.
(b) (1) A person convicted of a violation of this section is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
(2) (i) The Administration may suspend the license of a person convicted of a violation of this section for a period not exceeding 180 days.
(ii) In accordance with Title 12, Subtitle 2 of this article, a licensee may request a hearing on a license suspension imposed under this paragraph.
(b) (1) A person convicted of a violation of this section is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
(2) (i) The Administration may suspend the license of a person convicted of a violation of this section for a period not exceeding 180 days.
(ii) In accordance with Title 12, Subtitle 2 of this article, a licensee may request a hearing on a license suspension imposed under this paragraph.
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