Md. Code, Transportation § 24-106.3
This is the official text of Md. Code, Transportation § 24-106.3, part of Maryland’s Code, Transportation — governs vehicles, drivers, and roadways.
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§24–106.
Official statutory text
§24–106.3.
The owner of the vehicle, if present in the vehicle, or, in his absence, the driver of the vehicle is presumed to be responsible for any violation of §§ 24-106 through 24-106.2 of this subtitle, if:
(1) The violation is caused by an occupant of the vehicle;
(2) The vehicle has two or more occupants; and
(3) It cannot be determined which occupant is the violator.
The owner of the vehicle, if present in the vehicle, or, in his absence, the driver of the vehicle is presumed to be responsible for any violation of §§ 24-106 through 24-106.2 of this subtitle, if:
(1) The violation is caused by an occupant of the vehicle;
(2) The vehicle has two or more occupants; and
(3) It cannot be determined which occupant is the violator.
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