Maryland § 17-104.2
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 17-104.2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-104.2.
(a) In this section, “Fund” means the Uninsured Motorist Education and Enforcement Fund administered by the Uninsured Division of the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund under § 20–611 of the Insurance Article.
(b) The operator of a motor vehicle that is required to be registered in this State shall:
(1) Be in possession of, or carry in the motor vehicle, evidence of the required security for the motor vehicle, when operating the motor vehicle on a highway in the State; and
(2) Present evidence of the required security on the request of a law enforcement officer.
(c) (1) An insurance identification card issued by or on behalf of a motor vehicle insurer under § 19–504.1 of the Insurance Article is a form of evidence of the required security for the motor vehicle.
(2) Evidence of the required security may be produced in electronic format, including display of electronic images on a cellular phone or any other type of portable electronic device.
(d) (1) A person who violates subsection (b) of this section is subject to a fine of $50.
(2) The fine under paragraph (1) of this subsection:
(i) May be waived; and
(ii) Shall be deposited in the Fund.
(e) The Administration may adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 17-104.2
What does Maryland Code § 17-104.2 cover?
Section 17-104.2 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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