Maryland § 21-808

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 21-808, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 21-808.

    (a)    Upon receipt of notification from the District Court under § 1–605(d)(4) of the Courts Article that a citation was issued to a minor charging the minor with a moving violation as defined in § 11–136.1 of this article, the Administration promptly shall notify the cosigner of the minor’s driver’s license application that the citation was issued to the minor.

    (b)    The notification required under subsection (a) of this section shall:

        (1)    Be mailed by the Administration to the most recent address provided by the cosigner in accordance with § 16–107(b) of this article; and

        (2)    Contain the following information:

            (i)    The name, address, and date of birth of the minor charged with the violation;

            (ii)    Identification of the moving violation charged;

            (iii)    If the citation was issued for a speeding violation, the speed at which the minor is alleged to have driven and the maximum lawful speed at the location of the alleged violation;

            (iv)    The amount of the fine specified in the citation; and

            (v)    The number of points that may be assessed against the minor.

    (c)    Evidence of the receipt or lack of receipt of the notice required by this section is not admissible in any civil or criminal action against a cosigner.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 21-808

What does Maryland Code § 21-808 cover?

Section 21-808 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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