Provisional driver

All tests must be retaken for reinstatement if you accumulate 5 or more points in a 12 month period, a 6 month suspension will result for the first offense and a 1 year suspension for a 2nd or subsequent accumulation of 5 points.

High risk driving is speeding, racing, reckless, aggressive or negligent driving. A second violation of an alcohol restriction will result in the revocation of your license.

Any conviction for violating the restriction on using a wireless communication device can result in a 90 day suspension. Anyone violating the passenger or night time restrictions on their licenses will be suspended for one year. Drivers under 18 may have their licenses canceled if the parent, guardian or co-signer withdraws their consent.

Provisional License Requirements for Drivers Holding Licenses from another State or Country: Special provisions apply for drivers, regardless of age, who have less than 18 months of experience and hold a license from another state or country.

The provisional license must be held for the minimum time periods specified below and remain free of moving violation convictions: drivers previously licensed less than 6 months must hold a Maryland provisional license for 18 months and be conviction-free. Our Social Media Channels. We're available on the following channels. But what is a provisional license exactly? There are limitations on a provisional license that are not only legally enforced, but part of driver safety.

No one can assure you have sufficient practice hours, but a provisional license gives you an opportunity to practice driving. A provisional license is a license with special conditions.

This notification is not intended to be a complete description of all of the terms, conditions and requirement of the Provisional Driver License Program. To determine if you are eligible to participate in this program or to obtain additional information concerning the terms and conditions of this program, you may contact a Driver Compliance Hearing Officer at one of the locations listed by clicking here.

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