the Motor Vehicle Administrator, the Board con-
sists of qualified physicians and optometrists who
advise the Administrator on medical aspects of
driver licensing. Whenever an individual's physical
or mental condition may affect driving ability, the
Administrator relies on the Board for professional
guidance (Code Transportation Article, sec. 16-
118).

DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION
Valeric Serio, Director

6601 Ritchie Highway, N.E., Room 227
Glen Burnie, MD 21062 768-7522

The Division's hearing officers conduct administra-
tive hearings to determine appropriate action to Cake
against errant drivers, business firms, and others who
violate State motor vehicle laws. The Division
suspends, revokes, and restricts driving privileges on
the basis of a driver's refusal to take chemical tests,
alcohol-related convictions, and other convictions
resulting from motor vehicle law violations. The
Division also administers Maryland's participation
with forty other states in the Driver License Compact
(one license, one record).

VEHICLE SERVICES
Nance Stamboni, Associate Administrator
768-7295

Vehicle Services supervises three divisions:
Vshicle Registration; Vehicle Emissions; and Finan-
cial Responsibility

DIVISION OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION
James E. Hose, Director

6601 Ritchie Highway, N.E., Room 120
Glen Burnie, MD 21062 787-2983
IRP for trucks: 1-800-248-4160

The Division rides and registers all passenger
and commercial vehicles in Maryland. It collects the
five percent excise tax imposed on vehicles titled in
the State and the annual registration fees, and also
issues license plates. The Division also administers
the International Registration Program for inter-
state truck fee apportionment.

DIVISION OF VEHICLE EMISSIONS
Bruce E. Diehl, Director

6601 Ritchie Highway, N.E., Room 145
Glen Burnie, MD 21062 768-7208
toll free: 1-800-638-8347

The Division was created in 1984 to carry out
the Motor Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program
(Code Transportation Article, sees. 23-201
through 23-208). The Program is designed to test
950,000 cars every two years for auto emissions in
the Baltimore-Washington corridor. The corridor

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includes seven jurisdictions: Anne Arundel, Can-oil,
Harford, Howard, Montgomery, and Prince
George's counties, and Baltimore City
Rules and regulations for emissions inspections
are promulgated by both the Department of Health
and Mental Hygiene, and the Motor Vehicle Ad-
ministration. Authorization for the Program con-
tinues until December 31, 2001.

DIVISION OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBIUTr
Marjorie Murphy, Director

6601 Ritchie Highway, N.E., Room 220
Glen Burnie, MD 21062 768-7251

The Financial Responsibility Division ad-
ministers Maryland's compulsory insurance law to
ensure that required insurance is maintained con-
tinuously for registered vehicles. Under the com-
pulsory insurance law, all Maryland licensed
insurance companies are required to notify the
Motor Vehicle Adniinisiratiun uf terminations ur
lapses of liability insurance policies that occur
within the policy's first six months. The Division,
on a random sample basis, verifies the coverage of
at least 10 percent of registered vehicle owners.
Vehicle tags are suspended for those motorists who
fail to present the required evidence of insurance.
The Division receives motor vehicle accident
reports from motorists involved in accidents that
have resulted in personal injury or property damage
in excess of $100 and char have not been inves-
tigated by police auchoriries. Persons who fail to
satisfy judgments arising from uninsured motor
vehicle accidents have their driving and registration
privileges suspended by the Division.

MASS TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION

Ronald J. Hartman, Administrator/General
Manager

1 Market Center
300 W Lexingcon St.
Baltimore, MD 21201 333-3885
MTA Police: 333-3550

The Mass Transit Administration was created as
part of the Department of Transportation in 1970
(Chapter 526, Aces of 1970). The Administration
originated as the Metropolitan Transit Authority,
established in 1961 (Chapter 670, Acts of 1961)
and reformed in 1969 (Chapter 160, Acts of 1969).
As the public transportation arm of the Depart-
ment, the Mass Transit Administration operates and
maintains the public bus system and is responsible for
die development, construction, and operation of the
Baltimore Metro (the subway system of Baltimore
City) and the planned Central Light Rail Line.