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Session Laws, 1969
Volume 692, Page 392   View pdf image
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392                                   LAWS OF MARYLAND                         [CH. 158

114A.

(a) In addition to, but not in substitution of, any other provi-
sions of this Article, the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, shall

after notice to the general public put into effect a point system for

the suspension or revocation of motor vehicle operators' and chauf-
feurs' licenses issued under this Article. Points shall be charged

against a licensee after conviction of violation of the motor vehicle

laws of this State, and for the purposes of this subtitle, a forfeiture
of collateral shall be considered as a conviction. Initial point values
shall be assessed as follows:

1. Any moving violation not listed below and not con-

tributing to an accident ....................................................    1 point

2. Violations contributing to an accident............................    3 points

3. Speeding (exceeding the posted speed limits by ten

miles or more...................................................        3 points

4. Reckless driving ...........................................................       3 points

5. Failure to report an accident •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••»•         5 points

6. Permitting unlicensed operator to operate a motor ve-

hicle ..........................................................        ..........................................................4 points

7. Leaving after colliding:

No personal injury .......................................................... 8 points

With personal injury ....................................................... 12 points

8. Operating after suspension or revocation...................... 12 points

9. Obtaining or attempting to obtain a permit by mis-

representation ...................................................................... 12 points

10. Loaning or altering a permit.......................................... 12 points

11. Conviction for any homicide or assault committed by
means of an automobile ...................................................... 12 points

12. Driving or attempting to drive under the influence of

intoxicating liquor or narcotic drugs