Ch. 427

1996 LAWS OF MARYLAND

10-307.

(a)     (1) In a proceeding in which a person is charged with a violation of Article
27, § 388 [or § 388A], § 388A, OR § 388B of the Code, or with driving or attempting to
drive a vehicle in violation of § 16-113(a)(2), § 16-813, or § 21-902 of the Transportation
Article, the amount of alcohol in the person's breath or blood shown by analysis as
provided in this subtitle is admissible in evidence and has the effect set forth in
subsections (b) through (e) of this section.

10-308.

(b)     The results of a test or tests to determine the drug or controlled dangerous
substance content of a person's blood:

(1)     Are admissible as evidence in a criminal trial only in a prosecution under
§ 21-902 of the Transportation Article or a violation of Article 27, § 388 [or § 388A], §
388A, OR § 388B of the Code and only if other admissible evidence is introduced that
creates an inference that the person was driving or attempting to drive while so far under
the influence of any drug, any combination of drugs, or a combination of one or more
drugs and alcohol that the person could not drive a vehicle safely, or while under the
influence of a controlled dangerous substance; and

(2)     Are not admissible in a prosecution other than a prosecution under §
21-902 of the Transportation Article or a violation of Article 27, § 388 [or § 388A], §
388A, OR § 388B of the Code.

Article - Transportation

16-402.

(a) After the conviction of an individual for a violation of Article 27, § 388 [or §
388A], § 388A, OR § 388B of the Code, or of the vehicle laws or regulations of this State or
of any local authority, points shall be assessed against the individual as of the date of
violation and as follows:

(1)     Any moving violation not listed below and not contributing to

an accident................................................................................................................ 1 point

(2)     Following another vehicle too closely.......................................... 2 points

(3)     Speeding in excess of the posted speed limit by 10 miles an

hour or more............................................................................................................. 2 points

(4)     Driving with an improper class of license................................... 2 points

(5)     Failing to stop for a school vehicle with alternately flashing

lights.......................................................................................................................... 2 points

(6)     Any violation of § 21-1111 of this article .................................. 2 points

(7)     Passing an emergency or police vehicle under the provisions of

§ 21-405(d) of this article........................................................................................ 2 points

(8)     Any moving violation contributing to an accident...................... 3 points

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