Ch. 196                                    2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

[(l)] (M) After suspending, revoking, or canceling a nonresident commercial
driver's privilege, or after disqualifying a nonresident driver from operating a
commercial motor vehicle, the Administration shall notify the licensing authority of
the state which issued the commercial driver's license within 10 days.

[(m)] (N) An individual who is disqualified from driving a commercial motor
vehicle under this section shall surrender the individual's driver's license to the
Administration.

[(n)] (O) The Administration may issue a noncommercial driver's license of an
appropriate class to an individual who is disqualified under this section if:

(1)     The individual surrenders the commercial driver's license; and

(2)     The individual's driving privilege is not otherwise refused,
suspended, revoked, or canceled in this State or any other state.

[(o)] (P) Upon termination of a disqualification period, an individual may
apply for a new commercial driver's license. The Administration shall issue a
commercial driver's license to the applicant when the applicant:

(1)     Passes the skills and knowledge tests required by this subtitle;

(2)     Is eligible to drive pursuant to the Commercial Driver's License
Information System, and National Driver's Register;

(3)     Surrenders any previously issued driver's instructional permit or
license; and

(4)     Pays the fees required by § 16-818(a)(1) of this subtitle.

[(p)] (Q) If an individual is disqualified based on multiple offenses committed
at the same time, or arising out of circumstances simultaneous in time and place, or
arising out of the same incident, the Administration:

(1)     Shall disqualify the individual from driving a commercial motor
vehicle for the offense which results in the lengthiest period of disqualification; and

(2)     May not impose any additional periods of disqualification for the
remainder of the offenses.

21-701.

(a) (1) If the driver of a vehicle approaches a railroad grade crossing under
any of the circumstances stated in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the driver:

(i) Shall stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the
nearest rail in the crossing; and

(ii) May not proceed until he can do so safely.

(2) The requirements of this subsection apply if:

(i) A clearly visible electric or mechanical signal device warns of
the immediate approach or passage of a railroad train;

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