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(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;

(ii) A crossing gate is lowered;

(iii) A flagman signals the approach or passage of a railroad train;

(iv) A railroad train approaching within 1,500 feet of the crossing
gives a signal audible to traffic approaching the crossing and the railroad train,
because of its speed or nearness to the crossing, is an immediate danger; or

(v) A railroad train is plainly visible and is in or is approaching
dangerously near to the crossing.

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