The statute at a glance
TA §16-303 prohibits driving while your privilege is canceled, suspended, refused, or revoked. Maryland General Assembly
Penalties & must-appear rules
- Most subsections (e.g., (c), (d), (e), (f)): up to 1 year jail and/or $1,000 fine for a first offense; up to 2 years for certain subsequent offenses within 3 years. Maryland General Assembly
- Paperwork suspensions (subsections (h) & (i)): the law explicitly says you must appear in court and may not prepay; conviction carries up to $500 fine (no jail stated). Maryland General Assembly
County focus: We frequently resolve §16-303 charges in Rockville & Silver Spring (Montgomery), Annapolis & Glen Burnie (Anne Arundel), and Hyattsville & Upper Marlboro (PG).