{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-transportation-21-1124.1","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Transportation § 21–1124.1","heading":"","body":"(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.\n(2) “9–1–1 system” has the meaning stated in § 1–301 of the Public Safety Article.\n(3) “Text messaging device” means a handheld device used to send a text message or an electronic message via a short message service, wireless telephone service, or electronic communication network.\n(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, an individual may not use a text messaging device to write, send, or read a text message or an electronic message while operating a motor vehicle in the travel portion of the roadway.\n(c) This section does not apply to the use of:\n(1) A global positioning system; or\n(2) A text messaging device to contact a 9–1–1 system.\n(d) (1) If the Administration receives satisfactory evidence that an individual who is under the age of 18 years has violated this section, the Administration:\n(i) May suspend the individual’s driver’s license for not more than 90 days; and\n(ii) May issue a restricted license for the period of suspension that is limited to driving a motor vehicle:\n1. In the course of the individual’s employment;\n2. For the purpose of driving to or from a place of employment; or\n3. For the purpose of driving to or from school.\n(2) An individual may request a hearing as provided for a suspension or revocation under Title 12, Subtitle 2 of this article.","path":["Article - Transportation"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gtr\u0026section=21-1124.1","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T20:01:38Z","sha256":"630eba5a6cf12c844ee6e9e26b659d298b52eaaa082c76035822513ab189acd6","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-transportation-21-1124","next":"us-md/md.-code-transportation-21-1124.2"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}