Bill > HB1338

This bill modifies the requirements for obtaining driver's licenses in Maryland, specifically focusing on learner's permits, provisional licenses, and full driver's licenses. Key changes include raising the minimum age for a learner's instructional permit to 15 years and 9 months, and for a provisional license to 16 years and 6 months, while also preventing individuals 18 years or older from obtaining a provisional license. The bill also alters the waiting periods and required training for individuals seeking a provisional or full driver's license, including specific requirements for behind-the-wheel practice and driver education programs, and clarifies when individuals can transition from a provisional license to a full driver's license, generally requiring them to be at least 18 years old and have held the provisional license for a specified period, with exceptions for those with prior driving experience in other states or countries. The bill also introduces new provisions for individuals aged 25 and older applying for a driver's license, adjusting their eligibility based on their driving record and requiring specific training.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1338?ys=2026RS