MDOT's summary of new laws
UPDATE: .You know, I really should learn not trust Buel Young, HB 1156 was vetoed by the Governor. Seriously Gov, what gives? Negligent driving resulting in death= $287.50 and suspension of license is out of the question?
About HB 1156: <a href="http://mlis.state.md.us/2010rs/billfile/HB1156.htm">http://mlis.state.md.us/2010rs/billfile/HB1156.htm</a>;
Negligent driving: <a href="http://www.baltimorespokes.org/article.php?story=20100717104900514">http://www.baltimorespokes.org/article.php?story=20100717104900514</a>;
Email the Governor: governor@gov.state.md.us (Not that it will do much good now but you never know.)
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One I missed that should be good for us:
HB 1156 - Victims' Rights - Fatal Vehicular Accident - Suspension of License
This law allows the MVA to suspend, for up to six months, the license of a driver convicted of a moving violation that contributed to a traffic fatality. It authorizes the victim's representative to be notified of a license suspension hearing held as a result of the moving violation, and the right to give an oral or written statement at the hearing.
And something bad for scooters and mopeds:
SB 344 - Motor Vehicles - Limited Speed Vehicles - Requirements and Prohibitions
This law limits vehicles with the maximum speed capability of between 25 and 55 mph to be driven on highways where the speed limit is at least five miles per hour less than the vehicle's maximum speed. An auto dealer must inform the buyer of the limitations and the vehicle must be sold with an emblem designating it as a "limited speed vehicle."