TO REGISTER A VEHICLE IN MARYLAND YOU WILL NEED
1. INSURANCE
Maryland State Law requires $20,000 personal liability for each person, $40,000 personal liability for each accident, and $15,000 property damage liability.
2. VALID OPERATOR'S PERMIT
A valid operator's permit, proof of ownership and current license plate from any of the 50 states is also required. Motorcycle operators must meet the driver licensing requirements of the state in which the vehicle is registered.
MARYLAND LAWS
Maryland traffic code states that you must wear a seat belt, either as the driver or passenger. Law enforcement vigorously enforces this, and will stop you if you fail to comply. If windshield wipers are on, you must also have your headlights on. All children must use restraint devices while riding as a passenger. Maryland law requires children under 40 lbs to be secured in a child safety seat. It is illegal to leave children under 10 alone in a vehicle, even briefly. If left alone, they must be watched by someone 13 or older.
** UPDATE: The District of Columbia has passed new ordinances that effect anyone driving in or through the District of Columbia. The first is any child 8 years old or younger must be secured in a car seat. The second prohibits the use of hand-held communication devices while operating a motor vehicle (use with hands-free accessories is permitted). Even if you may only be passing through the District, the new ordinances apply. Stiff fines can result for non-compliance! **
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