(a) (1) A noncommercial Class A driver’s license authorizes the licensee to drive combinations of Class F (tractor) and Class G (trailer) vehicles and any vehicle that a noncommercial Class B driver’s license authorizes its holder to drive, except:
(i) Commercial motor vehicles; and
(ii) Motorcycles other than autocycles.
(2) An individual who is issued a noncommercial Class A driver’s license under this subsection may not drive or attempt to drive a motor vehicle on any highway in this State unless a noncommercial Class A driver’s license authorizes the individual to drive a vehicle of the class that the individual is driving or attempting to drive.
(b) (1) A noncommercial Class B driver’s license authorizes the licensee to drive any single vehicle or combinations of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or gross combination weight rating (GCWR), as defined in § 16–803 of this title, of 26,001 pounds and more and any vehicle that a noncommercial Class C driver’s license authorizes its holder to drive, except:
(i) Commercial motor vehicles;
(ii) Motorcycles other than autocycles; and
(iii) Combinations of Class F (tractor) and Class G (trailer) vehicles.
(2) An individual who is issued a noncommercial Class B driver’s license under this subsection may not drive or attempt to drive a motor vehicle on any highway in this State unless a noncommercial Class B driver’s license authorizes the individual to drive a vehicle of the class that the individual is driving or attempting to drive.
(c) (1) A noncommercial Class C driver’s license authorizes the licensee to drive any vehicle or combination of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), as defined in § 16–803 of this title, of less than 26,001 pounds, except:
(i) Commercial motor vehicles; and
(ii) Motorcycles other than autocycles.
(2) An individual who is issued a noncommercial Class C driver’s license under this subsection may not drive or attempt to drive a motor vehicle on any highway in this State unless a noncommercial Class C driver’s license authorizes the individual to drive a vehicle of the class that the individual is driving or attempting to drive.
(d) (1) A Class M driver’s license authorizes the licensee to drive motorcycles other than autocycles.
(2) An individual who is issued a Class M driver’s license under this subsection may not drive or attempt to drive a motor vehicle on any highway in this State unless a Class M driver’s license authorizes the individual to drive a vehicle of the class that the individual is driving or attempting to drive.
(e) (1) This subsection does not apply to an autocycle or when the towing vehicle is a commercial motor vehicle.
(2) Subject to the provisions of this section, a noncommercial Class A, B, or C license holder may:
(i) Tow any travel trailer as defined in § 11–170 of this article;
(ii) Tow any camping trailer as defined in § 11–106 of this article; or
(iii) Tow any boat trailer as defined in § 11–104.1 of this article.
(f) This section applies to any license issued or renewed on or after January 1, 1990.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses
Subtitle 1 - Issuance, Expiration, and Renewal of Licenses
Section 16-101 - Drivers Must Be Licensed
Section 16-102 - Persons Exempt From Licensing Requirements
Section 16-103 - Persons Not to Be Licensed -- Minimum Age Requirements
Section 16-103.1 - Persons Not to Be Licensed -- Disqualifications
Section 16-104.1 - Noncommercial Licenses
Section 16-104.2 - Moped Operator's Permit
Section 16-105 - Learner's Instructional Permit
Section 16-106 - Application for License -- in General
Section 16-107 - Application for License -- Minors
Section 16-108 - Cancellation of Minor's License on Request of Cosigner
Section 16-109 - Suspension of Minor's License on Death of Cosigner
Section 16-110 - Examination of Applicants
Section 16-110.1 - Vision Requirements -- in General
Section 16-110.2 - Vision Requirements -- Bioptic Telescopic Lenses
Section 16-111 - Provisional License
Section 16-111.1 - Issuance of License
Section 16-112 - License to Be Carried and Exhibited on Demand; Giving of False Name Prohibited
Section 16-112.1 - Written Recall Notice Upon Confiscation -- Form
Section 16-113 - Restricted Licenses
Section 16-114 - Duplicate License
Section 16-114.1 - Corrected License
Section 16-115 - Expiration and Renewal of License
Section 16-116 - Notice of Change of Address or Name
Section 16-117 - Records to Be Kept by Administration
Section 16-117.1 - Expungement of Certain Driving Records
Section 16-118 - Medical Advisory Board
Section 16-118.1 - Voluntary Developmental Disability Self-Disclosure Cards -- Design and Issuance
Section 16-119 - Reports of Certain Disorders by Physicians and Specialists
Section 16-120 - Administration to Obtain Names of Persons Receiving Public Assistance for Blindness
Section 16-121 - Procedure for Non-Match
Section 16-123 - Security Plan for Identification Cards, Moped Operators' Permits and Licenses