Vehicle Laws - Drunk and Drugged Driving - Points Assessments

HB 388 increases point assessments for repeat drunk and drugged driving offenses in Maryland. It adds 12 points to a driver's record for violations of Section 21-902(h) (second offense) and Section 21-902(i) (third offense), as specified in amended Section 16-402(a)(47) and (48) of the Maryland Vehicle Laws. This directly affects drivers convicted of multiple violations under these sections, which include prior DUI/DUI-related convictions. The bill modifies existing law to clarify the point penalties without changing the underlying offense definitions or criminal penalties.