Maryland · Maryland Code — Transportation Article
Md. Code, Transp. § 17-107: (a) A person who knows or has reason to know that a motor vehicle is not covered by the required security may not: (1) Drive the vehicle; or (2) If the person is an owner of the vehicle, knowingly permit another person to drive it
What this law says, in plain English
A person may not drive an uninsured motor vehicle or, if the owner, knowingly permit another to drive it. Conviction carries up to 1 year imprisonment or $1,000 fine for first offense; up to 2 years or $1,000 fine for subsequent offenses.
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