A child in the car doubles it
A free practice question for the Maryland permit test, with the answer explained.
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You're convicted of drunk driving with a child in your car. What can the judge do?
The rule
If you're convicted of drunk or drugged driving with a child on board, a judge can double your fine and your jail time.
A drunk or drugged driving conviction with a child on board can bring double the fine and double the jail time.
From the Maryland Driver's Manual, Section 6, page 34. This question is our own wording of that rule. The handbook and the MVA have the final word.
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