ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland drivers with improperly registered out-of-state license plates could soon face steep penalties as the state prepares to crack down on vehicles that should be registered in Maryland. Beginning this fall, the state government will start fining drivers who don’t properly register their vehicles under the new “Plate Where You Live” campaign.
On Oct. 1, 2026, Maryland residents with vehicles that the state determines are improperly registered with out-of-state license plates will be given a 60-day notice to take action. According to the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, after the initial grace period, the owner of the vehicle may be fined $7 every day for 60 days until their registration is updated to reflect their Maryland residency.
After an additional 60 days following the grace period, drivers who still haven’t updated their license plates may be subject to civil action, impoundment, booting or towing, according to the state. The state says these penalties are being put in place to ensure that Marylanders follow the state’s inspection and fee systems…