Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 11 - Miscellaneous Rules
Section 21-1104 - Obstruction to Driver's View or Driving Mechanism

(a)    A person may not drive a vehicle if it is so loaded or there is in the front seat so many passengers as to:
        (1)    Obstruct the view of the driver to the front or sides of the vehicle; or
        (2)    Interfere with the control of the driver over the driving mechanism of the vehicle.
    (b)    A passenger in a vehicle may not ride in any position where he:
        (1)    Interferes with the view of the driver to the front or sides of the vehicle; or
        (2)    Interferes with the control of the driver over the driving mechanism of the vehicle.
    (c)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection and subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, a person may not drive a vehicle on a highway with any object, material, or obstruction so located in or on the vehicle as to interfere with the clear view of the driver through the windshield.
        (2)    This subsection does not apply to:
            (i)    Required or permitted equipment of the vehicle;
            (ii)    Adjustable, nontransparent sun visors that are not attached to glass; or
            (iii)    Direction, destination, or termini signs on any passenger common carrier motor vehicle.
        (3)    (i)    A person may not drive a vehicle on a highway with any object, material, or obstruction hanging from the rearview mirror that interferes with the clear view of the driver through the windshield.
            (ii)    A police officer may enforce this paragraph only as a secondary action when the police officer detains a driver of a motor vehicle for a suspected violation of another provision of the Code.
    (d)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person may not drive a vehicle with any sign, poster, card, sticker, or other nontransparent material on the windshield, side wings, or side or rear windows of the vehicle.
        (2)    This subsection does not apply to:
            (i)    Nontransparent material placed on the windshield of a motor vehicle above the AS1 line or not lower than 5 inches from the top of the windshield, whichever is less, if the materials are placed so as not to interfere with the driver’s clear view of traffic;
            (ii)    Materials placed on the windshield or rear window, within a 7 inch square area in the lower corner, if the materials are placed so as not to interfere with the driver’s clear view of traffic;
            (iii)    Materials placed on the side windows of a Class A (passenger) vehicle to the rear of the driver, if the materials are placed so as not to interfere with the driver’s clear view of traffic;
            (iv)    Materials placed on the side or rear windows of a Class M (multipurpose) vehicle or Class E (truck) vehicle provided that the vehicle is equipped with two outside rearview mirrors, one each attached to the right and left side of the vehicle;
            (v)    Materials placed on the windshield in compliance with security measures required by a federal or State government agency, provided that the decal is affixed to the vehicle in accordance with the issuing agency’s guidelines;
            (vi)    Direction, destination, or termini signs on any passenger common carrier motor vehicle; or
            (vii)    An electronic toll collection device placed on the windshield of a vehicle in accordance with the guidelines established by the Maryland Transportation Authority.

Structure Maryland Statutes

Maryland Statutes

Transportation

Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road

Subtitle 11 - Miscellaneous Rules

Section 21-1101 - Unattended Motor Vehicle

Section 21-1102 - Limitations on Backing

Section 21-1103 - Driving on Sidewalk

Section 21-1104 - Obstruction to Driver's View or Driving Mechanism

Section 21-1105 - Opening and Closing Vehicle Doors

Section 21-1106 - Riding in Mobile Homes

Section 21-1107 - Restrictions on Persons in Cargo Areas of Vehicles

Section 21-1108 - Coasting Prohibited

Section 21-1109 - Following Fire Apparatus Prohibited; Passing Parking or Backing Emergency Vehicles Prohibited

Section 21-1110 - Crossing Fire Hose

Section 21-1111 - Putting Glass, Injurious Substances, or Refuse on Highway or Bridge or in Waters Prohibited

Section 21-1112 - Turning Off Lights to Avoid Identification Prohibited

Section 21-1112.1 - Obscuring or Modifying Vehicle Registration Plate With Intent to Avoid Identification Prohibited

Section 21-1113 - Placing Traffic Hazard Along Highway Prohibited

Section 21-1114 - Using Roadway Before Opened; Walking on New or Newly Repaired Roadways; Damaging Highway or Construction Materials

Section 21-1115 - Moving or Removing Lights or Guards on Highways Prohibited

Section 21-1116 - Race or Speed Contest Prohibited

Section 21-1117 - Skidding, Spinning of Wheels, and Excessive Noise Prohibited

Section 21-1118 - School Bus Regulations

Section 21-1119 - Snow Emergency Routes

Section 21-1120 - Wearing Earphones, Headsets, etc., Prohibited

Section 21-1121 - Children in Rear of Pickup Trucks

Section 21-1122 - Noise Limitations on Use of Sound Amplification Systems

Section 21-1123 - Prohibition Against Transporting Minors as Passengers by a Minor Holding Provisional Driver's License

Section 21-1124 - Prohibition Against Use of Wireless Communication Device While Driving by Minor Holding Learner's Permit or Provisional License

Section 21-1124.1 - Text Messaging Prohibited

Section 21-1124.2 - Communications Traffic Safety Act

Section 21-1124.3 - Violation of 21-1124.1 or 21-1124.2 or This Section That Causes Accident Resulting in Death or Serious Bodily Injury Prohibited

Section 21-1125 - Limitations on Driving Low Speed Vehicles

Section 21-1126 - Recording Illegal Activity

Section 21-1127 - Operation of Limousine of Certain Size

Section 21-1128 - Dispensing of Motor Fuel Into Dirt Bike

Section 21-1129 - Driving While Video and Electronic Display Equipment Are On

Section 21-1130 - Requirements for Operation of All-Terrain Vehicle or Snowmobile on Public Property

Section 21-1131 - Causing Diesel Emissions to Discharge Onto Another Prohibited; Exceptions

Section 21-1132 - Exhibition Driving in Special Event Zone Prohibited -- Application to Worcester County -- Penalty