(a) The operator of a bicycle or a motor scooter may ride the bicycle or motor scooter only:
(1) On or astride a permanent and regular seat securely attached to it; or
(2) For an electric low speed scooter, by standing on a platform designed to carry the operator.
(b) A bicycle may not carry any passenger unless it is designed for and equipped with a seat securely attached to it for each passenger.
(c) A motor scooter may not carry any passenger unless it is designed for and equipped with a seat securely attached to it and footrests for each passenger.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road
Subtitle 12 - Operation of Bicycles and Play Vehicles
Section 21-1201 - Scope of Subtitle
Section 21-1203 - Riding on Bicycles or Motor Scooters
Section 21-1204 - Clinging to Vehicles
Section 21-1205 - Riding on Roadways or on Highway
Section 21-1205.2 - Operation of an Electric Bicycle
Section 21-1207 - Lamps and Other Equipment on Bicycles and Motor Scooters
Section 21-1207.1 - Helmets Required
Section 21-1207.2 - Protective Helmets
Section 21-1208 - Securing Bicycle, Epamd, or Motor Scooter to Certain Objects
Section 21-1209 - Throwing Object at Bicycle, Epamd, or Motor Scooter
Section 21-1210 - Wearing Earplugs, Headsets, etc., Prohibited
Section 21-1211 - Motor Vehicle or Bicycle Racing Events
Section 21-1211.1 - Foot Racing Events
Section 21-1212 - Copies or Summaries of Laws and Regulations