(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, this section governs the overtaking and passing of vehicles going in the same direction.
(b) The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle that is going in the same direction shall pass to the left of the overtaken vehicle at a safe distance.
(c) The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle that is going in the same direction, until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle, may not drive any part of his vehicle directly in front of the overtaken vehicle.
(d) Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, the driver of an overtaken vehicle, on audible signal, shall give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle.
(e) Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, the driver of an overtaken vehicle, until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle, may not increase the speed of his vehicle.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road
Subtitle 3 - Driving on Right Side of Roadway; Overtaking and Passing; Use of Roadway
Section 21-301 - Driving on Right Side of Roadway; Exceptions
Section 21-302 - Passing Vehicles Going in Opposite Directions
Section 21-303 - General Rules Governing Overtaking and Passing Vehicles
Section 21-304 - When Passing on Right Is Permitted
Section 21-305 - Limitations on Overtaking or Driving to Left
Section 21-307 - No-Passing Zones
Section 21-308 - One-Way Highways and Roadways; Rotary Traffic Islands
Section 21-309 - Driving on Laned Roadways
Section 21-310 - Following Too Closely
Section 21-311 - Driving on Divided Highways
Section 21-312 - Entering or Leaving Controlled Access Highways
Section 21-313 - Restrictions on Use of Controlled Access Highways