(a) In this section, “HOV lane” means a high occupancy vehicle lane, the use of which is restricted by a traffic control device during specified times to vehicles carrying at least a specified number of occupants.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a person may not drive a vehicle in an HOV lane unless authorized by a traffic control device.
(c) The following vehicles may be driven in an HOV lane at all times regardless of the number of passengers in or on the vehicle:
(1) A bus;
(2) A motorcycle;
(3) A plug–in electric drive vehicle displaying a valid permit issued under § 25–108 of this article; and
(4) A tow truck that is properly registered in accordance with § 13–920 of this article and is using any visual signal that meets the requirements of § 22–218 of this article while responding to a call for service if an appropriate law enforcement agency has authorized the tow truck operator to use HOV lanes.
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