Maryland Statutes
Transportation
Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road

Section 21-104.1 - Persons Operating All-Terrain Vehicle or Snowmobile on Designated Highways; Allegany County and Garrett County - (a) Any person operating an all–terrain vehicle or a snowmobile...

Section 21-104.2 - Person Operating Golf Cart on Highway; City of Crisfield, Somerset County - A person who operates a golf cart on a highway...

Section 21-104.3 - Person Operating Golf Cart on Highway; Community of Golden Beach Patuxent Knolls, St. Mary's County - (a) A person who operates a golf cart on a...

Section 21-104.4 - Person Operating Golf Cart on Highway; Town of Vienna, Dorchester County - (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a person...

Section 21-104.5 - Operation of Personal Delivery Device -- Restrictions -- Applicable Equipment and Handling -- Braille Lettering -- Information for First Responders -- Notice by Operators to Local Governments. - ** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2022 PER CHAPTER 351 OF...

Section 21-105 - Persons Working on Highways - Unless specifically made applicable, the provisions of this title, except...

Section 21-106 - Emergency Vehicles - (a) Subject to the conditions stated in this section: (1)...

Section 21-107 - Authority of School Crossing Guards to Direct Traffic - (a) A school crossing guard who meets the qualifications in...

Subtitle 2 - Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings

Section 21-201 - Obedience to and Required Traffic Control Devices - (a) (1) Subject to the exceptions granted in this title...

Section 21-202 - Traffic Lights With Steady Indication - (a) (1) Except for special pedestrian signals that carry a...

Section 21-202.1 - Traffic Control Signal Monitoring Systems - (a) (1) In this section the following words have the...

Section 21-203 - Pedestrian Control Signals - (a) Where special pedestrian control signals showing the words “walk”,...

Section 21-204 - Flashing Signals - (a) If a flashing red or yellow light is used...

Section 21-204.1 - Lane Direction Control Signals - Where lane direction control signals are placed over the individual...

Section 21-205 - Display of Unauthorized Signs, Signals, or Markings - (a) A person may not place, maintain, or display on...

Section 21-206 - Interference With Traffic Control Devices or Railroad Signs and Signals - (a) A person without lawful authority may not willfully alter,...

Section 21-206.1 - Prohibition Against Taking Actions Against Transportation-Related Property or Intelligent Transportation System -- Penalties for Violations - (a) (1) In this section the following words have the...

Section 21-207 - Funeral Processions - (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, a funeral...

Section 21-208 - Erection of Signs Denoting Height of Overpasses - (a) All overpasses less than 14.5 feet in height above...

Section 21-209 - Requirements for Vehicular Traffic With Nonfunctioning Traffic Control Signal at an Intersection - Vehicular traffic approaching a nonfunctioning traffic control signal at an...

Subtitle 3 - Driving on Right Side of Roadway; Overtaking and Passing; Use of Roadway

Section 21-301 - Driving on Right Side of Roadway; Exceptions - (a) On every roadway that is wide enough, a vehicle...

Section 21-302 - Passing Vehicles Going in Opposite Directions - (a) Drivers of vehicles that are going in opposite directions...

Section 21-303 - General Rules Governing Overtaking and Passing Vehicles - (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, this section...

Section 21-304 - When Passing on Right Is Permitted - (a) Subject to the requirements of subsection (b) of this...

Section 21-305 - Limitations on Overtaking or Driving to Left - (a) (1) The driver of a vehicle may not drive...

Section 21-307 - No-Passing Zones - (a) (1) The State Highway Administration may determine those parts...

Section 21-308 - One-Way Highways and Roadways; Rotary Traffic Islands - (a) (1) The State Highway Administration may designate any highway...

Section 21-309 - Driving on Laned Roadways - (a) On any roadway that is divided into two or...

Section 21-310 - Following Too Closely - (a) The driver of a motor vehicle may not follow...

Section 21-311 - Driving on Divided Highways - On any divided highway: (1) A vehicle may be driven...

Section 21-312 - Entering or Leaving Controlled Access Highways - (a) A person may not drive a vehicle onto any...

Section 21-313 - Restrictions on Use of Controlled Access Highways - (a) The State Highway Administration, by order, or any local...

Section 21-314 - Use of High Occupancy Vehicle (Hov) Lanes - (a) In this section, “HOV lane” means a high occupancy...

Subtitle 4 - Right-of-Way

Section 21-401 - Vehicle at Intersection - Except at through highways, or as otherwise provided in this...

Section 21-401.1 - "T" Intersection Without Traffic Control Device - At a “T” intersection with no traffic control device, any...

Section 21-402 - Vehicle Turning Left or Making U-Turn - (a) If the driver of a vehicle intends to turn...

Section 21-403 - Vehicle Entering Stop or Yield Intersection or Through Highway - (a) Preferential right-of-way at an intersection may be indicated by...

Section 21-404 - Vehicle Entering Highway From Other Than a Highway; Vehicle Entering Paved Highway From Unpaved Highway - (a) The driver of a vehicle about to enter or...

Section 21-404.1 - Vehicle Entering Highway From Crossover - (a) The driver of a vehicle about to enter or...

Section 21-405 - Operation of Vehicles on Approach of Emergency Vehicles or Tow Trucks - (a) On the immediate approach of an emergency vehicle using...

Section 21-406 - Violation of Subtitle Contributing to Accident Resulting in Death or Serious Bodily Injury Prohibited - (a) A person may not commit a violation of this...

Subtitle 5 - Pedestrians' Rights and Rules

Section 21-501 - Pedestrians Subject to Traffic Regulations - At an intersection, a pedestrian is subject to all traffic...

Section 21-501.1 - Person Using Epamd or Wheelchair Subject to Traffic Regulations - (a) At an intersection, a person using an EPAMD or...

Section 21-502 - Pedestrians' Right-of-Way in Crosswalks - (a) (1) This subsection does not apply where: (i) A...

Section 21-502.1 - Pedestrian Safety Fund - (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Pedestrian Safety Fund....

Section 21-503 - Crossing at Other Than Crosswalks - (a) If a pedestrian crosses a roadway at any point...

Section 21-504 - Drivers to Exercise Due Care - (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the driver...

Section 21-505 - Pedestrians to Use Right Half of Crosswalks - If practicable, a pedestrian shall walk on the right half...

Section 21-506 - Pedestrians on Roadways - (a) Where a sidewalk is provided, a pedestrian may not...

Section 21-507 - Certain Activities by Pedestrians Prohibited - (a) Except for the occupant of a disabled vehicle who...

Section 21-508 - Driving Through Safety Zone Prohibited - A vehicle may not be driven at any time through...

Section 21-509 - Controlled Access Highways - (a) Except as provided in subsection (j) of this section,...

Section 21-510 - Pedestrians to Yield Right-of-Way to Emergency Vehicles - (a) A pedestrian who crosses a roadway shall yield the...

Section 21-511 - Right-of-Way of Blind or Deaf Pedestrians - (a) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way...

Subtitle 6 - Turning and Starting; Signals on Stopping, Turning, and Starting

Section 21-601 - Required Position and Method of Turning at Intersections or Crossovers - (a) If the driver of a vehicle intends to turn...

Section 21-602 - U-Turn on Curve or Crest of Grade Prohibited - (a) The driver of a vehicle on any curve may...

Section 21-603 - Starting Vehicle - (a) A person may not start a vehicle that is...

Section 21-604 - Turning, Slowing, and Stopping Movements; Required Signals - (a) A person may not turn a vehicle at an...

Section 21-605 - Signals by Hand and Arm or Signal Lamps - (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of...

Section 21-606 - Method of Giving Hand and Arm Signals - (a) Except as otherwise provided, each required signal given by...

Subtitle 7 - Special Stops Required

Section 21-701 - Obedience to Signal Indicating Approach or Passage of Train - (a) (1) If the driver of a vehicle approaches a...

Section 21-702 - All Vehicles to Stop at Certain Railroad Crossings - (a) The State Highway Administration and any local authority with...

Section 21-703 - Certain Vehicles to Stop at All Railroad Crossings - (a) Except as provided in subsection (g) of this section,...

Section 21-703.1 - Procedure Upon Approaching a Railroad Crossing - Unless otherwise provided in this subtitle, upon approaching a railroad...

Section 21-704 - Moving Heavy Equipment at Railroad Crossings - (a) Unless a person has complied with this section, he...

Section 21-704.1 - Automated Railroad Grade Crossings Enforcement Systems - (a) (1) In this section the following words have the...

Section 21-705 - Emerging From and Entering Alley, Driveway, or Building - (a) The driver of a vehicle emerging from an alley,...

Section 21-706 - Overtaking and Passing School Vehicle - (a) If a school vehicle has stopped on a roadway...

Section 21-706.1 - Violation of 21-706 - (a) (1) In this section the following words have the...

Section 21-707 - Stop Signs and Yield Signs - (a) Unless otherwise directed by a police officer or traffic...

Section 21-708 - Livestock Crossings - (a) At the request of any farmer whose land is...

Subtitle 8 - Speed Restrictions

Section 21-801 - Basic Rule - (a) A person may not drive a vehicle on a...

Section 21-801.1 - Maximum Limits - (a) Unless there is a special danger that requires a...

Section 21-802 - Establishment of State Speed Zones - (a) If, on the basis of an engineering and traffic...

Section 21-802.1 - Highway Work Zones - (a) In this section, “highway work zone” means a construction...

Section 21-803 - Alteration of Maximum Speed Limit by Local Authorities - (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (3) and (4)...

Section 21-803.1 - School Zones - (a) (1) Subject to subsection (f) of this section, within...

Section 21-803.2 - Establishment of Speed Limits on School and College Property - Each county board of education, the Board of School Commissioners...

Section 21-804 - Minimum Speed Regulation - (a) Unless reduced speed is necessary for the safe operation...

Section 21-805 - Display of "Slow Moving Vehicle" Emblem - (a) (1) This subsection does not apply to: (i) Vehicles...

Section 21-805.1 - Driving a Limited Speed Vehicle - (a) A person may not drive a vehicle that is...

Section 21-806 - Special Speed Limitations for Elevated Structures - (a) On request of any local authority, the State Highway...

Section 21-807 - Charging Violations - In each charge of a violation of any speed regulation...

Section 21-808 - Notice to Cosigner of Minor's Application of Speeding Violations - (a) Upon receipt of notification from the District Court under...

Section 21-809 - Citations Based on Speed Monitoring Systems - (a) (1) In this section the following words have the...

Section 21-810 - Work Zone Speed Control System - (a) (1) In this section the following words have the...

Subtitle 9 - Reckless, Negligent, or Impaired Driving; Fleeing or Eluding Police

Section 21-901 - Scope of Subtitle - The provisions of this subtitle apply throughout this State, whether...

Section 21-901.1 - Reckless and Negligent Driving - (a) A person is guilty of reckless driving if he...

Section 21-901.2 - Aggressive Driving - A person is guilty of aggressive driving if the person...

Section 21-901.3 - Injury or Death of Vulnerable Individual Caused by Motor Vehicle -- Penalties -- Suspension of License - (a) In this section, “vulnerable individual” means: (1) A pedestrian,...

Section 21-902 - Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol, While Under the Influence of Alcohol per Se, While Impaired by Alcohol, or While Impaired by a Drug, a Combination of Drugs, a Combination of One or More Drugs and Alcohol, or While Impai... - (a) (1) (i) A person may not drive or attempt...

Section 21-902.1 - Driving After Arrest for Violation of 21-902 - (a) In this section, “arrestee” means a person who has...

Section 21-902.2 - Ignition Interlock System -- Additional Penalty for Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Under the Influence of Alcohol per Se, While Impaired by Alcohol, or Other Condition of Probation - (a) In this section, “ignition interlock system” means a device...

Section 21-902.3 - Person Convicted Under 21-902(b) or (C) - (a) In this section, “test” has the meaning stated in...

Section 21-902.4 - Ignition Interlock System -- Certification; Regulations; Sale or Lease; Monitoring Use; Reports - (a) (1) The Administration shall certify or cause to be...

Section 21-903 - Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages While Driving on Highway - (a) (1) In this section the following words have the...

Section 21-904 - Fleeing or Eluding Police - (a) In this section, “visual or audible signal” includes a...

Section 21-905 - High Risk Driving by Minor Holding Provisional License - (a) A holder of a provisional driver’s license who is...

Subtitle 10 - Stopping, Standing, and Parking

Section 21-1001 - Stopping, Standing, or Parking Outside of Business or Residential Districts - (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, on any...

Section 21-1003 - Stopping, Standing, or Parking Prohibited in Specified Places - (a) The provisions of this section apply except as necessary...

Section 21-1003.1 - Residential Parking Permits - (a) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of...

Section 21-1004 - Additional Parking Regulations - (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a vehicle...

Section 21-1004.1 - Cats or Dogs Left in Standing or Parked Vehicle - (a) A person may not leave a cat or dog...

Section 21-1005 - Reservation of Parking Space for Person Confined to Wheelchair - (a) A person who has a permanent physical disability may...

Section 21-1006 - Parking Lot Spaces for Individuals With Disabilities - (a) (1) Each parking lot that is constructed or altered...

Section 21-1007 - Unobstructed Entrances for Individuals With Disabilities - (a) The owner or lessor of a supermarket, business establishment,...

Section 21-1008 - Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations - (a) By fiscal year 2000, each public institution of higher...

Section 21-1009 - Charles County - In Charles County, the county commissioners may adopt ordinances and...

Section 21-1010 - Parking Commercial Vehicles in Residential Areas in Prince George's County - (a) In this section, “commercial vehicle” means a vehicle that:...

Subtitle 10A - Towing or Removal of Vehicles From Parking Lots

Section 21-10A-01 - "Parking Lot" Defined; Applicability - (a) In this subtitle, “parking lot” means a privately owned...

Section 21-10A-02 - Signs - (a) (1) In this section, “regional mall” means a shopping...

Section 21-10A-03 - Location to Which Vehicles Towed or Removed - (a) A vehicle may not be towed or otherwise removed...

Section 21-10A-04 - Rights, Duties and Obligations of Persons Undertaking Towing or Removing Vehicles; Database - (a) Unless otherwise set by local law, a person who...

Section 21-10A-05 - Delivery to Storage Facility; Repossession by Owner Before or After Towing; Payment - (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, if a...

Section 21-10A-06 - Violation of Subtitle - Any person who undertakes the towing or removal of a...

Section 21-10A-07 - Penalty for Violation of Subtitle - A person convicted of a violation of this subtitle is...

Subtitle 11 - Miscellaneous Rules

Section 21-1101 - Unattended Motor Vehicle - (a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section,...

Section 21-1102 - Limitations on Backing - (a) The driver of a vehicle may not back it...

Section 21-1103 - Driving on Sidewalk - (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), (c), or (d)...

Section 21-1104 - Obstruction to Driver's View or Driving Mechanism - (a) A person may not drive a vehicle if it...

Section 21-1105 - Opening and Closing Vehicle Doors - (a) A person may not open the door of a...

Section 21-1106 - Riding in Mobile Homes - (a) A person may not occupy any mobile home while...

Section 21-1107 - Restrictions on Persons in Cargo Areas of Vehicles - (a) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, this section...

Section 21-1108 - Coasting Prohibited - (a) If a motor vehicle is traveling on a downgrade,...

Section 21-1109 - Following Fire Apparatus Prohibited; Passing Parking or Backing Emergency Vehicles Prohibited - (a) Unless he is on official business, the driver of...

Section 21-1110 - Crossing Fire Hose - Unless he has the consent of the fire department official...

Section 21-1111 - Putting Glass, Injurious Substances, or Refuse on Highway or Bridge or in Waters Prohibited - (a) A person may not drop, throw, or place on...

Section 21-1112 - Turning Off Lights to Avoid Identification Prohibited - A person may not turn off any vehicle lights to...

Section 21-1112.1 - Obscuring or Modifying Vehicle Registration Plate With Intent to Avoid Identification Prohibited - (a) A person may not obscure or modify any vehicle...

Section 21-1113 - Placing Traffic Hazard Along Highway Prohibited - (a) A person may not place any structure, building, or...

Section 21-1114 - Using Roadway Before Opened; Walking on New or Newly Repaired Roadways; Damaging Highway or Construction Materials - (a) A person may not drive on any new roadway...

Section 21-1115 - Moving or Removing Lights or Guards on Highways Prohibited - (a) A person may not move any light or guard...

Section 21-1116 - Race or Speed Contest Prohibited - (a) Except as provided in § 21–1211 of this title,...

Section 21-1117 - Skidding, Spinning of Wheels, and Excessive Noise Prohibited - (a) (1) This section applies throughout this State, whether on...

Section 21-1118 - School Bus Regulations - (a) The driver of a school bus: (1) Is responsible...

Section 21-1119 - Snow Emergency Routes - (a) In this section, “snow tires” means those tires that...

Section 21-1120 - Wearing Earphones, Headsets, etc., Prohibited - (a) A person may not drive a motor vehicle on...

Section 21-1121 - Children in Rear of Pickup Trucks - (a) This section applies only to a Class E (truck)...

Section 21-1122 - Noise Limitations on Use of Sound Amplification Systems - (a) In this section, “sound amplification system” means a compact...

Section 21-1123 - Prohibition Against Transporting Minors as Passengers by a Minor Holding Provisional Driver's License - (a) (1) The provisions of this subsection do not apply...

Section 21-1124 - Prohibition Against Use of Wireless Communication Device While Driving by Minor Holding Learner's Permit or Provisional License - (a) (1) In this section the following words have the...

Section 21-1124.1 - Text Messaging Prohibited - (a) (1) In this section the following words have the...

Section 21-1124.2 - Communications Traffic Safety Act - (a) (1) In this section the following words have the...

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 - (a) A person may not commit a violation of §...

Section 21-1125 - Limitations on Driving Low Speed Vehicles - Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, a person may...

Section 21-1126 - Recording Illegal Activity - (a) In this section, “violation” means: (1) A violation of...

Section 21-1127 - Operation of Limousine of Certain Size - (a) An individual may not operate for hire a motor...

Section 21-1128 - Dispensing of Motor Fuel Into Dirt Bike - (a) (1) In this section the following words have the...

Section 21-1129 - Driving While Video and Electronic Display Equipment Are On - A person may not drive a motor vehicle on a...

Section 21-1130 - Requirements for Operation of All-Terrain Vehicle or Snowmobile on Public Property - An individual under the age of 16 years may not...

Section 21-1131 - Causing Diesel Emissions to Discharge Onto Another Prohibited; Exceptions - (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section,...

Section 21-1132 - Exhibition Driving in Special Event Zone Prohibited -- Application to Worcester County -- Penalty - (a) (1) In this section the following words have the...

Subtitle 12 - Operation of Bicycles and Play Vehicles

Section 21-1201 - Scope of Subtitle - (a) The parent of any minor or the guardian of...

Section 21-1202 - Traffic and Pedestrian Laws Apply to Bicycles, Motor Scooters, Play Vehicles, or Unicycles - (a) Every person operating a bicycle or a motor scooter...

Section 21-1203 - Riding on Bicycles or Motor Scooters - (a) The operator of a bicycle or a motor scooter...

Section 21-1204 - Clinging to Vehicles - (a) This section does not apply to any log skid,...

Section 21-1205 - Riding on Roadways or on Highway - (a) Each person operating a bicycle or a motor scooter...

Section 21-1205.1 - Bicycles, Motor Scooters, and Epamds Prohibited on Certain Roadways and Highways; Speed Limit - (a) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, a...

Section 21-1205.2 - Operation of an Electric Bicycle - (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, electric...

Section 21-1206 - Carrying Articles; Removal, Riding On, or Tampering With Bicycle, Epamd, or Motor Scooter - (a) A person may not operate a bicycle, an EPAMD,...

Section 21-1207 - Lamps and Other Equipment on Bicycles and Motor Scooters - (a) (1) If a bicycle or a motor scooter is...

Section 21-1207.1 - Helmets Required - (a) (1) The provisions of this section apply: (i) At...

Section 21-1207.2 - Protective Helmets - (a) An individual under the age of 16 years may...

Section 21-1208 - Securing Bicycle, Epamd, or Motor Scooter to Certain Objects - (a) A person may not secure a bicycle, an EPAMD,...

Section 21-1209 - Throwing Object at Bicycle, Epamd, or Motor Scooter - (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the driver...

Section 21-1210 - Wearing Earplugs, Headsets, etc., Prohibited - (a) A person may not operate a bicycle, an EPAMD,...

Section 21-1211 - Motor Vehicle or Bicycle Racing Events - (a) When the State Highway Administration or a local authority...

Section 21-1211.1 - Foot Racing Events - (a) When the State Highway Administration or a local authority...

Section 21-1212 - Copies or Summaries of Laws and Regulations - The Administration shall publish copies or summaries of the regulations...

Subtitle 13 - Operation of Motorcycles

Section 21-1301 - Traffic Laws Apply to Persons Operating Motorcycles - Every person operating a motorcycle has all the rights granted...

Section 21-1302 - Riding on Motorcycles - (a) The operator of a motorcycle may ride the motorcycle...

Section 21-1303 - Operating on Laned Roadways - (a) (1) On any roadway that is divided into two...

Section 21-1303.1 - Restrictions; Requirements - (a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this title, a person...

Section 21-1304 - Clinging to Other Vehicles - A person riding on any motorcycle may not attach it...

Section 21-1305 - Footrests and Handlebars - (a) If any motorcycle carries a passenger other than in...

Section 21-1306 - Equipment for Riders -- Motorcycles - (a) This section does not apply to any person riding...

Section 21-1306.1 - Equipment for Riders -- Mopeds and Motor Scooters - (a) This section does not apply to any individual riding...

Subtitle 14 - Operation of Vehicles on Certain Toll Facilities

Section 21-1401 - Definitions - (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings...

Section 21-1402 - Application of Other Provisions to Vehicular Crossings - Unless specifically modified or changed by this subtitle, each provision...

Section 21-1403 - Rules and Regulations for User Safety - To promote safety for users of Authority highways, the Maryland...

Section 21-1404 - Traffic to Comply With Signs, Orders, Etc - (a) Traffic using any Authority highway shall obey any lawful...

Section 21-1405 - Pedestrians and Bicycles Prohibited - (a) Unless authorized by the Chairman of the Maryland Transportation...

Section 21-1406 - Hitchhiking and Pickup or Discharge of Passengers Prohibited - A person may not hitchhike on any Authority highway and...

Section 21-1407 - Stopping, Standing, or Parking Prohibited; Exceptions - (a) The driver of a vehicle may not stop, stand,...

Section 21-1408 - Prohibited Turns - (a) Except at the lawful direction of an authorized employee...

Section 21-1409 - Compliance With Posted Minimum Speeds - If an Authority highway has a posted minimum speed, that...

Section 21-1410 - Size, Weight, and Load of Vehicles - A vehicle may not be driven on any Authority highway...

Section 21-1411 - Transportation of Hazardous Materials - (a) Except as allowed by the rules and regulations of...

Section 21-1412 - Special Provisions for Tunnels - (a) Except at the direction of authorized personnel, vehicular traffic...

Section 21-1413 - Failure or Refusal to Pay Toll - (a) A person may not fail or refuse to pay...

Section 21-1414 - Failure to Pay Electronic or Video Toll - (a) (1) In this section the following words have the...

Section 21-1415 - Reciprocal Enforcement of Toll Violations Between Jurisdictions - (a) The Maryland Transportation Authority in consultation with the Administrator...

Section 21-1416 - Reporting of Transponder Theft and Unauthorized Charges on E-Zpass Account - (a) (1) In this section the following words have the...

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