Maryland

Maryland Code — Transportation Article

1,465 sections, each with the official text and a plain-English explanation of what it means for you.

• § 15-705 — (a) After the Administration notifies an applicant of the approval of an application and before the Administration issues a license, the applicant shall file with the Administration a surety bond in the form and with the surety that the Administration approves
• § 15-706 — Each applicant for a license shall furnish and maintain with the Administration, as to each of its vehicles used for ins
• § 15-707 — (a) A license issued under this subtitle authorizes the licensee to conduct a drivers’ school during the license year for which the license is issued
• § 15-708 — Each licensee shall maintain all vehicles used for instruction in the condition that the Administration requires.
• § 15-709 — A drivers’ school may not: (1) Provide or offer to provide any instruction in driving unless the individual who gives th
• § 15-710 — (a) In addition to the other grounds specified in Subtitle 1 of this title for refusal, suspension, or revocation of a license, the Administration may refuse to grant a license under this subtitle to any person and may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the license of any person if it finds that: (
• § 15-801 — (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 15-802 — A person may not act as a driving instructor unless the person is licensed by the Administration under this subtitle.
• § 15-803 — (a) A person may not be licensed under this subtitle unless the person: (1) Is an individual of good reputation and moral character; (2) Is licensed to drive under Title 16 of this article; (3) Has completed the instructor certification program approved by the Administration; and (4) Is either: - 91
• § 15-804 — (a) In addition to the information required under § 15–102 of this title, each application for a license shall include: (1) The name and business address of the drivers’ school by whom the applicant is or will be employed; or (2) A statement that the applicant himself is licensed to conduct a driver
• § 15-805 — (a) Each licensee shall pay an annual fee to the Administration for each year for which the license is issued
• § 15-806 — The license authorizes the licensee to be a driving instructor for a licensed drivers’ school during the license year fo
• § 15-807 — - 916 - (a) In addition to the other grounds specified in Subtitle 1 of this title for refusal, suspension, or revocation of a license, the Administration may refuse to grant a license under this subtitle to any person and may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the license of any person if it finds
• § 15-901 — (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 15-902 — This subtitle applies only to motor vehicles intended for commercial or industrial use.
• § 15-903 — (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, an autonomous vehicle converter may sell, transfer, lease, offer for sale, or resell: (1) A converted autonomous vehicle; or (2) A motor vehicle purchased by an autonomous vehicle converter with the intent to convert the motor vehicle into a c
• § 16-1001 — (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 16-1002 — (a) The Administration may issue an electronic credential to an individual in addition to, and not instead of, a license or an identification card if the Administration has issued to the individual: (1) A license; or (2) An identification card under § 12–301 of this article
• § 16-1003 — (a) The Administration may operate a verification system for electronic credentials
• § 16-1004 — The Administration may charge a fee for: (1) The issuance of an electronic credential; and (2) The use of an electronic
• § 16-1005 — The Administration may adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
• § 16-101 — - 932 - (a) (1) An individual may not drive or attempt to drive a motor vehicle on any highway in this State unless: (i) The individual holds a driver’s license issued under this title; (ii) The individual is expressly exempt from the licensing requirements of this title; or (iii) The individual oth
• § 16-102 — (a) The licensing requirements of this title do not apply to: (1) An officer or employee of the United States while driving on official business a motor vehicle other than a commercial motor vehicle owned or operated by the United States; (2) Except for members elected from this State, a member of t
• § 16-103 — (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Administration may not issue a driver’s license to any individual who is not at least 18 years old
• § 16-105 — (a) (1) Any individual who desires to obtain an original driver’s license under this subtitle or to be licensed in a class for which the individual is not already licensed under this subtitle shall apply to the Administration for the desired driver’s license
• § 16-106 — (a) Each application for a driver’s license shall be made on the form that the Administration requires
• § 16-107 — (a) The application of a minor for a license shall be cosigned by: (1) A parent or guardian of the applicant; (2) If the applicant has no parent or guardian or is married, an adult employer of the applicant or any other responsible adult; or - 950 - (3) If the applicant is committed to the custody o
• § 16-108 — If, while the licensee is still a minor, the Administration receives from the individual who cosigned the license applic
• § 16-109 — If, while the licensee is still a minor, the Administration receives satisfactory evidence of the death of the individua
• § 16-110 — (a) The Administration shall: (1) Establish qualifications for the safe operation of the various classes, types, sizes, or combinations of vehicles; and (2) Examine each applicant to determine the applicant’s qualifications for the license class applied for
• § 16-111 — (a) This section applies to an applicant who: (1) Holds a learner’s instructional permit under § 16–105(d) of this subtitle; or (2) Qualifies for a provisional license under subsection (e) of this section
• § 16-112 — (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 16-113 — (a) (1) In addition to the vision and other restrictions provided for in this subtitle, when it issues a driver’s license, the Administration for good cause may impose on the licensee: (i) Any restrictions suitable to the licensee’s driving ability with respect to the type of special mechanical cont
• § 16-114 — (a) In this section, “mutilated” includes any imperfection of or in a driver’s license, after its issuance, that renders it unsuitable for identification purposes or for verifying its authenticity and validity
• § 16-115 — (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (5) of this subsection, a license issued under this title to a driver at least 21 years old shall expire on the birth date of the licensee - 970 - at the end of a period of not more than 8 years determined in regulations adopted by the Administration following the issuan
• § 16-116 — (a) If any individual who has applied for or obtained a driver’s license under this subtitle moves from the address given in the application or shown on the license, the individual shall, within 30 days of the change, notify the Administration in - 975 - writing of the former address and new address
• § 16-117 — (a) The Administration shall keep a record of: (1) Each driver’s license application that it receives; (2) Each driver’s license that it issues; and (3) Each licensee whose license to drive the Administration has suspended or revoked, and the reasons for the action
• § 16-118 — (a) (1) The Administrator may appoint a Medical Advisory Board of qualified physicians and optometrists to enable the Administration to comply properly with the provisions of this title regarding the physical and mental condition of individuals who seek to drive on highways in this State
• § 16-119 — (a) The Maryland Department of Health, together with the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty and the State Board of Examiners in Optometry, shall define: (1) Disorders characterized by lapses of consciousness; and (2) Disorders that result in a corrected visual acuity that fails to comply with the visio
• § 16-120 — (a) At regular intervals, the Administration shall request of the Social Services Administration the name of each individual receiving public assistance for blindness
• § 16-121 — (a) This section applies only to a non–match, described under regulations adopted by the Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security, that: (1) Occurs during verification by the Administration of the documentary evidence provided by an applicant for issuance or renewal of an ident
• § 16-122 — (a) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, the Administration shall, subject to the provisions of this section, issue or renew an identification card, a moped operator’s permit, or a license to drive that is not acceptable by federal agencies for official purposes determined by the
• § 16-123 — (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 16-124 — (a) The Administration shall require each fee for issuance or renewal of an original or duplicate identification card, moped operator’s permit, or license to drive under this article to be paid by the applicant at the time of application
• § 16-201 — (a) The Administration may cancel a driver’s license issued under this title if it determines that the licensee: (1) Was not entitled to be issued the license; (2) Failed to give the required or correct information in his application; or (3) Committed fraud in making the application or in obtaining
• § 16-202 — (a) The privilege given to a nonresident to drive a motor vehicle on highways in this State may be suspended or revoked by the Administration in the same way and for the same reasons that a driver’s license issued under this title may be refused, suspended, or revoked
• § 16-203 — (a) In this section, “Child Support Administration” means the Child Support Administration of the Department of Human Services
• § 16-204 — (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 16-205 — (a) (1) The Administration may revoke the license of any person who: (i) Is convicted under § 21–902(a) or (d) of this article of driving or attempting to drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, while under the influence of alcohol per se, or while impaired by a controlled danger
• § 16-206 — (a) (1) The Administration may suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue or renew the license of any resident or the privilege to drive of any nonresident on a showing by its records or other sufficient evidence that the applicant or licensee: (i) Has been convicted of moving violations so often as to ind
• § 16-207 — (a) (1) The Administration may require a licensee to submit to reexamination, on at least 7 days’ written notice, if: (i) The licensee is involved in an accident resulting in the death of another; or (ii) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Administration has good cause to be
• § 16-208 — (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, §§ 16– 205(d–1) and 16–206(a)(4), (b), and (c) of this subtitle, § 16–404(c)(2) and (3) of this title, and § 3–8A–23 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article, the Administration may not suspend a license or privilege to drive for
• § 16-209 — (a) On filing an application for a new license or for reinstatement of the privilege to drive, any individual whose license or privilege to drive has been revoked shall pay to the Administration a fee established by the Administration
• § 16-210 — (a) On canceling, suspending, or revoking a driver’s license, the Administration shall require that the license be surrendered to the Administration
• § 16-211 — (a) An individual whose license or privilege to drive has been refused under this title may not drive a motor vehicle in this State after the refusal under any - 1034 - license or permit issued by any other jurisdiction or otherwise, until a new license or privilege is obtained under this title
• § 16-212 — (a) The Administration may conduct: (1) A driver improvement program, including a driver improvement program designed specifically for young drivers; and (2) An alcohol education program
• § 16-213 — (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 16-301 — (a) A person may not knowingly or fraudulently obtain or attempt to obtain a license to drive or a moped operator’s permit by misrepresentation
• § 16-302 — (a) A person may not duplicate or reproduce the following: (1) Any identification card issued under this title by the Administration; or - 1040 - (2) A driver’s license issued under this title
• § 16-303 — (a) A person may not drive a motor vehicle on any highway or on any property specified in § 21–101.1 of this article while the person’s license or privilege to drive is refused in this State or any other state
• § 16-304 — (a) A person may not cause his child or ward under the age of 15 to drive a motor vehicle on any highway: (1) If the minor is not authorized by this title to drive; or (2) Otherwise in violation of any of the provisions of this title
• § 16-305 — (a) A person may not knowingly permit a motor vehicle owned by him to be driven on any highway by any person: (1) If the person is not authorized by this title to drive; or (2) Otherwise in violation of any of the provisions of this title
• § 16-401 — In addition to any other provisions of the Maryland Vehicle Law, the Administration shall maintain a point system for th
• § 16-402 — (a) After the conviction of an individual for a violation of Title 2, Subtitle 5, § 2–209, § 3–211, or § 10–110 of the Criminal Law Article, or of the vehicle laws or regulations of this State or of any local authority, points shall be assessed against the individual as of the date of violation and
• § 16-403 — On the arrest of any individual in military service for a violation, if the case is turned over to military authorities,
• § 16-404 — (a) The Administration shall take the following actions for points accumulated within any 2–year period: (1) Send a warning letter to each individual who accumulates 3 points; (2) Require attendance at a driver improvement program conducted under § 16–212 of this title by each individual who accumul
• § 16-405 — Except as provided in §§ 16–205(e) and 16–205.1 of this title, if the suspension or revocation of a license would affect
• § 16-406 — If the driver of a motor vehicle is an employee of the vehicle’s owner, a violation may not be recorded, except for the
• § 16-407 — A point assessed under this subtitle shall be retained for a period of 2 years from the date of violation.
• § 16-501 — (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 16-502 — (a) There is a driver education program, established as part of the highway safety program of this State
• § 16-503 — (a) Subject to the regulations adopted under § 16-505(b) of this subtitle on the required offering of the program: (1) The complete program shall be offered to all eligible individuals before they may obtain a provisional license under § 16-111 of this title; and (2) Any individual to whom the progr
• § 16-504 — To qualify as a certified driver education instructor, an individual shall: - 1063 - (1) Meet the qualifications establi
• § 16-505 — (a) The Administration shall, in consultation with the State Department of Education, adopt and enforce regulations not inconsistent with this subtitle to implement a standardized driver education program conducted by driver education schools under its jurisdiction
• § 16-506 — (a) The Administration may suspend, revoke, or refuse to grant or renew certification under the driver education program of any drivers’ school or of any classroom or laboratory instructor of a drivers’ school, if it finds that the school or instructor has: - 1064 - (1) Failed to comply with any of
• § 16-507 — This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Driver Education Program Act.
• § 16-601 — (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 16-602 — (a) There is a Motorcycle Safety Program as a part of the Highway Safety Program of this State
• § 16-603 — (a) The Department and the Administration shall administer the Motorcycle Safety Program
• § 16-604 — (a) The Administration shall adopt and enforce regulations consistent with this subtitle to implement the motorcycle safety courses in training centers throughout the State
• § 16-605 — (a) (1) The Administration may award contracts out of the appropriation to the Department for the Motorcycle Safety Program to qualifying motorcycle safety training centers for the conduct of approved motorcycle safety courses
• § 16-606 — This subtitle may be cited as the Motorcycle Safety Program Act.
• § 16-701 — (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 16-702 — The Driver License Compact is enacted into law and entered into with other jurisdictions that join in the Compact in the
• § 16-703 — Article I Findings and Declaration of Policy (a) The party states find that: (1) The safety of their streets and highways is materially affected by the degree of compliance with state laws and local ordinances relating to the operation of motor vehicles
• § 16-704 — (a) The Motor Vehicle Administrator is the Compact Administrator in this State
• § 16-705 — - 1073 - The Administration shall furnish to the appropriate authorities of other party states information or documents
• § 16-706 — The Compact Administrator described in Article VII of the Compact may not be entitled to additional compensation for ser
• § 16-707 — (a) For the purposes of Article IV(a) and (c) of the Compact, the Administration shall: (1) Give the same effect to a conviction described in Article IV(a)(1) of the Compact as the Administration would for a conviction under Title 2, Subtitle 5 or § 2-209 of the Criminal Law Article; (2) Give the sa
• § 16-708 — (a) Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, an act or omission of an official or employee of this State done or omitted under, or in - 1074 - enforcement of, the provisions of the Compact shall be subject to judicial review under the provisions of Title 10, Subtitle 2 (Administr
• § 16-801 — This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Commercial Driver’s License Act.
• § 16-802 — (a) The purpose of this subtitle is to implement the federal Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 (Title XII of Public Law 99-570) and reduce or prevent heavy and commercial motor vehicle accidents, fatalities, and injuries by: (1) Disqualifying drivers for certain criminal offenses and serio
• § 16-803 — (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 16-804 — An individual who drives a commercial motor vehicle may not have more than 1 driver’s license.
• § 16-805 — (a) (1) Any driver of a commercial motor vehicle holding a driver’s license issued by this State, who is convicted of violating any federal law, State law, or local ordinance relating to operating a motor vehicle in any other state, other than parking violations, shall notify the Administration in t
• § 16-806 — - 1079 - (a) Each employer shall require the information specified in § 16–805(c) of this subtitle to be provided by the applicant
• § 16-807 — - 1080 - (a) (1) Except when driving under a commercial driver’s instructional permit and accompanied by the holder of a driver’s license valid for the class of vehicle being driven, an individual may not drive a commercial motor vehicle unless the individual: (i) Has been issued a commercial driver
• § 16-808 — (a) A person may not drive a commercial motor vehicle on any highway or any property specified in § 21–101.1 of this article: (1) Unless authorized to do so under this title; (2) While the person’s driver’s license or privilege to drive is refused in this State or any other state; (3) While the pers
• § 16-809 — A person may drive a commercial motor vehicle if: (1) The person holds a valid commercial driver’s license issued by any: (i) State in accordance with the minimum federal standards for the issuance of a commercial driver’s license; or (ii) Foreign jurisdiction that the United States Department of Tr
• § 16-810 — (a) Each application for a commercial driver’s license or commercial driver’s instructional permit shall be made on the form the Administration requires
• § 16-811 — (a) An applicant is entitled to receive the commercial driver’s license applied for if the applicant: (1) Passes the examination required by this subtitle; (2) Is eligible to drive pursuant to the Commercial Driver’s License Information System and the National Driver Register; (3) Surrenders any pre
• § 16-812 — - 1087 - (a) The Administration shall disqualify any individual from driving a commercial motor vehicle for a period of 1 year if: (1) The individual is convicted of committing any of the following offenses while driving a commercial motor vehicle: (i) A violation of § 21–902 of this article; (ii) A
• § 16-813 — (a) (1) An individual may not drive, operate, or be in physical control of a commercial motor vehicle while the individual has any alcohol concentration in the individual’s blood or breath
• § 16-814 — Within 10 days of the conviction, the Administration shall notify the driver licensing authority in the licensing state
• § 16-815 — (a) (1) A Class A commercial driver’s license authorizes the licensee to drive the following motor vehicles and combinations of motor vehicles: (i) Any combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds if the GVWR of the vehicles being towed is in excess of 10,0
• § 16-816 — (a) An individual may not drive a school vehicle on any highway in this State unless the individual: (1) Passes an appropriate medical examination; and (2) For driving a school bus, has been issued a commercial driver’s license endorsed school bus
• § 16-817 — (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the Administration may not issue a commercial driver’s license or a commercial driver’s instructional permit to any individual: (1) Who is not a resident of Maryland; and (2) Who is not at least 21 years of age
• § 16-818 — (a) An applicant for a commercial driver's license shall pay the Administration the following fees established by the Administration: - 1099 - (1) Upon application for a new commercial driver's license or a commercial driver's license of a class other than that which the applicant holds: (i) The bas
• § 16-819 — (a) The Administration shall retain a record of: (1) Each commercial driver’s license application that it receives; and (2) Each commercial driver’s license that it issues
• § 16-820 — The Administration may adopt and enforce regulations not inconsistent with the Maryland Vehicle Law, the federal Commerc
• § 16-901 — This subtitle applies only to an individual who displays a driver’s license issued by the U.S
• § 16-902 — If a driver who is subject to this subtitle is stopped by a police officer who has probable cause to believe that the driver has committed a violation described in this subtitle, the police officer shall: - 1101 - (1) As soon as practicable contact the U.S
• § 16-903 — The Administration shall: (1) File each vehicle accident report, citation or other charging document, and incident repor
• § 16-904 — The Administration shall send a copy of each document and record described under § 16-903 of this subtitle to the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Office of Foreign Missions, of the U.S
• § 16-905 — - 1102 - The provisions of this subtitle do not prohibit or limit the application of any law to a criminal or motor vehi
• § 17-101 — (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 17-102 — This subtitle does not apply to the following vehicles and their drivers: (1) Except for a vehicle registered under § 13
• § 17-103 — (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) or (3) of this subsection, the form of security required under this subtitle is a vehicle liability insurance policy written by an insurer authorized to write these policies in this State
• § 17-104 — (a) The Administration may not issue or transfer the registration of a motor vehicle unless the owner or prospective owner of the vehicle furnishes evidence satisfactory to the Administration that the required security is in effect
• § 17-105 — (a) If a person has been finally rejected for insurance by the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund under § 20–516 of the Insurance Article, the person shall, within 10 days after the rejection, furnish evidence satisfactory to the Administration that he has obtained and is covered by the required sec
• § 17-106 — (a) If the required security for any vehicle lapses at any time, the registration of that vehicle: (1) Is suspended automatically as of the date of the lapse effective not later than 60 days after notification to the Administration that the lapse has occurred; and (2) Remains suspended until: (i) Th
• § 17-107 — (a) A person who knows or has reason to know that a motor vehicle is not covered by the required security may not: (1) Drive the vehicle; or (2) If the person is an owner of the vehicle, knowingly permit another person to drive it
• § 17-109 — (a) A person who receives a warning letter under Title 16, Subtitle 4 of this article as a result of point accumulation shall submit evidence that any vehicle registered in the person’s name, individually or jointly, has been continuously covered, since the notice date of the point accumulation warn
• § 17-110 — (a) Whenever evidence of security is required under this subtitle, a person may not willfully and knowingly create, certify, file, or provide false evidence of required security
• § 17-111 — (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 17-201 — In this subtitle, “judgment” means any final judgment resulting from: (1) A cause of action for damages arising out of t
• § 17-202 — If a person fails to satisfy a judgment within 30 days, the judgment creditor or his representative may send to the Administration a certified copy of the judgment and, on a form provided by the Administration, a certificate of facts relating to the judgment
• § 17-203 — If the judgment debtor named in a certified copy of a judgment or in a certificate of facts is a nonresident, the Admini
• § 17-208 — (a) For purposes of this subtitle, a judgment is considered satisfied if: (1) It is paid to the judgment creditor or into the court that rendered the judgment, either in full or up to the minimum required security amounts required under the Maryland Vehicle Law; or (2) An order of satisfaction is fi
• § 17-209 — (a) (1) On due notice to the judgment creditor, a judgment debtor may apply to the court that rendered the judgment for the privilege of paying the judgment in installments
• § 17-301 — (a) If a person made a security deposit of money under the financial responsibility law as it existed before January 1, 1973, the person or his personal representative may apply to the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund for and is entitled to a refund of the deposit, without interest, if: - 1123 - (
• § 18-101 — (a) In this title, “rent” means to rent or lease for a period not exceeding 180 days
• § 18-102 — (a) (1) The Administration may not register any motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer to be rented until the owner of the vehicle certifies to the satisfaction of the Administration that the owner has security for the vehicle in the same form and providing for the same minimum benefits as the secur
• § 18-103 — (a) A person may not rent a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer to any other person unless the individual who will operate the rented vehicle: (1) Holds a driver’s license issued under Title 16 of this article, which license authorizes him to drive or tow, as the case may be, vehicles of the clas
• § 18-104 — (a) A person may not, with intent to defraud, rent to any other person any motor vehicle for which any charge is based on the distance traveled, if the person knows that the vehicle’s odometer does not record correctly its actual accumulated mileage
• § 18-105 — (a) A person may not rent a motor vehicle to any other person if he knows that the other person is under the influence of alcohol, impaired by alcohol, impaired by a drug, a combination of drugs, or a combination of one or more drugs and alcohol, or impaired by a controlled dangerous substance
• § 18-106 — (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 18-107 — (a) A person who rents a motor vehicle to a consumer shall: (1) Compute the daily rental rate based on a 24–hour period, starting at the time the rental begins; (2) Make a notation on the rental agreement of the time the rental begins; and (3) Inform the consumer that: (i) The daily rental fee is ba
• § 18-108 — (a) (1) In this section, “rental vehicle company” means a person that rents a motor vehicle to a consumer
• § 18-109 — (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 19-101 — (a) If any police officer of this State or any political subdivision of this State, while otherwise acting within the scope of his authority in enforcing any law, directs the driver of any motor vehicle, other than a police vehicle, to assist him in enforcing that law or in apprehending any person s
• § 19-102 — - 1138 - (a) A police officer may not direct any driver, owner, or passenger of a motor vehicle, other than a police vehicle, to participate in a roadblock
• § 19-103 — (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 2-101 — There is a Department of Transportation, established as a principal department of the State government.
• § 2-102 — (a) The head of the Department is the Secretary of Transportation, who shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate
• § 2-103 — (a) (1) The Secretary is responsible for the budget of the Office of the Secretary and for the budget of each unit in the Department
• § 2-106 — (a) The Attorney General is legal adviser to the Department
• § 2-107 — (a) The following units are in the Department: (1) Maryland Aviation Administration; (2) Maryland Port Administration; (3) Maryland Transit Administration; (4) State Highway Administration; (5) Motor Vehicle Administration; (6) Board of Airport Zoning Appeals; (7) State Roads Commission; (8) Transpo
• § 2-109 — - 43 - (a) On behalf of each unit in the Department, the Secretary, with the approval of the Governor, may waive the provisions of this article requiring competitive bids if: (1) The purchase is to be made from or the contract is to be made with the federal or any state government or any of their ag
• § 2-110 — The Department may enter into contracts for the provision of waterborne marine fire protection and related waterborne em
• § 2-111 — (a) In this section, “information technology” has the meaning stated in § 3A–301 of the State Finance and Procurement Article
• § 2-112 — (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 2-113 — (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 2-201 — In this subtitle, “Commission” means the Maryland Transportation Commission.
• § 2-202 — There is a Maryland Transportation Commission in the Department.
• § 2-203 — (a) The Commission consists of the following 17 members: (1) As ex officio members, the seven regional members of the State Roads Commission; and (2) Ten members appointed by the Governor with the advice of the Secretary
• § 2-204 — - 51 - (a) The Governor shall designate one of the appointed members of the Commission as its Chairman
• § 2-205 — (a) (1) The Maryland Transportation Commission shall study the entire transportation system of this State and regularly discuss with the Secretary any matter relating to this State’s transportation system
• § 2-401 — In addition to any other power and duty conferred on the Governor by the Constitution and laws of this State, the Govern
• § 2-402 — The Governor is the official of this State responsible for dealing with the federal government as to programs and activi
• § 2-403 — Subject to the authority of the Governor, the administration of this State’s highway safety program is the responsibilit
• § 2-601 — (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 2-602 — The General Assembly finds that it is in the public interest for the State to include enhanced transportation facilities for pedestrians and bicycle riders as an - 53 - essential component of the State’s transportation system, and declares that it is the policy of the State that: (1) Access to and u
• § 2-603 — (a) There is a Director of Bicycle and Pedestrian Access in the Office of the Secretary
• § 2-604 — (a) The Director shall develop and coordinate policies and plans for the provision, preservation, improvement, and expansion of access to transportation facilities in the State for pedestrians and bicycle riders, including development of a Statewide 20–Year Bicycle–Pedestrian Master Plan that: (1) (
• § 2-605 — Subject to the limitations imposed by this subtitle, the Department, in consultation with the Director, may exercise all
• § 2-606 — (a) The Governor shall appoint a Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee to provide guidance to State agencies concerning: (1) Funding of bicycle and pedestrian related programs; (2) Public education and awareness of bicycling and pedestrian related activities; (3) Public education and awareness o
• § 2-607 — (a) In this section, “Program” means the Maryland Pedestrian Safety Program
• § 2-608 — (a) In this section, “Program” means the Kim Lamphier Bikeways Network Program
• § 2-701 — (a) The General Assembly finds that the State must have sustainable communities in order to: (1) Preserve and protect the State’s natural resources; and (2) Achieve the State’s economic growth, resource protection, and planning policy in § 5–7A–01 of the State Finance and Procurement Article
• § 2-702 — It is the intent of the General Assembly that the Department shall: (1) Consider sustainable communities as it considers
• § 2-703 — Subject to the limitations imposed by this subtitle, the Department may exercise all powers reasonably necessary to achi
• § 2-801 — IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2028 PER CHAPTER 131 OF 2023 // - 61 - (a) For fiscal years 2024 through 2028, the Governor shall include in the annual State budget an appropriation of $500,000 from the Transportation Trust Fund for the operation of the replica sailing vessel known as the Prid
• § 2-802 — (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 20-101 — (a) This title applies throughout this State, whether on or off a highway
• § 20-102 — (a) (1) The driver of each vehicle involved in an accident that results in bodily injury to another person immediately shall stop the vehicle as close as possible to the scene of the accident, without obstructing traffic more than necessary
• § 20-103 — (a) The driver of each vehicle involved in an accident that results only in damage to an attended vehicle or other attended property immediately shall stop the vehicle as close as possible to the scene of the accident, without obstructing traffic more than necessary
• § 20-104 — (a) The driver of each vehicle involved in an accident that results in bodily injury to or death of any person or in damage to an attended vehicle or other attended property shall render reasonable assistance to any person injured in the accident and, if the person requests medical treatment or it i
• § 20-105 — (a) The driver of each vehicle involved in an accident that results in damage to an unattended vehicle or other unattended property immediately shall stop the vehicle as close as possible to the scene of the accident, without obstructing traffic more than necessary
• § 20-106 — (a) In addition to the other requirements of this title, if a motor vehicle strikes and injures a domestic animal, the driver of the motor vehicle immediately shall notify the appropriate State or local police of the accident
• § 20-107 — (a) The driver of each vehicle involved in an accident that results in bodily injury to or death of any person shall, within 15 days after the accident, report the matter in writing to the Administration
• § 20-108 — (a) A person may not give any information that he knows or has reason to believe is false in any oral or written report required by this title
• § 20-109 — If a person fails to file a written accident report as required by §§ 20-107 and 20-113 of this title or to give correct
• § 20-113 — (a) (1) The Administration shall prepare and, on request, supply to police departments, sheriffs, and other appropriate agencies or individuals, forms for the written accident reports required by § 20–107 of this title
• § 21-1001 — (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, on any highway outside of a business district or a residential district, a person may not stop, park, or leave standing on the roadway any vehicle, whether attended or unattended, if it is practicable to stop, park, or leave the vehicle standing off
• § 21-1003 — (a) The provisions of this section apply except as necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with law or the directions of a police officer or traffic control device
• § 21-1004 — (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a vehicle that is stopped or parked on a two-way roadway shall be stopped or parked parallel to the right hand curb or edge of the roadway, with its right hand wheels within 12 inches of that curb or edge of the roadway
• § 21-1005 — (a) A person who has a permanent physical disability may apply to the Administration, on the form that it requires, for a permit for one personal residential reserved parking space: (1) To be located at the curb, side, or edge of the roadway of the highway in front of or near the applicant’s dwellin
• § 21-1006 — (a) (1) Each parking lot that is constructed or altered after October 1, 1996 shall conform with the requirements of the Maryland Accessibility Code adopted under § 12–202 of the Public Safety Article
• § 21-1007 — (a) The owner or lessor of a supermarket, business establishment, or shopping area or center that has entrances surrounded by obstacles designed to prevent shopping carts from being removed from the premises, shall provide an unobstructed entrance during business hours for individuals with disabilit
• § 21-1008 — (a) By fiscal year 2000, each public institution of higher education and State employment facility shall provide reasonable accommodations necessary for bicycle access, including parking for bicycles
• § 21-1009 — In Charles County, the county commissioners may adopt ordinances and regulations relating to the towing or removal of ve
• § 21-101 — (a) In this title and Title 25 of this article the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 21-1010 — (a) In this section, “commercial vehicle” means a vehicle that: (1) Is used to transport property; (2) Is owned by, or used in conjunction with, a business enterprise; and (3) Is of a type capable of being registered: - 1328 - (i) Other than under § 13–917 of this article, as a Class E (truck) vehic
• § 21-1011 — (a) (1) This section applies: (i) To a vehicle registered or capable of being registered: 1
• § 21-102 — A person may not do any act prohibited or fail to do any act required by this title.
• § 21-103 — (a) (1) A person may not willfully disobey any lawful order or direction of any police officer
• § 21-104 — (a) Every person riding an animal or driving an animal–drawn vehicle on a roadway has all the rights granted to and is subject to all the duties required of the driver of a vehicle by this title, except for those provisions of this title that by their very nature cannot apply
• § 21-105 — Unless specifically made applicable, the provisions of this title, except for those in Subtitle 9 of this title, do not apply to persons, motor vehicles, and equipment while engaged in construction or maintenance work on a highway
• § 21-106 — (a) Subject to the conditions stated in this section: (1) The driver of an emergency vehicle registered in any state may exercise the privileges set forth in this section while: (i) Responding to an emergency call; (ii) Pursuing a violator or suspected violator of the law; (iii) Responding to, but n