Maryland

Maryland Code — Transportation Article

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

• § 21-107 — (a) A school crossing guard who meets the qualifications in subsection (b) of this section may stop or otherwise direct vehicles and pedestrians on a highway or on school grounds to assist: (1) Pedestrians in the safe crossing of highways at a school crossing; (2) School vehicles in entering and lea
• § 21-1101 — (a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a person driving or otherwise in charge of a motor vehicle may not leave it unattended until the engine is stopped, the ignition locked, the key removed, and the brake effectively set
• § 21-1102 — (a) The driver of a vehicle may not back it unless the movement can be made safely and without interfering with other traffic
• § 21-1103 — (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), (c), or (d) of this section, a person may not drive any vehicle on a sidewalk or sidewalk area unless it is a permanent or authorized temporary driveway
• § 21-1104 — (a) A person may not drive a vehicle if it is so loaded or there is in the front seat so many passengers as to: (1) Obstruct the view of the driver to the front or sides of the vehicle; or (2) Interfere with the control of the driver over the driving mechanism of the vehicle
• § 21-1105 — (a) A person may not open the door of a motor vehicle on any side available to moving traffic unless: (1) It is reasonably safe to do so; and (2) It can be done without interfering with the movement of other traffic
• § 21-1106 — (a) A person may not occupy any mobile home while it is being towed on a highway
• § 21-1107 — (a) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, this section applies to: (1) A truck that has a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more; and (2) A truck/trailer or truck tractor/semitrailer or trailer combination that has a combined gross vehicle weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more
• § 21-1108 — (a) If a motor vehicle is traveling on a downgrade, the driver of the motor vehicle may not coast with the gears or transmission in neutral
• § 21-1109 — (a) Unless he is on official business, the driver of a vehicle may not: - 1340 - (1) Follow within 500 feet of any fire apparatus traveling in response to a fire alarm; or (2) Drive or park within 300 feet of any fire apparatus stopped in response to a fire alarm
• § 21-1110 — Unless he has the consent of the fire department official in command, the driver of a vehicle may not drive over any unp
• § 21-1111 — (a) A person may not drop, throw, or place on a highway any glass bottle, glass, nails, tacks, wire, cans, or any other substance likely to injure any person, animal, or vehicle on the highway
• § 21-1112 — A person may not turn off any vehicle lights to avoid identification
• § 21-1113 — (a) A person may not place any structure, building, or vehicle on a highway to sell or display any produce or merchandise if it constitutes a traffic hazard
• § 21-1114 — (a) A person may not drive on any new roadway or newly repaired roadway before it is opened to traffic
• § 21-1115 — - 1342 - (a) A person may not move any light or guard placed for the purpose of closing any part of a highway to traffic
• § 21-1116 — (a) (1) Except as provided in § 21–1211 of this title, on any highway or on any private property that is used by the public in general, a person may not drive a vehicle in a race or speed contest, whether or not on a wager or for a prize or reward
• § 21-1117 — (a) (1) This section applies throughout this State, whether on or off a highway
• § 21-1118 — (a) The driver of a school bus: (1) Is responsible for its operation; and (2) May not drive it into any roadway without first stopping and determining that there is no danger from any other vehicle
• § 21-1119 — (a) In this section, “snow tires” means those tires that are in a good state of repair and that: (1) Are normally designated by their manufacturer as snow tires; (2) Are approved by the Administrator as meeting the standards of effectiveness required of normally designated snow tires; or (3) Have an
• § 21-1120 — - 1346 - (a) A person may not drive a motor vehicle on any highway or on any private property that is used by the public in general in this State while the person is wearing over or in both ears earplugs
• § 21-1121 — - 1347 - (a) This section applies only to a Class E (truck) vehicle registered or of a type capable of being registered in this State as a Class E (truck) vehicle with a manufacturer’s rated capacity of 3/4 ton or less, the gross vehicle weight of which does not exceed 7,000 pounds
• § 21-1122 — (a) In this section, “sound amplification system” means a compact disc player, a radio, a tape player, or a similar device
• § 21-1123 — (a) (1) The provisions of this subsection do not apply if the holder of the provisional driver’s license is driving while accompanied by and under the immediate supervision of an individual who: (i) Is at least 21 years old; (ii) Has been licensed for at least 3 years in this State or in another sta
• § 21-1124 — (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 21-1125 — Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, a person may not drive a low speed vehicle: (1) On a highway for whic
• § 21-1126 — (a) In this section, “violation” means: (1) A violation of the Maryland Vehicle Law that is punishable by a sentence of imprisonment; or (2) A violation of § 21–901.1(a) of this title
• § 21-1127 — (a) An individual may not operate for hire a motor vehicle designed to carry 15 or fewer passengers, including the driver, unless the individual holds a valid for– hire driver’s license or transportation network operator’s license issued by the Public Service Commission or the appropriate local auth
• § 21-1128 — (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 21-1129 — A person may not drive a motor vehicle on a highway if the motor vehicle is equipped with television–type receiving equi
• § 21-1130 — An individual under the age of 16 years may not operate an all–terrain vehicle or a snowmobile on public property unless
• § 21-1131 — (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not knowingly or intentionally cause a diesel–powered motor vehicle to discharge clearly visible smoke, soot, or other exhaust emissions onto another person or motor vehicle
• § 21-1132 — (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 21-1133 — (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not drive, stand, or park a vehicle in a dedicated bus lane unless authorized by the local jurisdiction in which the dedicated bus lane is located
• § 21-1134 — (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 21-1201 — (a) The parent of any minor or the guardian of any ward may not authorize the minor or ward to violate any provision of this subtitle
• § 21-1202 — (a) Every person operating a bicycle or a motor scooter in a public bicycle area has all the rights granted to and is subject to all the duties required of the driver of a vehicle by this title, including the duties set forth in § 21–504 of this title, except: - 1368 - (1) As otherwise provided in t
• § 21-1203 — (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
• § 21-1204 — (a) This section does not apply to any log skid, drag, or farm sled while used in agricultural or forestry practices
• § 21-1205 — (a) Each person operating a bicycle or a motor scooter at a speed less than the speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing on a roadway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable and safe, except when: (1) Making or attempting to make a left
• § 21-1206 — (a) A person may not operate a bicycle, an EPAMD, or a motor scooter while carrying any package, bundle, or other article that prevents the person from keeping both hands on the handlebars
• § 21-1207 — (a) (1) If a bicycle or a motor scooter is used on a highway at any time when, due to insufficient light or unfavorable atmospheric conditions, persons and vehicles on the highway are not clearly discernible at a distance of 1,000 feet, the bicycle or motor scooter shall be equipped: (i) On the fron
• § 21-1208 — (a) A person may not secure a bicycle, an EPAMD, or a motor scooter to a fire hydrant, police or fire call box, or traffic control device
• § 21-1209 — (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the driver of a vehicle shall: - 1375 - (1) Exercise due care to avoid colliding with any bicycle, EPAMD, or motor scooter being ridden by a person; and (2) When overtaking a bicycle, an EPAMD, or a motor scooter, pass safely at a distance of no
• § 21-1210 — (a) A person may not operate a bicycle, an EPAMD, or a motor scooter on any highway, or on any roadway, while the person is wearing any headset covering both ears
• § 21-1211 — (a) When the State Highway Administration or a local authority approves a motor vehicle or bicycle racing event on a highway or a highway bridge under its respective jurisdiction, motor vehicle or bicycle racing shall be lawful
• § 21-1212 — The Administration shall publish copies or summaries of the regulations and laws of this State that regulate the operation of bicycles and make them available, on request and without cost, to every dealer engaged in the retail sale of bicycles in this State
• § 21-1301 — Every person operating a motorcycle has all the rights granted to and is subject to all the duties required of the drive
• § 21-1302 — (a) The operator of a motorcycle may ride the motorcycle only on the permanent and regular seat attached to it
• § 21-1303 — (a) (1) On any roadway that is divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for vehicular traffic, the following rules, in addition to any others consistent with them apply
• § 21-1304 — A person riding on any motorcycle may not attach it or himself to any other vehicle on a roadway.
• § 21-1305 — (a) If any motorcycle carries a passenger other than in a sidecar or enclosed cab, the motorcycle shall be equipped with footrests for the passenger
• § 21-1306 — (a) This section does not apply to any person riding in an enclosed cab
• § 21-1401 — (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 21-1402 — Unless specifically modified or changed by this subtitle, each provision of the Maryland Vehicle Law applicable to motor
• § 21-1403 — To promote safety for users of Authority highways, the Maryland Transportation Authority may adopt rules and regulations
• § 21-1404 — (a) Traffic using any Authority highway shall obey any lawful sign
• § 21-1405 — (a) Unless authorized by the Chairman of the Maryland Transportation Authority, pedestrians may not use any Authority highway
• § 21-1406 — A person may not hitchhike on any Authority highway and a motorist may not pick up or discharge any person on any Author
• § 21-1407 — (a) The driver of a vehicle may not stop, stand, or park the vehicle on any Authority highway, except: (1) If necessary to avoid injury or damage to any person or property; (2) In compliance with the lawful direction of an authorized employee of the Authority highway; (3) At a designated area for th
• § 21-1408 — (a) Except at the lawful direction of an authorized employee of the Authority highway, a vehicular turn may not be made in any area where turns are prohibited by signs
• § 21-1409 — If an Authority highway has a posted minimum speed, that minimum speed shall be maintained.
• § 21-1410 — A vehicle may not be driven on any Authority highway if the vehicle or its load exceeds the maximum weight, width, or he
• § 21-1411 — (a) Except as allowed by the rules and regulations of the Maryland Transportation Authority and to the extent allowed by federal law, a person may not transport or knowingly cause to be transported any of the following hazardous materials across or through any Authority highway: (1) Combustible liqu
• § 21-1412 — (a) Except at the direction of authorized personnel, vehicular traffic may not cross the double white lines that designate the vehicular traffic lanes in a tunnel
• § 21-1413 — (a) A person may not fail or refuse to pay the prescribed toll at any Authority highway for which the payment of a toll is fixed
• § 21-1414 — (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 21-1415 — (a) The Maryland Transportation Authority in consultation with the Administrator may enter into an agreement with another jurisdiction that provides for reciprocal enforcement of toll violations between the State and the other jurisdiction
• § 21-1416 — (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 21-201 — - 1159 - (a) (1) Subject to the exceptions granted in this title to the driver of an emergency vehicle, the driver of any vehicle, unless otherwise directed by a police officer, shall obey the instructions of any traffic control device applicable to the vehicle and placed in accordance with the Mary
• § 21-202 — (a) (1) Except for special pedestrian signals that carry a legend, where traffic is controlled by traffic control signals that show different colored lights or colored lighted arrows, whether successively one at a time or in combination, only the colors green, red, and yellow may be used
• § 21-203 — (a) Where special pedestrian control signals showing the words “walk”, “dont walk”, or “wait” or the symbols of “walking person” or “upraised hand” are in place, the signals have the indications provided in this section
• § 21-204 — (a) If a flashing red or yellow light is used in a traffic signal or with a traffic sign, it requires obedience by vehicular traffic as provided in this section
• § 21-205 — (a) A person may not place, maintain, or display on or in view of any highway any unauthorized sign, signal, marking, or device that purports to be, is an imitation of, or resembles a traffic control device or a railroad sign or signal
• § 21-206 — (a) A person without lawful authority may not willfully alter, or interfere with the operation of, any traffic control device or any railroad sign or signal, including any inscription, shield, or insignia on it
• § 21-207 — (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, a funeral procession facing a red signal may continue through or make a turn at an intersection if the first vehicle in the procession already entered the intersection before the signal changed from green to red
• § 21-208 — (a) All overpasses less than 14.5 feet in height above the roadway surface shall have a sign denoting the height above the roadway
• § 21-209 — Vehicular traffic approaching a nonfunctioning traffic control signal at an intersection shall: (1) Stop: (i) At a clear
• § 21-301 — (a) On every roadway that is wide enough, a vehicle shall be driven on the right half of the roadway, except: (1) While overtaking and passing another vehicle going in the same direction, under the rules governing this movement; (2) Where there is an obstruction that makes it necessary to drive to t
• § 21-302 — (a) Drivers of vehicles that are going in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right
• § 21-303 — (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, this section governs the overtaking and passing of vehicles going in the same direction
• § 21-304 — - 1176 - (a) Subject to the requirements of subsection (b) of this section, the driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass to the right of another vehicle only: (1) If the overtaken vehicle is making or about to make a left turn; (2) On a highway with unobstructed pavement not occupied by parked vehi
• § 21-305 — (a) (1) The driver of a vehicle may not drive to the left of the center of the roadway in overtaking and passing another vehicle going in the same direction unless: (i) Authorized by this subtitle; and (ii) The left side of the roadway is clearly visible and is free of approaching traffic for a suff
• § 21-307 — (a) (1) The State Highway Administration may determine those parts of any highway in its jurisdiction where overtaking and passing or driving on the left of the roadway would be especially dangerous and, by appropriate signs or markings on the roadway, may indicate the beginning and end of these zon
• § 21-308 — (a) (1) The State Highway Administration may designate any highway or any separate roadway under its jurisdiction for one-way traffic and shall place appropriate signs giving notice of the designation
• § 21-309 — (a) On any roadway that is divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for vehicular traffic, the following rules, in addition to any others consistent with them, apply
• § 21-310 — (a) The driver of a motor vehicle may not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of the other vehicle and of the traffic on and the condition of the highway
• § 21-311 — On any divided highway: (1) A vehicle may be driven only on the right-hand roadway, unless directed or permitted to use another roadway by a traffic control device or a police officer; (2) A vehicle may not be driven over, across, or within the dividing space, barrier, or section except, unless spec
• § 21-312 — (a) A person may not drive a vehicle onto any controlled access highway except at the entrances and exits established by public authority
• § 21-313 — (a) The State Highway Administration, by order, or any local authority, by ordinance, may prohibit the use of any controlled access highway in its jurisdiction by parades, low speed vehicles, funeral processions, bicycles, or other nonmotorized traffic or by any person operating a motorcycle
• § 21-314 — (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
• § 21-401 — Except at through highways, or as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a vehicle at an intersection: (1) Has the right-of-way over any other vehicle approaching from the left; and (2) Shall yield the right-of-way to any other vehicle approaching from the right
• § 21-402 — (a) If the driver of a vehicle intends to turn to the left in an intersection or into an alley or a private road or driveway, the driver shall yield the right-of-way to any other vehicle that is approaching from the opposite direction and is in the intersection or so near to it as to be an immediate
• § 21-403 — (a) Preferential right-of-way at an intersection may be indicated by stop signs or yield signs placed in accordance with the Maryland Vehicle Law
• § 21-404 — (a) The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a highway from a private road or driveway or from any other place that is not a highway shall stop
• § 21-405 — (a) On the immediate approach of an emergency vehicle using audible and visual signals that meet the requirements of § 22–218 of this article or of a police vehicle lawfully using an audible signal, the driver of every other vehicle, unless otherwise directed by a police officer, shall yield the rig
• § 21-406 — - 1186 - (a) A person may not commit a violation of this subtitle that contributes to an accident that results in the death or, as defined in § 20–102(c) of this article, serious bodily injury of another person
• § 21-501 — At an intersection, a pedestrian is subject to all traffic control signals, as provided in §§ 21-202 and 21-203 of this title
• § 21-502 — (a) (1) This subsection does not apply where: (i) A pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing is provided, as described in § 21–503(b) of this subtitle; or (ii) A traffic control signal is in operation
• § 21-503 — (a) If a pedestrian crosses a roadway at any point other than in a marked crosswalk or in an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, the pedestrian shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching on the roadway
• § 21-504 — (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the driver of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian
• § 21-505 — If practicable, a pedestrian shall walk on the right half of a crosswalk.
• § 21-506 — (a) Where a sidewalk is provided, a pedestrian may not walk along and on an adjacent roadway
• § 21-507 — (a) Except for the occupant of a disabled vehicle who seeks the aid of another vehicle, a person may not stand in a roadway to solicit a ride, employment, or business from the occupant of any vehicle
• § 21-508 — A vehicle may not be driven at any time through or in a safety zone.
• § 21-509 — (a) Except as provided in subsection (j) of this section, a pedestrian may not walk along a controlled access highway
• § 21-510 — (a) A pedestrian who crosses a roadway shall yield the right-of-way to any approaching emergency vehicle that is using audible and visual signals that meet the requirements of § 22-218 of this article
• § 21-511 — (a) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to: (1) A blind or partially blind pedestrian using a guide dog or carrying a cane predominantly white or metallic in color (with or without a red tip); - 1197 - (2) A deaf or hearing impaired pedestrian accompanied by a guide dog; or (3) A mo
• § 21-601 — (a) If the driver of a vehicle intends to turn right at any intersection, he shall approach the intersection and make the right turn as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway
• § 21-602 — - 1198 - (a) The driver of a vehicle on any curve may not turn to go in the opposite direction if the vehicle cannot be seen by the driver of any other vehicle that is within 500 feet and approaching from either direction
• § 21-603 — (a) A person may not start a vehicle that is stopped, standing, or parked until the movement can be made with reasonable safety
• § 21-604 — (a) A person may not turn a vehicle at an intersection, unless the vehicle is in the position required by § 21-601 of this subtitle
• § 21-605 — (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, each required stop or turn signal shall be given: (1) By hand and arm in conformity with § 21-606 of this subtitle; or (2) By signal lamps
• § 21-606 — (a) Except as otherwise provided, each required signal given by hand and arm shall be given from the left side of the vehicle in the manner specified in this section
• § 21-701 — (a) (1) If the driver of a vehicle approaches a railroad grade crossing under any of the circumstances stated in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the driver: - 1200 - (i) Shall stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail in the crossing; and (ii) May not proceed until he can
• § 21-702 — (a) The State Highway Administration and any local authority with the approval of the State Highway Administration may place a stop sign at any railroad grade crossing of a highway that the local authority or State Highway Administration designates as a particularly dangerous crossing
• § 21-703 — (a) Except as provided in subsection (g) of this section, this section applies to: - 1201 - (1) Every motor vehicle carrying a passenger for hire; (2) Every school vehicle carrying any passenger; (3) Every bus that is owned or operated by a church and carrying any passenger; (4) Every vehicle carryi
• § 21-704 — (a) Unless a person has complied with this section, he may not drive or move on or across any railroad grade crossing any power shovel, derrick, roller, crawler– type tractor, or other equipment or structure that has: (1) A normal operating speed of 10 miles per hour or less; or (2) A vertical body
• § 21-705 — (a) The driver of a vehicle emerging from an alley, driveway, or building shall stop immediately before driving onto a sidewalk or onto the sidewalk area that extends across the alley, driveway, or building exit
• § 21-706 — (a) If a school vehicle has stopped on a roadway and is operating the alternately flashing red lights specified in § 22–228 of this article, the driver of any other vehicle meeting or overtaking the school vehicle shall stop at least 20 feet from the rear of the school vehicle, if approaching the sc
• § 21-707 — (a) Unless otherwise directed by a police officer or traffic control signal, the driver of a vehicle approaching a stop sign at an intersection shall stop at the near side of the intersection at a clearly marked stop line
• § 21-708 — (a) At the request of any farmer whose land is divided by a highway and who regularly drives livestock across the highway, the State Highway Administration may place a sign at approximately 500 feet from each side of the crossing, giving notice of the presence of the crossing
• § 21-801 — - 1224 - (a) A person may not drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed that, with regard to the actual and potential dangers existing, is more than that which is reasonable and prudent under the conditions
• § 21-802 — - 1226 - (a) If, on the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation, the State Highway Administration determines that any maximum speed limit specified in this subtitle is greater or less than reasonable or safe under existing conditions on any part of a highway under its jurisdiction, it may
• § 21-803 — (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (3) through (5) of this subsection, if, on the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation, a local authority determines that any maximum speed limit specified in this subtitle is greater or less than reasonable or safe under existing conditions on any
• § 21-804 — (a) Unless reduced speed is necessary for the safe operation of the vehicle or otherwise is in compliance with law, a person may not willfully drive a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic
• § 21-805 — (a) (1) This subsection does not apply to: (i) Vehicles used by any utility in the construction, maintenance, or repair of its facilities; (ii) Vehicles used by any highway authority or bridge or highway district in construction, maintenance, repair, inspection, or survey work; or (iii) Low speed ve
• § 21-806 — - 1233 - (a) On request of any local authority, the State Highway Administration shall investigate and, on its own initiative, it may investigate any bridge or other elevated structure that is a part of a highway
• § 21-807 — In each charge of a violation of any speed regulation under the Maryland Vehicle Law, the charging document shall specif
• § 21-808 — (a) Upon receipt of notification from the District Court under § 1–605(d)(4) of the Courts Article that a citation was issued to a minor charging the minor with a moving violation as defined in § 11–136.1 of this article, the Administration promptly shall notify the cosigner of the minor’s driver’s
• § 21-809 — IN EFFECT (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 21-810 — (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 21-901 — The provisions of this subtitle apply throughout this State, whether on or off a highway
• § 21-902 — - 1301 - (a) (1) (i) A person may not drive or attempt to drive any vehicle while under the influence of alcohol
• § 21-903 — (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 21-904 — - 1314 - (a) In this section, “visual or audible signal” includes a signal by hand, voice, emergency light or siren
• § 21-905 — (a) A holder of a provisional driver’s license who is under the age of 18 years is guilty of high–risk driving if the holder of the provisional license commits any of the following violations: (1) § 21–901.1 of this subtitle (Reckless and negligent driving); (2) § 21–901.2 of this subtitle (Aggressi
• § 22-101 — - 1395 - (a) (1) A person may not drive and the owner may not cause or knowingly permit to be driven on any highway any vehicle or combination of vehicles that: (i) Is in such unsafe condition as to endanger any person; (ii) Does not contain those parts or is not at all times equipped with lamps and
• § 22-102 — (a) The Administrator may approve or disapprove any lighting device or other motor vehicle safety equipment components or assemblies of a type for which approval is specifically required in this title, within a reasonable time after approval has been requested
• § 22-103 — (a) In order to assure that required devices displayed for sale, sold, offered for sale, or delivered for use in, on, or as a part of the equipment of a motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer are of a type approved by the Administrator, the Administration may maintain a program of mark
• § 22-104 — A person may not willfully or intentionally remove or alter any safety device or equipment that has been placed on any m
• § 22-105 — (a) (1) If any Class A (passenger) vehicle, any Class E truck with a manufacturer’s rating or registered gross vehicle weight of 18,000 pounds or less, or any Class M (multipurpose) vehicle has been altered in any manner that would reduce the effectiveness of its bumpers or suspension or render the
• § 22-106 — (a) In this title, “police officer” means: (1) Any uniformed police officer; or (2) Any civilian employee of the Department of State Police or of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police Force assigned to enforce this title or any rule or regulation adopted under this title, but only while actin
• § 22-201 — In this subtitle, “service vehicles” means any of the following vehicles that are designated by the Administration as service vehicles: (1) Vehicles of federal, State, or local agencies; (2) Vehicles of public service companies; and (3) Vehicles of persons performing governmental functions under a c
• § 22-202 — (a) Whenever a requirement is declared in this subtitle as to distance from which certain lamps and devices shall render objects visible or within which the lamps or devices shall be visible, the requirement applies during the times stated in § 22-201.1 of this subtitle in respect to a vehicle witho
• § 22-203 — (a) In this section, the term “motorcycle” includes Class M (multipurpose) vehicles that are designated by the Administrator
• § 22-204 — (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, after June 1, 1971, every motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, and pole trailer, and any other vehicle that is being drawn at the end of a combination of vehicles, shall be equipped with at least 2 tail lamps mounted on the rear, which, when lighted
• § 22-205 — (a) (1) After July 1, 1971, every motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, and pole trailer, and any special mobile equipment being towed, shall carry on the rear, either as part of the tail lamps or separately, two or more red reflectors meeting the requirements of this section, except that: (i) Motorc
• § 22-206 — (a) Every motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, and pole trailer shall be equipped with at least one stop lamp meeting the requirements of § 22–219(a) of this subtitle, and the following vehicles shall meet the following additional requirements: - 1403 - (1) (i) Every motor vehicle, other than a moto
• § 22-208 — (a) In addition to the other equipment required by this title, including §§ 22-203, 22-204, 22-205, and 22-206, the vehicles mentioned in this section, when - 1404 - operated on any highway, shall be equipped as stated in this section
• § 22-209 — (a) Front clearance lamps, identification lamps, and those marker lamps and reflectors mounted on the front or on the side near the front of a vehicle shall display or reflect an amber color
• § 22-210 — (a) Reflectors required by § 22-208 of this subtitle shall be mounted at a height of not more than 60 inches nor less than 15 inches above the ground on which the vehicle stands
• § 22-211 — (a) Every reflector on any vehicle referred to in § 22-208 of this subtitle shall be of such size and characteristics and so maintained as to be readily visible at nighttime from all distances within 600 feet to 100 feet from the vehicle when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlamps
• § 22-212 — Whenever motor and other vehicles are operated in combination during the time that lights are required, any lamp (except tail lamps) that, by reason of its - 1407 - location on a vehicle of the combination, would be obscured by another vehicle of the combination, need not be lighted
• § 22-213 — (a) Any vehicle carrying a load that extends beyond the side or to the rear 4 or more feet beyond the bed or body of the vehicle shall be equipped with the lamps and reflectors required by this section, in addition to other required lamps, at the times specified in § 22-201.1 of this subtitle
• § 22-214 — (a) Every vehicle shall be equipped with one or more lamps that, when lighted, display a white or amber light visible from a distance of 1,000 feet to the front of the vehicle, and a red light visible from a distance of 1,000 feet to the rear of the vehicle
• § 22-215 — (a) Every farm tractor and every self-propelled unit of farm equipment, at all times mentioned in § 22-201.1 of this subtitle, shall be equipped with two single- beam or multiple-beam headlamps meeting the requirements of § 22-222 or § 22-224 of this subtitle, respectively, or, as an alternative, §
• § 22-216 — Every vehicle, including animal-drawn vehicles and vehicles referred to in § 22-101(e) of this title, not specifically r
• § 22-217 — (a) Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not to exceed one spot lamp
• § 22-218 — (a) Every emergency vehicle, in addition to any other equipment and distinctive markings required by this subtitle, shall be equipped with a siren, exhaust whistle, or bell capable of giving an audible signal
• § 22-219 — (a) Any vehicle may be equipped with and, when required under the Maryland Vehicle Law, shall be equipped with a stop lamp or lamps on the rear of the vehicle, which: (1) Shall display a red light, visible from a distance of not less than 300 feet to the rear in normal sunlight; (2) Shall be actuate
• § 22-221 — (a) Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than two side cowl or fender lamps that: (1) Emit an amber or white light without glare; and (2) Are located at or near the front of the vehicle
• § 22-222 — (a) Except as otherwise provided in the Maryland Vehicle Law, the headlamps or the auxiliary driving lamp or combination thereof on motor vehicles shall be so arranged that the driver may select at will between distributions of light projected to different elevations, and the lamps, in addition, may
• § 22-223 — (a) Whenever a motor vehicle is being driven on a roadway or adjacent shoulder during the times specified in § 22-201.1 of this subtitle, the driver shall use a distribution of light, or composite beam, directed high enough and of sufficient intensity to reveal persons and vehicles at a safe distanc
• § 22-225 — Any motor vehicle may be operated under the conditions specified in § 22–201.1 of this subtitle when equipped with two l
• § 22-226 — (a) At all times specified in § 22-201.1 of this subtitle, at least two lighted lamps shall be displayed, one on each side, at the front of every motor vehicle other than a motorcycle, except when the vehicle is parked subject to the regulations governing lights on parked vehicles
• § 22-227 — (a) During the times specified in § 22-201.1 of this subtitle, any lighted lamp or illuminating device on a motor vehicle (other than headlamps, spot lamps, auxiliary lamps, flashing turn signals, emergency vehicle and service vehicle warning lamps, and school vehicle warning lamps) that projects a
• § 22-228 — (a) (1) (i) The Administrator may adopt regulations for lighting equipment, special warning devices, markings, and identification to be used by school vehicles
• § 22-230 — (a) A person may not have for sale, sell, or offer for sale for use on or as a part of the equipment of a motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer any headlamp, auxiliary or fog lamp, rear lamp, signal lamp, or reflector, which reflector or lamp is required under this title, or parts of
• § 22-232 — (a) When the Administrator has reason to believe that an approved device, as being sold commercially, does not comply with the requirements of this title, after giving 30 days’ previous notice to the person holding the certificate of approval for the device in this State, he may conduct a hearing on
• § 22-301 — (a) “Driveaway or towaway operation” means any operation in which any motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer, singly or in combination, new or used, is the commodity being transported, when one set or more of wheels of the vehicle are on the roadway during the transportation, whether or not the vehi
• § 22-302 — (a) Every motor vehicle and combination of vehicles, at all times and under all conditions of loading, on application of the service brake, shall be capable of: - 1430 - (1) Developing a braking force that is not less than the percentage of its gross weight tabulated in subsection (c) of this sectio
• § 22-303 — All brakes shall be maintained in good working order and shall be adjusted to operate as equally as practicable with res
• § 22-304 — (a) The Administrator is authorized to require an inspection of the braking system on any motorcycle and to disapprove any braking system on a vehicle that he finds will not comply with the performance ability standard set forth in § 22-302 of this subtitle or that, in his opinion, is equipped with
• § 22-305 — (a) In this section, “hydraulic brake fluid” means the liquid medium through which force is transmitted to the brakes in the hydraulic brake system of a vehicle
• § 22-401 — (a) Every motor vehicle when operated on a highway shall be equipped with a horn in good working order and capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than 200 feet, but no horn or other warning device may emit an unreasonably loud or harsh sound or a whistl
• § 22-402 — (a) Every motor vehicle with an internal combustion engine shall be equipped with an exhaust muffler system in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise, and no person may use a muffler cutout, bypass, or similar device on a motor vehicle on a highway
• § 22-403 — (a) Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with at least one mirror located to reflect to the driver a view of the highway for a distance of at least 200 feet to the rear of the vehicle
• § 22-404 — (a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not drive any motor vehicle with any sign, poster, card, sticker, or other nontransparent material on the front windshield, sidewings, or side or rear windows of the vehicle other than a certificate or other paper either requ
• § 22-405 — (a) A person may not drive a motor vehicle on any highway unless the motor vehicle is equipped with tires in safe operating condition, in accordance with requirements approved by the Administrator
• § 22-406 — (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 22-407 — (a) A person may not drive any truck with a registered gross weight in excess of 10,000 pounds, any passenger bus, any truck tractor, or any motor vehicle towing a mobile home, on any highway outside the corporate limits of municipal corporations at any time from a half hour after sunset to a half h
• § 22-408 — (a) Whenever any truck, passenger bus, truck tractor, trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer, or any motor vehicle towing a mobile home is disabled on the roadway or shoulder of any highway outside of any municipal corporation at any time when lighted lamps are required on vehicles, the driver of the
• § 22-409 — (a) (1) The Administrator and the Secretary of the Department of the Environment jointly shall adopt such regulations as are necessary for the safe transportation of hazardous materials
• § 22-410 — (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 22-411 — (a) Every trailer or semitrailer of a gross weight of 3,000 pounds or more, when operated on a highway, shall be equipped with a permanent metal frame attached to the underside of the rear of the trailer
• § 22-412 — (a) Every motor vehicle registered in this State and manufactured or assembled after June 1, 1964, shall be equipped with two sets of seat belts on the front seat of the vehicle
• § 22-413 — (a) A person may not drive any bus, truck, trailer, or semitrailer on any highway in this State, unless it is equipped with suitable metal protectors or substantial flexible flaps behind the rear-most wheels of the vehicle or combination of vehicles to prevent the projection of rocks, dirt, water, o
• § 22-414 — (a) A motor vehicle driven on a highway in this State may not be equipped with television–type receiving equipment that is turned on and displaying an image visible to the driver
• § 22-415 — (a) It is unlawful for any person to: (1) Advertise for sale, sell, use or install or cause to be installed any device which causes an odometer to register any mileage other than the true mileage driven; (2) Tamper with, damage, interfere with, disconnect, reset, or alter or cause to be disconnected
• § 22-416 — (a) The purpose of this section is to provide additional safety standards for private passenger automobiles, not only to afford additional protection for passengers - 1460 - in them, but also to eliminate damage to an automobile at a specified speed by more adequate bumper protection for the chassis
• § 22-417 — Effective September 1, 1973, all school buses operating in Maryland and used for the transportation of children to and f
• § 22-418 — (a) School vehicles shall be painted yellow, in accordance with Administration regulations, using the color known as national school bus yellow, as specified in federal standards
• § 22-419 — (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 22-420 — (a) (1) Beginning January 1, 2020, manufacturers and distributors of electric bicycles shall apply in a prominent location a standardized label that is permanently affixed to each electric bicycle
• § 22-601 — (a) With the endorsement of the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of the Environment and after a public hearing following 60 days’ notice, the Administrator shall adopt regulations that establish maximum sound level limits for the operation on the highways in this State of each type of m
• § 22-602 — (a) A person may not drive on a highway in this State any motor vehicle or combination of vehicles of a type required to be registered under Title 13 of this article, in a manner that, at any time, at any speed, or under any condition of grade, load, acceleration, or deceleration, exceeds the maximu
• § 22-603 — (a) The Administrator and the Department of State Police jointly shall adopt regulations for the administration and enforcement of the sound level limits established under § 22-601 of this subtitle for the operation of vehicles
• § 22-604 — When an emergency vehicle is operating under the provisions of § 21-106 of this article, it is exempt from the sound lev
• § 22-605 — (a) With the endorsement of the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of the Environment and after a public hearing following 60 days’ notice, the Administrator shall adopt regulations that establish maximum sound level limits for each type of new motor vehicle