Yes, Maryland drivers have the duty to keep other road users safe, despite weather conditions. Drivers should reasonably modify their driving to meet current weather conditions. However, “reasonable” is a subjective term that courts evaluate on a case-by-case basis. Generally, triers-of-fact will look at the at-fault party’s speed and whether they were obeying traffic laws. Some relevant traffic laws include the distance the driver kept from other vehicles and if they were attentive during the weather event. Inclement weather is not a scapegoat to liability, and instead, bad weather heightens the duty that motorists have to others. While the weather may have been treacherous, courts will look at how the at-fault party adjusted their driving to meet the conditions.