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MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-311 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 3 - Driving on Right Side of Roadway; Overtaking and Passing; Use of Roadway|Section 21-311 - Driving on Divided Highways

    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 specifically prohibited by public authority, through an opening in the space, barrier, or section or at a crossover or intersection; and        (3)    A vehicle may not be driven on the median strip, unless permitted to do so by public authority.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-312 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 3 - Driving on Right Side of Roadway; Overtaking and Passing; Use of Roadway|Section 21-312 - Entering or Leaving Controlled Access Highways

    (a)    A person may not drive a vehicle onto any controlled access highway except at the entrances and exits established by public authority.    (b)    A person may not drive a vehicle from any controlled access highway except at the entrances and exits established by public authority.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-313 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 3 - Driving on Right Side of Roadway; Overtaking and Passing; Use of Roadway|Section 21-313 - Restrictions on Use of Controlled Access Highways

    (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.    (b)    The County Commissioners of Charles County and Washington County and the governing body of Frederick County, by ordinance, may prohibit the use of any controlled access highway in the county’s jurisdiction by any person to solicit money, donations of any kind, employment, business, or a ride from the occupant of any vehicle on the controlled access highway.    (c)    The State Highway Administration or the local authority adopting any prohibition under this section shall place and maintain signs on the controlled access highway to which the prohibition is applicable. If signs are so placed, a person may not disobey the restrictions stated on them.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-314 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 3 - Driving on Right Side of Roadway; Overtaking and Passing; Use of Roadway|Section 21-314 - Use of High Occupancy Vehicle (Hov) Lanes

    (a)    In this section, “HOV lane” means a high occupancy vehicle lane, the use of which is restricted by a traffic control device during specified times to vehicles carrying at least a specified number of occupants.    (b)    Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a person may not drive a vehicle in an HOV lane unless authorized by a traffic control device.    (c)    The following vehicles may be driven in an HOV lane at all times regardless of the number of passengers in or on the vehicle:        (1)    A bus;        (2)    A motorcycle;        (3)    A plug–in electric drive vehicle displaying a valid permit issued under § 25–108 of this article; and        (4)    A tow truck that is properly registered in accordance with § 13–920 of this article and is using any visual signal that meets the requirements of § 22–218 of this article while responding to a call for service if an appropriate law enforcement agency has authorized the tow truck operator to use HOV lanes.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 4 - Right-of-Way|Section 21-401 - Vehicle at Intersection

    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.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-401.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 4 - Right-of-Way|Section 21-401.1 - "T" Intersection Without Traffic Control Device

    At a “T” intersection with no traffic control device, any person driving a vehicle on a highway that intersects but does not cross the other highway, shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle traveling on the other highway.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 4 - Right-of-Way|Section 21-402 - Vehicle Turning Left or Making U-Turn

    (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 danger.    (b)    If the driver of a vehicle intends to turn to go in the opposite direction, the driver shall yield the right-of-way to any approaching vehicle that is so near as to be an immediate danger.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 4 - Right-of-Way|Section 21-403 - Vehicle Entering Stop or Yield Intersection or Through Highway

    (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.    (b)    If the driver of a vehicle approaches a through highway, the driver shall:        (1)    Stop at the entrance to the through highway; and        (2)    Yield the right-of-way to any other vehicle approaching on the through highway.    (c)    If a stop sign is placed at the entrance to an intersecting highway, even if the intersecting highway is not part of a through highway, the driver of a vehicle approaching the intersecting highway shall:        (1)    Stop in obedience to the stop sign; and        (2)    Yield the right-of-way to any other vehicle approaching on the intersecting highway.    (d)    If a “yield” sign facing the driver of a vehicle is placed on the approach to an intersection, the driver shall:        (1)    Approach the intersection with caution;        (2)    Yield the right-of-way to any other vehicle approaching on the other highway; and        (3)    If necessary, stop in order to yield this right-of-way.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 4 - Right-of-Way|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 cross a highway from a private road or driveway or from any other place that is not a highway shall stop.    (b)    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 yield the right-of-way to any other vehicle approaching on the highway.    (c)    In this section, “paved highway” means a highway that has a hard, smooth surface of gravel, shells, crushed stone, paving blocks, asphalt, concrete, or other similar substance.    (d)    The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a paved highway from an unpaved highway shall stop.    (e)    The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a paved highway from an unpaved highway shall yield the right-of-way to any other vehicle approaching on the paved highway.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-404.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 4 - Right-of-Way|Section 21-404.1 - Vehicle Entering Highway From Crossover

    (a)    The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross any other part of a highway from a crossover, whether or not sign posted, shall yield the right-of-way to any other vehicle approaching on that part of the highway.    (b)    The approach to and method of making a left turn at a crossover shall be made as required by § 21-601(b) and (c) of this title.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 4 - Right-of-Way|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 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.    (b)    (1)    A person convicted of a violation of this section is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.        (2)    (i)    The Administration may suspend the license of a person convicted of a violation of this section for a period not exceeding 180 days.            (ii)    In accordance with Title 12, Subtitle 2 of this article, a licensee may request a hearing on a license suspension imposed under this paragraph.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 5 - Pedestrians' Rights and Rules|Section 21-501 - Pedestrians Subject to Traffic Regulations

    At an intersection, a pedestrian is subject to all traffic control signals, as provided in §§ 21-202 and 21-203 of this title. However, at any other place, a pedestrian has the rights and is subject to the restrictions stated in this title.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-501.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 5 - Pedestrians' Rights and Rules|Section 21-501.1 - Person Using Epamd or Wheelchair Subject to Traffic Regulations

    (a)    At an intersection, a person using an EPAMD is subject to all traffic control signals, as provided in §§ 21-202 and 21-203 of this title. However, at any other place, a person using an EPAMD has the rights and is subject to the restrictions applicable to pedestrians under this title.    (b)    At an intersection, a person using a wheelchair is subject to all traffic control signals, as provided in §§ 21-202 and 21-203 of this title. However, at any other place, a person using a wheelchair has the rights and is subject to the restrictions applicable to pedestrians under this title.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 5 - Pedestrians' Rights and Rules|Section 21-502 - Pedestrians' Right-of-Way in Crosswalks

    (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.        (2)    The driver of a vehicle shall come to a stop when a pedestrian crossing the roadway in a crosswalk is:            (i)    On the half of the roadway on which the vehicle is traveling; or            (ii)    Approaching from an adjacent lane on the other half of the roadway.    (b)    A pedestrian may not suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is impossible for the driver to yield.    (c)    If, at a marked crosswalk or at an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, a vehicle is stopped to let a pedestrian cross the roadway, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear may not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.    (d)    A person may not commit a violation of subsection (a) or (c) of this section that contributes to an accident.    (e)    A person convicted of a violation of subsection (d) of this section is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 months or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-502.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 5 - Pedestrians' Rights and Rules|Section 21-502.1 - Pedestrian Safety Fund

    (a)    In this section, “Fund” means the Pedestrian Safety Fund.    (b)    There is a Pedestrian Safety Fund.    (c)    The Secretary shall administer the Fund.    (d)    (1)    The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund which is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.        (2)    The State Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately, and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.    (e)    The Fund consists of:        (1)    The fines collected under § 21–502(e) of this subtitle;        (2)    Money appropriated in the State budget for the Fund;        (3)    Any interest earnings of the Fund; and        (4)    Any other money from any source accepted for the benefit of the Fund.    (f)    The Fund may be used only for enhancing the safety and quality of pedestrian and bicycle transportation, including:        (1)    Developing and providing educational programming for bicyclists, motorists, and pedestrians that raises awareness of their joint responsibility to follow the rules of the road;        (2)    Physical design changes that calm traffic, minimize conflicts among street users, and protect bicyclists, motorists, and pedestrians, including design changes such as:            (i)    Lane narrowing;            (ii)    Establishment of bicycle ways;            (iii)    Sidewalk construction;            (iv)    Pedestrian control signal upgrades;            (v)    Speed bumps;            (vi)    Curb extensions; and            (vii)    Safety zones; and        (3)    Increasing enforcement of existing rules of the road, such as by using radar speed display signs in areas where pedestrian crashes have occurred.    (g)    (1)    The Treasurer shall invest the money of the Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested.        (2)    Any investment earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the Fund.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 5 - Pedestrians' Rights and Rules|Section 21-503 - Crossing at Other Than Crosswalks

    (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.    (b)    If a pedestrian crosses a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing is provided, the pedestrian shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching on the roadway.    (c)    Between adjacent intersections at which a traffic control signal is in operation, a pedestrian may cross a roadway only in a marked crosswalk.    (d)    A pedestrian may not cross a roadway intersection diagonally unless authorized by a traffic control device for crossing movements. If authorized to cross diagonally, a pedestrian may cross only in accordance with the traffic control device.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 5 - Pedestrians' Rights and Rules|Section 21-504 - Drivers to Exercise Due Care

    (a)    Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the driver of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian.    (b)    Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the driver of a vehicle shall, if necessary, warn any pedestrian by sounding the horn of the vehicle.    (c)    Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the driver of a vehicle shall exercise proper precaution on observing any child or any obviously confused or incapacitated individual.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-505 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 5 - Pedestrians' Rights and Rules|Section 21-505 - Pedestrians to Use Right Half of Crosswalks

    If practicable, a pedestrian shall walk on the right half of a crosswalk.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-506 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 5 - Pedestrians' Rights and Rules|Section 21-506 - Pedestrians on Roadways

    (a)    Where a sidewalk is provided, a pedestrian may not walk along and on an adjacent roadway.    (b)    Where a sidewalk is not provided, a pedestrian who walks along and on a highway may walk only on the left shoulder, if practicable, or on the left side of the roadway, as near as practicable to the edge of the roadway, facing any traffic that might approach from the opposite direction.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-508 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 5 - Pedestrians' Rights and Rules|Section 21-508 - Driving Through Safety Zone Prohibited

    A vehicle may not be driven at any time through or in a safety zone.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-509 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 5 - Pedestrians' Rights and Rules|Section 21-509 - Controlled Access Highways

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (j) of this section, a pedestrian may not walk along a controlled access highway.    (b)    Except as provided in subsection (j) of this section, a pedestrian may not walk on a controlled access highway.    (c)    Except as provided in subsection (j) of this section, a pedestrian may not walk along a ramp leading to or from a controlled access highway.    (d)    Except as provided in subsection (j) of this section, a pedestrian may not walk on a ramp leading to or from a controlled access highway.    (e)    Except as provided in subsection (j) of this section, a pedestrian may not walk along an access road leading to or from a controlled access highway.    (f)    Except as provided in subsection (j) of this section, a pedestrian may not walk on an access road leading to or from a controlled access highway.    (g)    Except as provided in subsection (j) of this section, a person may not leave any vehicle that is on a controlled access highway.    (h)    Except as provided in subsection (j) of this section, a person may not leave any vehicle that is on a ramp leading to or from a controlled access highway.    (i)    Except as provided in subsection (j) of this section, a person may not leave any vehicle that is on an access road leading to or from a controlled access highway.    (j)    This section does not apply to a person if an emergency prevents the movement of a vehicle in which he is riding and the person goes only to the nearest telephone or other source of assistance, nor to a person boarding or leaving a bus within a bus stop approved by the State Highway Administration.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-510 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 5 - Pedestrians' Rights and Rules|Section 21-510 - Pedestrians to Yield Right-of-Way to Emergency Vehicles

    (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.    (b)    A pedestrian who crosses a roadway shall yield the right-of-way to any approaching police vehicle that is lawfully using an audible signal.    (c)    This section does not relieve the driver of an emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-511 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 5 - Pedestrians' Rights and Rules|Section 21-511 - Right-of-Way of Blind or Deaf Pedestrians

    (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);        (2)    A deaf or hearing impaired pedestrian accompanied by a guide dog; or        (3)    A mobility impaired individual crossing a roadway while using any of the following mobility-assisted devices:            (i)    A manual or motorized wheelchair;            (ii)    A motorized scooter;            (iii)    Crutches; or            (iv)    A cane.    (b)    A person who is not blind or partially blind may not use or carry a white cane, a cane that is white tipped with red, or a chrome, nickel, aluminum, or other reflecting or shining metal cane, in the manner described in subsection (a)(1) of this section.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|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 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.    (b)    If the driver of a vehicle intends to turn left at any intersection or crossover, he shall approach the intersection or crossover in the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the same direction.    (c)    If the driver of a vehicle intends to turn left at any intersection or crossover, the driver shall, after entering the intersection or crossover, make the left turn so as to leave the intersection in a lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the same direction on the roadway being entered.    (d)    (1)    The State Highway Administration or any local authority may place a traffic control device at or near any intersection in its jurisdiction and, with it, direct that vehicles turning at the intersection travel a course different from one specified in this section.        (2)    At an intersection where a traffic control device is placed under this subsection, the driver of a vehicle may not turn otherwise than as directed by the device.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 6 - Turning and Starting; Signals on Stopping, Turning, and Starting|Section 21-602 - U-Turn on Curve or Crest of Grade Prohibited

    (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.    (b)    The driver of a vehicle on or approaching the crest of any grade 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.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-603 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 6 - Turning and Starting; Signals on Stopping, Turning, and Starting|Section 21-603 - Starting Vehicle

    (a)    A person may not start a vehicle that is stopped, standing, or parked until the movement can be made with reasonable safety.    (b)    A person may not start a vehicle that is stopped, standing, or parked until, if any other vehicle might be affected by the movement, he gives an adequate signal to approaching traffic.