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MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 2 - Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings|Section 21-203 - Pedestrian Control Signals

    (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.    (b)    A pedestrian facing a “walk” or “walking person” signal may cross the roadway in the direction of the signal and shall be given the right-of-way by the driver of any vehicle. At an intersection where an exclusive all-pedestrian interval is provided, a pedestrian may cross the roadway in any direction within the intersection.    (c)    A pedestrian may not start to cross the roadway in the direction of a “dont walk” or “upraised hand” signal.    (d)    A pedestrian may not start to cross the roadway in the direction of a “wait signal”.    (e)    If a pedestrian has partly completed crossing on a “walk” or “walking person” signal, the pedestrian shall proceed without delay to a sidewalk or safety island while the “dont walk”, “wait”, or “upraised hand” signal is showing.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 2 - Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings|Section 21-204 - Flashing Signals

    (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.    (b)    If a red lens is lit with rapid intermittent flashes, the driver of a vehicle shall stop at the near side of the intersection at a clearly marked stop line.    (c)    If a red lens is lit with rapid intermittent flashes, the driver of a vehicle shall stop at the near side of the intersection, if there is no clearly marked stop line, before entering any crosswalk.    (d)    If a red lens is lit with rapid intermittent flashes, the driver of a vehicle shall stop at the near side of the intersection, if there is no crosswalk, before entering the intersection.    (e)    The right to proceed after making the stop is subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign.    (f)    If a yellow lens is lit with rapid intermittent flashes, the driver of a vehicle may proceed through the intersection or past the signal only with caution.    (g)    This section does not apply at any railroad grade crossing.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-204.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 2 - Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings|Section 21-204.1 - Lane Direction Control Signals

    Where lane direction control signals are placed over the individual lanes of a highway, vehicular traffic may travel in any lane over which a green signal is shown, but may not enter or travel in any lane over which a red signal is shown.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 2 - Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings|Section 21-205 - Display of Unauthorized Signs, Signals, or Markings

    (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.    (b)    A person may not place, maintain, or display on or in view of any highway any unauthorized sign, signal, marking, or device that attempts to direct the movement of traffic.    (c)    A person may not place, maintain, or display on or in view of any highway any unauthorized sign, signal, marking, or device that hides or interferes with the effectiveness of a traffic control device or a railroad sign or signal.    (d)    A person may not place, maintain, or display on or in view of any highway any unauthorized sign, signal, marking, or device that, except as otherwise permitted by law, contains:        (1)    Any of the following words: “stop”, “curve”, “warning”, “slow”, “danger”, “listen”, “look”, or “school”; or        (2)    Any other word used in directing the movement of traffic.    (e)    A person may not place or maintain on any highway nor may any public authority permit on any highway any traffic sign or signal that has any commercial advertising on it.    (f)    This section does not prohibit the placement on private property adjacent to a highway of a sign giving useful directional information, if the sign is of a type that cannot be mistaken for an official sign and is placed with the approval of the State Highway Administration.    (g)    Each sign, signal, marking, or device prohibited by this section is a public nuisance, and the authority that has jurisdiction over the highway may remove it without notice.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 2 - Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings|Section 21-206 - Interference With Traffic Control Devices or Railroad Signs and Signals

    (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.    (b)    A person without lawful authority may not willfully deface any traffic control device or any railroad sign or signal, including any inscription, shield, or insignia on it.    (c)    A person without lawful authority may not willfully injure any traffic control device or any railroad sign or signal, including any inscription, shield, or insignia on it.    (d)    A person without lawful authority may not willfully knock down any traffic control device or any railroad sign or signal, including any inscription, shield, or insignia on it.    (e)    A person without lawful authority may not willfully change the direction of any traffic control device or any railroad sign or signal, including any inscription, shield, or insignia on it.    (f)    A person without lawful authority may not willfully twist any traffic control device or any railroad sign or signal, including any inscription, shield, or insignia on it.    (g)    A person without lawful authority may not willfully remove any part of any traffic control device or any railroad sign or signal, including any inscription, shield, or insignia on it.    (h)    A person without lawful authority may not possess, with an intent to use, any device capable of transmitting an infrared, electronic, or other signal to a traffic control device or a railroad sign or signal for the purpose of altering or otherwise interfering with the operation of the traffic control device or a railroad sign or signal.�    (i)    A person convicted of a violation of this section is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 2 - Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings|Section 21-207 - Funeral Processions

    (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.    (b)    While a funeral procession is proceeding through a red signal as permitted by this section, a vehicle that is not in the procession may not enter the intersection, even if it is facing a green signal, unless it can do so without crossing the path of the procession. When the red signal changes to green while the funeral procession is still within the intersection, a vehicle facing a green signal may proceed, but the funeral procession has the right-of-way.    (c)    The driver of a vehicle in a funeral procession does not have any privilege granted in this section unless:        (1)    The headlights of the vehicle are turned on; and        (2)    Subject to § 22-221(g) of this article, the warning lamps of the vehicle are flashing.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-208 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 2 - Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings|Section 21-208 - Erection of Signs Denoting Height of Overpasses

    (a)    All overpasses less than 14.5 feet in height above the roadway surface shall have a sign denoting the height above the roadway.    (b)    The design and placement of the sign shall be consistent with the specifications established in the manual on uniform traffic control devices for streets and highways adopted by the State Highway Administration under § 25-104 of this article.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-209 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 2 - Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings|Section 21-209 - Requirements for Vehicular Traffic With Nonfunctioning Traffic Control Signal at an Intersection

    Vehicular traffic approaching a nonfunctioning traffic control signal at an intersection shall:        (1)    Stop:            (i)    At a clearly marked stop line;            (ii)    If there is no clearly marked stop line, before entering any crosswalk; or            (iii)    If there is no clearly marked stop line or crosswalk, before entering the intersection;        (2)    Yield to any vehicle or pedestrian in the intersection; and        (3)    Remain stopped until it is safe to enter and continue through the intersection.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-301 (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 21-301 - Driving on Right Side of Roadway; Exceptions

    (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 the left of the center of the highway, but the driver of any vehicle doing so shall yield the right-of-way to any other vehicle that is traveling in the proper direction on the unobstructed part of the highway and is so near as to be an immediate danger;        (3)    On a roadway that is divided into three or more clearly marked lanes for vehicular traffic, subject to the rules applicable to these roadways;        (4)    On a roadway designated and signposted for one-way traffic; or        (5)    On a roadway that is marked or signposted in a manner indicating that a contrary rule exists.    (b)    On every roadway, except while overtaking and passing another vehicle going in the same direction or when preparing for a lawful left turn, any vehicle going 10 miles per hour or more below the applicable maximum speed limit or, if any existing conditions reasonably require a speed below that of the applicable maximum, at less than the normal speed of traffic under these conditions, shall be driven in the right–hand lane then available for traffic or as close as practicable to the right–hand curb or edge of the roadway.    (c)    (1)    On any roadway that is divided into four or more clearly marked lanes for vehicular traffic and that provides for two-way movement of traffic, a vehicle may not be driven on the left of the centerline of the roadway, except:            (i)    Where authorized by a traffic control device designating a lane to the left of the center of the roadway for use by traffic not otherwise permitted to use this lane; or            (ii)    As permitted under subsection (a)(2) of this section.        (2)    This subsection does not prohibit the crossing of the centerline of a roadway while making a left turn into or from an alley or a private road or driveway.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-302 (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 21-302 - Passing Vehicles Going in Opposite Directions

    (a)    Drivers of vehicles that are going in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right.    (b)    If the roadway is not wide enough for more than one line of traffic in each direction, each driver shall give to the other as nearly as possible at least one half of the roadway.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-303 (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 21-303 - General Rules Governing Overtaking and Passing Vehicles

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, this section governs the overtaking and passing of vehicles going in the same direction.    (b)    The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle that is going in the same direction shall pass to the left of the overtaken vehicle at a safe distance.    (c)    The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle that is going in the same direction, until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle, may not drive any part of his vehicle directly in front of the overtaken vehicle.    (d)    Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, the driver of an overtaken vehicle, on audible signal, shall give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle.    (e)    Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, the driver of an overtaken vehicle, until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle, may not increase the speed of his vehicle.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-304 (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 21-304 - When Passing on Right Is Permitted

    (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 vehicles and wide enough for two or more lines of vehicles moving lawfully in the same direction as the overtaking vehicle; or        (3)    On any one–way roadway, if the roadway is free from obstruction and wide enough for two or more lines of moving vehicles.    (b)    The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle to the right only if it is safe to do so.    (c)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection and for an operator of a bicycle or motor scooter, a person may not make the movement described under subsections (a) and (b) of this section by driving off the roadway.        (2)    The driver of a vehicle may make the movement described under subsections (a) and (b) of this section by driving outside the marked lane onto the shoulder to overtake and pass a vehicle that is making or about to make a left turn if the driver can do so without leaving the paved surface.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-305 (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 21-305 - Limitations on Overtaking or Driving to Left

    (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 sufficient distance ahead to permit the overtaking and passing to be completed without interfering with the operation of any other vehicle approaching from the opposite direction or any other vehicle overtaken.        (2)    The overtaking vehicle shall return to an authorized lane of travel as soon as practicable and, if the passing movement uses a lane authorized for vehicles approaching from the opposite direction, before coming within 200 feet of any approaching vehicle.    (b)    (1)    This subsection does not apply on a one-way roadway.        (2)    The driver of a vehicle may not drive on the left side of any roadway if:            (i)    The vehicle is approaching the crest of a grade or is on a curve in the highway where the driver’s view is obstructed for such a distance as to be dangerous should another vehicle approach from the opposite direction;            (ii)    The vehicle is crossing or approaching within 100 feet of any intersection or railroad grade crossing; or            (iii)    The driver’s view is obstructed while approaching within 100 feet of any bridge, viaduct, or tunnel.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-307 (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 21-307 - No-Passing Zones

    (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 zones.        (2)    Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, where the signs or markings are in place and clearly visible to an ordinarily observant individual, every driver of a vehicle shall obey their directions.    (b)    Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, where signs or markings defining a no–passing zone are placed as provided in subsection (a) of this section, a driver may not drive on the left side of the roadway within the no–passing zone.    (c)    Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, where signs or markings defining a no–passing zone are placed as provided in subsection (a) of this section, a driver may not drive on the left side of any pavement striping designed to mark the no–passing zone throughout its length.    (d)    The driver of a vehicle may drive:        (1)    Across the left side of the roadway in a no–passing zone while making a left turn, but only if it is safe to do so; and        (2)    In accordance with § 21–305 of this subtitle, on the left side of the roadway in a no–passing zone to make the minimum adjustment necessary to overtake and pass at a safe distance a bicycle traveling in the same direction while yielding to the right–of–way of the bicycle and oncoming traffic.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-308 (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 21-308 - One-Way Highways and Roadways; Rotary Traffic Islands

    (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.        (2)    On a roadway designated and signposted for one-way traffic, a vehicle may be driven only in the direction designated.    (b)    A vehicle passing around a rotary traffic island may be driven only to the right of the island.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-309 (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 21-309 - Driving on Laned Roadways

    (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.    (b)    A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane and may not be moved from that lane or moved from a shoulder or bikeway into a lane until the driver has determined that it is safe to do so.    (c)    On a roadway that is divided into three lanes and that provides for two-way movement of traffic, a vehicle may not be driven in the center lane except:        (1)    While overtaking and passing another vehicle going in the same direction and while the center lane is clear of traffic within a safe distance;        (2)    In preparing to make a left turn; or        (3)    When the center lane is allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the same direction that the vehicle is going and the allocation is designated by a traffic control device.    (d)    The driver of a vehicle shall obey the directions of each traffic control device that directs specified traffic to use a designated lane or that designates those lanes to be used by traffic moving in a particular direction, regardless of the center of the roadway.    (e)    The driver of a vehicle shall obey the directions of each traffic control device that prohibits changing lanes on sections of a roadway.    (f)    On a roadway that has two or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction, the driver of any truck, truck tractor, trailer, or bus shall obey the directions of each traffic control device that requires the vehicle to be driven in a certain lane.    (g)    On a roadway along which a two-way left turn lane has been provided through traffic control devices, vehicles may not enter that lane except when preparing for or making a left turn from or into the roadway or when preparing for or making a U-turn, and may enter only if the lane is clear of an opposing movement.    (h)    A vehicle shall be driven within a lane described under subsection (g) of this section the shortest distance practicable prior to making a left turn or U-turn or after making a left turn.    (i)    On roadways along which a two-way left turn lane has been placed, left turns shall be made only from within such lane.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-310 (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 21-310 - Following Too Closely

    (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.    (b)    Subject to the provisions of subsection (d) of this section, whenever conditions permit, the driver of every truck, while traveling on a roadway outside of a business district or a residential district and following any other truck or any other motor vehicle towing another vehicle, shall leave enough space so that an overtaking vehicle may enter and occupy the space without danger.    (c)    Subject to the provisions of subsection (d) of this section, whenever conditions permit, the driver of every motor vehicle towing another vehicle, while traveling on a roadway outside of a business district or a residential district and following any other truck or any other motor vehicle towing another vehicle, shall leave enough space so that an overtaking vehicle may enter and occupy the space without danger.    (d)    A truck or a motor vehicle towing another vehicle may overtake and pass any other vehicle or combination of vehicles.    (e)    (1)    This subsection does not apply to a funeral procession.        (2)    A motor vehicle being driven on a roadway outside of a business district or a residential district in a caravan or motorcade, whether or not towing another vehicle, shall be driven to allow enough space between each two vehicles or combination of vehicles so that any other vehicle may enter and occupy the space without danger.