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MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-1210 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 12 - Operation of Bicycles and Play Vehicles|Section 21-1210 - Wearing Earplugs, Headsets, etc., Prohibited

    (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.    (b)    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 earplugs in both ears.    (c)    The provisions of this section do not apply to:        (1)    Any person wearing personal hearing protectors in the form of custom earplugs or molds that are designed to attenuate injurious noise levels, if the custom plugs or molds are designed in such a manner as to not inhibit the wearer’s ability to hear a siren or horn from an emergency vehicle or a horn from another vehicle;        (2)    Any person wearing a prosthetic device used to aid the hard of hearing; or        (3)    Any person operating a bicycle on a public bicycle pathway expressly authorized for the use of persons operating bicycles.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-1211 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 12 - Operation of Bicycles and Play Vehicles|Section 21-1211 - Motor Vehicle or Bicycle Racing Events

    (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.    (b)    The State Highway Administration or a local authority may approve a motor vehicle or bicycle racing event only if:        (1)    The racing event is held under conditions that:            (i)    Provide reasonable safety for race participants, spectators, and other highway or highway bridge users; and            (ii)    Prevent unreasonable interference with traffic flow that would seriously inconvenience other highway or highway bridge users;        (2)    The sponsors of the racing event:            (i)    Indemnify the State and local governments from any loss arising out of or relating to the racing event; and            (ii)    Provide comprehensive liability insurance, in an amount to be determined by the State Highway Administration or local authority with jurisdiction over the highway on which the  racing event is to be held, for the benefit of the State and local governments, spectators, and other highway or highway bridge users;        (3)    The county or other local jurisdiction in which the racing event is held provides written authorization for the racing event; and        (4)    The highway on which the racing event is held is closed, in a manner approved by the State Highway Administration or local authority with jurisdiction over the highway, with appropriate access measures in place.    (c)    If traffic control adequately assures the safety of participants, spectators, and other highway or highway bridge users, the State Highway Administration or a local authority may exempt participants in an approved motor vehicle or bicycle racing event from compliance with other provisions of the Maryland Vehicle Law that otherwise would be applicable to the participants in the motor vehicle or bicycle racing event.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-1211.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 12 - Operation of Bicycles and Play Vehicles|Section 21-1211.1 - Foot Racing Events

    (a)    When the State Highway Administration or a local authority approves a foot racing event on a highway or a highway bridge under its respective jurisdiction, foot racing shall be lawful.    (b)    The State Highway Administration or a local authority may approve a foot racing event only under conditions that:        (1)    Provide reasonable safety for race participants, spectators, and other highway or highway bridge users; and        (2)    Prevent unreasonable interference with traffic flow that would seriously inconvenience other highway or highway bridge users.    (c)    If traffic control adequately assures the safety of participants, spectators, and other highway or highway bridge users, the State Highway Administration or a local authority may exempt participants in an approved foot racing event from compliance with other provisions of the Maryland Vehicle Law that otherwise would be applicable to the participants in the foot racing event.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-1212 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 12 - Operation of Bicycles and Play Vehicles|Section 21-1212 - Copies or Summaries of Laws and Regulations

    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. These dealers shall provide a copy to each person who buys a bicycle.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-1301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 13 - Operation of Motorcycles|Section 21-1301 - Traffic Laws Apply to Persons Operating Motorcycles

    Every person operating a motorcycle has all the rights granted to and is subject to all the duties required of the driver of any other vehicle under this title, except:         (1)    As otherwise provided in this title; and        (2)    For those provisions of this title that by their very nature cannot apply.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-1302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 13 - Operation of Motorcycles|Section 21-1302 - Riding on Motorcycles

    (a)    The operator of a motorcycle may ride the motorcycle only on the permanent and regular seat attached to it.    (b)    The operator of a motorcycle may not carry any other person unless the motorcycle is designed to carry more than one person, in which event a passenger may ride on the permanent and regular seat, if designed for two persons, or on another seat firmly attached to the motorcycle at the rear or side of the operator.    (c)    A person other than the operator of a motorcycle may not ride on a motorcycle unless the motorcycle is designed to carry more than one person, in which event a passenger may ride on the permanent and regular seat, if designed for 2 persons, or on another seat firmly attached to the motorcycle at the rear or side of the operator.    (d)    A person may ride on a motorcycle operated under a Class M driver’s license only while sitting astride the seat, facing forward, with one leg on each side of the motorcycle.    (e)    A person may not operate a motorcycle while carrying any package, bundle, or other article that prevents the person from keeping both hands on the steering mechanism.    (f)    The operator of a motorcycle may not carry any person in a position that interferes with the operation or control of the motorcycle or the view of the operator.    (g)    A person other than the operator of a motorcycle may not ride in a position that interferes with the operation or control of the motorcycle or the view of the operator.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-1303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 13 - Operation of Motorcycles|Section 21-1303 - Operating on Laned Roadways

    (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.        (2)    Subsections (c) and (d) of this section do not apply to police officers in the performance of their official duties.    (b)    (1)    This subsection does not apply to motorcycles operated two abreast in a single lane.        (2)    Every motorcycle is entitled to the full use of a lane, and a motor vehicle may not be driven in any manner that deprives any motorcycle of the full use of a lane.    (c)    The operator of a motorcycle may not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.    (d)    A person may not operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.    (e)    Motorcycles may not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-1303.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 13 - Operation of Motorcycles|Section 21-1303.1 - Restrictions; Requirements

    (a)    Notwithstanding any other provisions of this title, a person may not operate a motorcycle that has a motor with a rating of 1.5 brake horsepower or less, or a capacity of less than 70 cubic centimeters piston displacement:        (1)    On a roadway where the posted maximum speed limit is more than 50 miles per hour; or        (2)    On any expressway or other controlled access highway.    (b)    (1)    Prior to the sale of such vehicle, any dealer or agent or employee of a dealer, any vehicle salesman, or other person who sells a motorcycle as defined in this subsection shall inform the buyer of the operating restrictions imposed by this section.        (2)    The Administration may provide a warning of the operating restrictions imposed by this subsection.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-1304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 13 - Operation of Motorcycles|Section 21-1304 - Clinging to Other Vehicles

    A person riding on any motorcycle may not attach it or himself to any other vehicle on a roadway.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-1305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 13 - Operation of Motorcycles|Section 21-1305 - Footrests and Handlebars

    (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.    (b)    A person may not operate any motorcycle with handlebars more than 20 inches in height above the part of the seat occupied by the operator.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-1306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 13 - Operation of Motorcycles|Section 21-1306 - Equipment for Riders -- Motorcycles

    (a)    This section does not apply to any person riding in an enclosed cab.    (b)    An individual may not operate or ride on a motorcycle unless the individual is wearing protective headgear that meets the standards established by the Administrator.    (c)    A person may not operate a motorcycle unless:        (1)    He is wearing an eye-protective device of a type approved by the Administrator; or        (2)    The motorcycle is equipped with a windscreen.    (d)    The Administrator:        (1)    May approve or disapprove protective headgear and eye-protective devices required by this section;        (2)    May adopt and enforce regulations establishing standards and specifications for the approval of protective headgear and eye-protective devices; and        (3)    Shall publish lists of all protective headgear and eye-protective devices that he approves, by name and type.    (e)    (1)    The failure of an individual to wear protective headgear required under subsection (b) of this section may not:            (i)    Be considered evidence of negligence;            (ii)    Be considered evidence of contributory negligence;            (iii)    Limit liability of a party or an insurer; or            (iv)    Diminish recovery for damages arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or operation of a motorcycle.        (2)    Subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this subsection, a party, witness, or counsel may not make reference to protective headgear during a trial of a civil action that involves property damage, personal injury, or death if the damage, injury, or death is not related to the design, manufacture, supplying, or repair of protective headgear.        (3)    (i)    Nothing contained in this subsection may be construed to prohibit the right of a person to institute a civil action for damages against a dealer, manufacturer, distributor, factory branch, or other appropriate entity or person arising out of an incident that involves protective headgear alleged to be defectively designed, manufactured, or repaired.            (ii)    In a civil action described under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph in which 2 or more parties are named as joint tort-feasors, interpleaded as defendants, or impleaded as defendants, and at least 1 of the joint tort-feasors or defendants is not involved in the design, manufacture, supplying, or repair of protective headgear, a court shall order on a motion of any party separate trials to accomplish the ends of justice.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-1306.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 13 - Operation of Motorcycles|Section 21-1306.1 - Equipment for Riders -- Mopeds and Motor Scooters

    (a)    This section does not apply to any individual riding in an enclosed cab.    (b)    An individual may not operate or ride on a moped or motor scooter unless the individual is wearing protective headgear that meets the standards provided under 49 C.F.R. § 571.218.    (c)    An individual may not operate a moped or motor scooter unless:        (1)    The individual is wearing an eye–protective device of a type approved by the Administrator; or        (2)    The moped or motor scooter is equipped with a windscreen.    (d)    The Administrator:        (1)    May approve or disapprove protective headgear and eye–protective devices required by this section;        (2)    May adopt and enforce regulations establishing standards and specifications for the approval of protective headgear and eye–protective devices; and        (3)    Shall publish lists of all protective headgear and eye–protective devices that the Administrator approves, by name and type.    (e)    (1)    The failure of an individual to wear protective headgear required under subsection (b) of this section may not:            (i)    Be considered evidence of negligence;            (ii)    Be considered evidence of contributory negligence;            (iii)    Limit liability of a party or an insurer; or            (iv)    Diminish recovery for damages arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or operation of a moped or motor scooter.        (2)    Subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this subsection, a party, witness, or counsel may not make reference to protective headgear during a trial of a civil action that involves property damage, personal injury, or death if the damage, injury, or death is not related to the design, manufacture, supplying, or repair of protective headgear.        (3)    (i)    Nothing contained in this subsection may be construed to prohibit the right of a person to institute a civil action for damages against a dealer, manufacturer, distributor, factory branch, or other appropriate entity or person arising out of an incident that involves protective headgear alleged to be defectively designed, manufactured, or repaired.            (ii)    In a civil action described under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph in which two or more parties are named as joint tort–feasors, interpleaded as defendants, or impleaded as defendants, and at least one of the joint tort–feasors or defendants is not involved in the design, manufacture, supplying, or repair of protective headgear, a court shall order on a motion of any party separate trials to accomplish the ends of justice.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-1401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 14 - Operation of Vehicles on Certain Toll Facilities|Section 21-1401 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Approach” means any roadway, overhead structure, ramp, bridge, causeway, entrance, and exit provided as a means of access to or departure from an Authority highway.    (c)    “Authority highway” means:        (1)    Each highway, tunnel, and bridge within the jurisdiction of the Maryland Transportation Authority; and        (2)    Each approach to these highways, tunnels, and bridges.    (d)    “Bridge” means any bridge within the jurisdiction of the Maryland Transportation Authority.    (e)    “Tunnel” means:        (1)    The Baltimore Harbor Tunnel; and        (2)    Any other tunnel within the jurisdiction of the Maryland Transportation Authority.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-1402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 14 - Operation of Vehicles on Certain Toll Facilities|Section 21-1402 - Application of Other Provisions to Vehicular Crossings

    Unless specifically modified or changed by this subtitle, each provision of the Maryland Vehicle Law applicable to motor vehicles on highways applies on all Authority highways.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-1403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 14 - Operation of Vehicles on Certain Toll Facilities|Section 21-1403 - Rules and Regulations for User Safety

    To promote safety for users of Authority highways, the Maryland Transportation Authority may adopt rules and regulations governing traffic using the Authority highways.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-1404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 14 - Operation of Vehicles on Certain Toll Facilities|Section 21-1404 - Traffic to Comply With Signs, Orders, Etc

    (a)    Traffic using any Authority highway shall obey any lawful sign.    (b)    Traffic using any Authority highway shall obey any lawful order of any authorized employee of the Authority highway.    (c)    Traffic using any Authority highway shall obey any lawful signal of any authorized employee of the Authority highway.    (d)    Traffic using any Authority highway shall obey any lawful direction by voice, sign, or hand of any authorized employee of the Authority highway.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-1405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 14 - Operation of Vehicles on Certain Toll Facilities|Section 21-1405 - Pedestrians and Bicycles Prohibited

    (a)    Unless authorized by the Chairman of the Maryland Transportation Authority, pedestrians may not use any Authority highway.    (b)    Unless authorized by the Chairman of the Maryland Transportation Authority, bicycles may not use any Authority highway.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-1406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 14 - Operation of Vehicles on Certain Toll Facilities|Section 21-1406 - Hitchhiking and Pickup or Discharge of Passengers Prohibited

    A person may not hitchhike on any Authority highway and a motorist may not pick up or discharge any person on any Authority highway.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-1407 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 14 - Operation of Vehicles on Certain Toll Facilities|Section 21-1407 - Stopping, Standing, or Parking Prohibited; Exceptions

    (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 the transaction of business at an Administration building; or        (4)    If the vehicle is disabled or involved in an accident, in which case the vehicle shall be moved, if possible:            (i)    To the shoulder of the roadway;            (ii)    Adjacent to the emergency walkway on a bridge; or            (iii)    As otherwise directed by a patrol officer.    (b)    Notwithstanding § 25–201(b) of this article, the Maryland Transportation Authority may adopt regulations governing the removal of vehicles left unattended for 12 or more hours on any Authority highway.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-1408 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 14 - Operation of Vehicles on Certain Toll Facilities|Section 21-1408 - Prohibited Turns

    (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.    (b)    Except at the lawful direction of an authorized employee of the Authority highway, a vehicular turn may not be made at crossovers provided for emergency vehicles.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-1409 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 14 - Operation of Vehicles on Certain Toll Facilities|Section 21-1409 - Compliance With Posted Minimum Speeds

    If an Authority highway has a posted minimum speed, that minimum speed shall be maintained.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-1410 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 14 - Operation of Vehicles on Certain Toll Facilities|Section 21-1410 - Size, Weight, and Load of Vehicles

    A vehicle may not be driven on any Authority highway if the vehicle or its load exceeds the maximum weight, width, or height permitted by the regulations of the Maryland Transportation Authority for that Authority highway.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-1411 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 14 - Operation of Vehicles on Certain Toll Facilities|Section 21-1411 - Transportation of Hazardous Materials

    (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 liquids;        (2)    Compressed gases;        (3)    Corrosive liquids;        (4)    Explosives;        (5)    Flammable liquids;        (6)    Flammable solids;        (7)    Oxidizing materials;        (8)    Poisonous articles; or        (9)    Radioactive materials.    (b)    The provisions of § 22–409 of this article shall apply to the transportation of any permitted hazardous material across or through any Authority highway.    (c)    To secure and preserve life and property, the Maryland Transportation Authority may adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of subsection (a) of this section.    (d)    A person convicted of a violation of this section is subject to:        (1)    For a first offense, imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both; and        (2)    For a second or subsequent offense, imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $2,000 or both.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  21-1412 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road|Subtitle 14 - Operation of Vehicles on Certain Toll Facilities|Section 21-1412 - Special Provisions for Tunnels

    (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.    (b)    Except at the direction of authorized personnel, trucks and slow moving vehicles may be driven only in the right lane of a tunnel.    (c)    The driver of a vehicle may not sound his horn or flash his headlights in a tunnel.    (d)    While in a tunnel, a person may not use any cutout or other device that allows exhaust gases to escape a motor without passing through a muffler or silencer.