Section 11-203 – Maryland Vehicle Law Not Retroactive
The Maryland Vehicle Law does not have a retroactive effect and does not apply to any traffic accident, to any cause of action or judgment arising out of a traffic accident, or to any violation of the vehicle laws of this State occurring before July 1, 1977.
Section 11-204 – No Repeal by Implication
A provision of the Maryland Vehicle Law may not be repealed by any subsequent act unless the provision is referred to expressly in or expressly repealed by the subsequent act.
Section 11-205 – Private Rights Preserved
(a) Except as otherwise specifically provided in the Maryland Vehicle Law: (1) The provisions of the Maryland Vehicle Law do not in any way add to or detract from the right of any person who is injured or whose property is damaged by the negligent operation of a motor vehicle to sue and recover damages as in […]
Section 11-206 – Short Title
Titles 11 through 27 of this article may be cited as the Maryland Vehicle Law.
Section 11-201 – Applicability of Definitions
In case of dispute, the Administration may determine the extent of applicability of any definition in the Maryland Vehicle Law.
Section 11-202 – Uniformity of Interpretation
The portions of the Maryland Vehicle Law that are identical with corresponding portions of the Uniform Vehicle Code shall be interpreted and construed to make uniform the law of those states that enact them.
Section 11-166 – Traffic
“Traffic” means pedestrians, vehicles and other conveyances, and ridden or herded animals, either singly or together, while using any highway for travel.
Section 11-167 – Traffic Control Device
“Traffic control device” means any sign, signal, marking, or device that: (1) Is not inconsistent with the Maryland Vehicle Law; and (2) Is placed by authority of an authorized public body or official to regulate, warn, or guide traffic.
Section 11-168 – Traffic Control Signal
“Traffic control signal” means any traffic control device, whether manually, electrically, or mechanically operated, by which traffic alternately is directed to stop and permitted to proceed.
Section 11-169 – Trailer
(a) “Trailer” means, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a vehicle that: (1) Has no motive power; (2) Is designed to carry people or property and to be towed by a motor vehicle; and (3) Is constructed so that no part of its weight rests on the towing vehicle. (b) “Trailer” does not include a pole trailer.