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 11-203 – 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A provision of the Maryland Vehicle Law may not be repealed by any subsequent act unless the provision is referred to expressly in or expressly repealed by the subsequent act.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 11-172 – Truck Tractor
“Truck tractor” means the noncargo carrying power unit that operates in combination with a semitrailer or trailer, except that a truck tractor and semitrailer engaged in the transportation of automobiles or boats may transport motor vehicles or boats on part of the power unit.
Section 11-173 – Type I School Vehicle
(a) “Type I school vehicle” means a school vehicle that: (1) Is designed and constructed to carry passengers; (2) Is either of the body-on-chassis type construction or integral type construction; and (3) Has a gross vehicle weight of more than 15,000 pounds and provides a minimum of 13 inches of seating space per passenger. (b) “Type I school vehicle” does […]
Section 11-174 – Type Ii School Vehicle
“Type II school vehicle” means a school vehicle that: (1) Is designed and constructed to carry passengers; (2) Is either of the body-on-chassis type construction or integral type construction; and (3) Has a gross vehicle weight of 15,000 pounds or less and provides a minimum of 13 inches of seating space per passenger.
Section 11-174.1 – Under the Influence of Alcohol per Se
(a) “Under the influence of alcohol per se” means having an alcohol concentration at the time of testing of 0.08 or more as measured by grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath. (b) If the alcohol concentration is measured by milligrams of alcohol per deciliter of blood […]