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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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Section 21-1209 – Throwing Object at Bicycle, Epamd, or Motor Scooter

    (a)    Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the driver of a vehicle shall:         (1)    Exercise due care to avoid colliding with any bicycle, EPAMD, or motor scooter being ridden by a person; and         (2)    When overtaking a bicycle, an EPAMD, or a motor scooter, pass safely at a distance of not less than 3 feet, unless, at […]

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 […]