(a) A person may not drive a motor vehicle on any highway or on any private property that is used by the public in general in this State while the person is wearing over or in both ears earplugs. (b) A person may not drive a motor vehicle on any highway or on any private property that […]
(a) This section applies only to a Class E (truck) vehicle registered or of a type capable of being registered in this State as a Class E (truck) vehicle with a manufacturer’s rated capacity of 3/4 ton or less, the gross vehicle weight of which does not exceed 7,000 pounds. (b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this […]
(a) In this section, “sound amplification system” means a compact disc player, a radio, a tape player, or a similar device. (b) This section does not apply to: (1) Authorized emergency vehicles; (2) Vehicles operated by communications, electric, gas, or water utilities; (3) A sound amplification system operated to request assistance or to warn of a hazardous situation; or (4) Unless […]
(a) (1) The provisions of this subsection do not apply if the holder of the provisional driver’s license is driving while accompanied by and under the immediate supervision of an individual who: (i) Is at least 21 years old; (ii) Has been licensed for at least 3 years in this State or in another state to drive vehicles of […]
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “9–1–1 system” has the meaning stated in § 1–301 of the Public Safety Article. (3) “Wireless communication device” means a handheld or hands–free device used to access a wireless telephone service. (b) This section does not apply to the use of a wireless communication device: (1) To contact […]
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “9–1–1 system” has the meaning stated in § 1–301 of the Public Safety Article. (3) “Text messaging device” means a handheld device used to send a text message or an electronic message via a short message service, wireless telephone service, or electronic communication network. (b) Subject to […]
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Handheld telephone” means a handheld device used to access wireless telephone service. (3) “9–1–1 system” has the meaning stated in § 1–301 of the Public Safety Article. (b) This section does not apply to: (1) Emergency use of a handheld telephone, including calls to: (i) A 9–1–1 system; (ii) A […]
(a) A person may not commit a violation of § 21–1124.1 or § 21–1124.2 of this subtitle that causes an accident that directly results in the death or, as defined in § 20–102(c) of this article, serious bodily injury of another person. (b) A person convicted of a violation of this section is subject to imprisonment not […]
Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, a person may not drive a low speed vehicle: (1) On a highway for which the posted maximum speed limit exceeds 30 miles per hour; (2) On an expressway or another controlled access highway that is signed in accordance with § 21-313 of this title; (3) On a highway on which […]
(a) In this section, “violation” means: (1) A violation of the Maryland Vehicle Law that is punishable by a sentence of imprisonment; or (2) A violation of § 21–901.1(a) of this title. (b) A person may not commit or engage another person to commit a violation for the purpose of filming, videotaping, photographing, or otherwise recording the violation unless […]
(a) An individual may not operate for hire a motor vehicle designed to carry 15 or fewer passengers, including the driver, unless the individual holds a valid for–hire driver’s license or transportation network operator’s license issued by the Public Service Commission or the appropriate local authority. (b) A person may not allow an individual to operate for […]
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Dirt bike” means any motorcycle or similar vehicle that is not required to be registered under Title 13 of this article. (ii) “Dirt bike” includes: 1. A motorized minibike, as defined in § 11–134.4 of this article; and 2. An all–terrain vehicle with either 3 or 4 wheels. […]
A person may not drive a motor vehicle on a highway if the motor vehicle is equipped with television–type receiving equipment or video display equipment, as defined under § 22–414.1 of this article, that is turned on and displaying an image visible to the driver.
An individual under the age of 16 years may not operate an all–terrain vehicle or a snowmobile on public property unless the individual is accompanied by an adult who holds a valid driver’s license.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not knowingly or intentionally cause a diesel–powered motor vehicle to discharge clearly visible smoke, soot, or other exhaust emissions onto another person or motor vehicle. (b) This section does not apply to a person operating: (1) A diesel–powered vehicle that discharges visible exhaust as the […]
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Exhibition driving” means: (i) The operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that results in: 1. The excessive, abrupt acceleration or deceleration of the motor vehicle; 2. The skidding, squealing, burning, or smoking of the tires of the motor vehicle; 3. The swerving or swaying of the motor […]
