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Home » US Law » 2022 Maryland Statutes » Transportation » Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road » Subtitle 6 - Turning and Starting; Signals on Stopping, Turning, and Starting

Section 21-602 – U-Turn on Curve or Crest of Grade Prohibited

    (a)    The driver of a vehicle on any curve may not turn to go in the opposite direction if the vehicle cannot be seen by the driver of any other vehicle that is within 500 feet and approaching from either direction.     (b)    The driver of a vehicle on or approaching the crest of any grade may not […]

Section 21-603 – Starting Vehicle

    (a)    A person may not start a vehicle that is stopped, standing, or parked until the movement can be made with reasonable safety.     (b)    A person may not start a vehicle that is stopped, standing, or parked until, if any other vehicle might be affected by the movement, he gives an adequate signal to approaching traffic.

Section 21-604 – Turning, Slowing, and Stopping Movements; Required Signals

    (a)    A person may not turn a vehicle at an intersection, unless the vehicle is in the position required by § 21-601 of this subtitle.     (b)    A person may not turn a vehicle to enter a private road or driveway or otherwise turn a vehicle from a direct course or move it right or left on a […]

Section 21-605 – Signals by Hand and Arm or Signal Lamps

    (a)    Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, each required stop or turn signal shall be given:         (1)    By hand and arm in conformity with § 21-606 of this subtitle; or         (2)    By signal lamps.     (b)    Each motor vehicle in use on a highway shall be equipped with and the required signal given by signal […]

Section 21-606 – Method of Giving Hand and Arm Signals

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided, each required signal given by hand and arm shall be given from the left side of the vehicle in the manner specified in this section.     (b)    A left turn signal is given by the hand and arm extended horizontally.     (c)    A right turn signal is given by the hand and arm extended upward; […]