(a) (1) If the driver of a vehicle approaches a railroad grade crossing under any of the circumstances stated in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the driver: (i) Shall stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail in the crossing; and (ii) May not proceed until he can do so safely. (2) The requirements […]
(a) The State Highway Administration and any local authority with the approval of the State Highway Administration may place a stop sign at any railroad grade crossing of a highway that the local authority or State Highway Administration designates as a particularly dangerous crossing. (b) If the driver of a vehicle approaches the stop sign, the driver: […]
(a) Except as provided in subsection (g) of this section, this section applies to: (1) Every motor vehicle carrying a passenger for hire; (2) Every school vehicle carrying any passenger; (3) Every bus that is owned or operated by a church and carrying any passenger; (4) Every vehicle carrying as cargo a flammable liquid or an explosive; and (5) Every vehicle […]
Unless otherwise provided in this subtitle, upon approaching a railroad grade crossing, the operator of every commercial motor vehicle shall: (1) Slow down and check that the tracks are clear of an approaching train; (2) Stop before reaching the crossing, if the tracks are not clear; (3) Attempt to negotiate the crossing only if the crossing and the […]
(a) Unless a person has complied with this section, he may not drive or move on or across any railroad grade crossing any power shovel, derrick, roller, crawler–type tractor, or other equipment or structure that has: (1) A normal operating speed of 10 miles per hour or less; or (2) A vertical body or load clearance, measured above […]
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Agency” means: (i) For an automated railroad grade crossing enforcement system operated and maintained at a railroad grade crossing in Montgomery County or Prince George’s County that is under the control of the State, the law enforcement agency of the State primarily responsible for traffic control […]
(a) The driver of a vehicle emerging from an alley, driveway, or building shall stop immediately before driving onto a sidewalk or onto the sidewalk area that extends across the alley, driveway, or building exit. (b) The driver of a vehicle emerging from an alley, driveway, or building shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian. (c) The driver […]
(a) If a school vehicle has stopped on a roadway and is operating the alternately flashing red lights specified in § 22–228 of this article, the driver of any other vehicle meeting or overtaking the school vehicle shall stop at least 20 feet from the rear of the school vehicle, if approaching the school vehicle from […]
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Law enforcement agency” means a law enforcement agency of a local political subdivision that is authorized to issue a citation for a violation of the Maryland Vehicle Law or of local traffic laws or regulations. (3) (i) “Owner” means the registered owner of a motor vehicle or […]
(a) Unless otherwise directed by a police officer or traffic control signal, the driver of a vehicle approaching a stop sign at an intersection shall stop at the near side of the intersection at a clearly marked stop line. (b) Unless otherwise directed by a police officer or traffic control signal, the driver of a vehicle approaching […]
(a) At the request of any farmer whose land is divided by a highway and who regularly drives livestock across the highway, the State Highway Administration may place a sign at approximately 500 feet from each side of the crossing, giving notice of the presence of the crossing. (b) If livestock are being driven across the highway […]
