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§ 21-1303. Motorcycle operation restrictions on laned roadways

West's Annotated Code of MarylandTransportation

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Transportation
Title 21. Vehicle Laws--Rules of the Road (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 13. Operation of Motorcycles (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Transportation, § 21-1303
§ 21-1303. Motorcycle operation restrictions on laned roadways
Currentness
Scope of section
(a)(1) On any roadway that is divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for vehicular traffic, the following rules, in addition to any others consistent with them apply.
(2) Subsections (c) and (d) of this section do not apply to police officers in the performance of their official duties.
Motorcycles entitled to full use of lane
(b)(1) This subsection does not apply to motorcycles operated two abreast in a single lane.
(2) Every motorcycle is entitled to the full use of a lane, and a motor vehicle may not be driven in any manner that deprives any motorcycle of the full use of a lane.
Overtaking and passing vehicles
(c) The operator of a motorcycle may not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.
Operation between lanes of traffic prohibited
(d) A person may not operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.
Motorcycles driven two abreast in single lane
(e) Motorcycles may not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane.

Credits

Added by Acts 1977, c. 14, § 2, eff. July 1, 1977.
Formerly Art. 66 ½, § 11-1303.
MD Code, Transportation, § 21-1303, MD TRANS § 21-1303
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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