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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 323

(a)  Except as provided in subsection (b) or (c) of
this section, a person may not drive any vehicle on a
sidewalk or sidewalk area unless it is a permanent or
authorized temporary driveway.

(b) (1) FOR PURPOSES, OF THIS SUBSECTION, "BICYCLE"
DOES NOT INCLUDE "MOPED", AS DEFINED IN § 11-134.1 OF THIS
ARTICLE.

(2) Where permitted by local ordinance, a person
may ride a bicycle, play vehicle, or unicycle on a sidewalk
or sidewalk area.

(c)  Where permitted by local ordinance, a handicapped
person may use a special vehicle on sidewalks or sidewalk
areas from one-half hour after sunrise to one-half hour
before sunset.

21-1205.1.

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title,
a person may not ride a bicycle:

(1) On any roadway where the posted maximum
speed limit is more than 50 miles an hour; or

(2) On any controlled access highway, except on
an adjacent bicycle path or way approved by the State
Highway Administration.

(b)(1) Where there is a bike lane paved to a smooth
surface or a shoulder paved to a smooth surface, a person
operating a bicycle shall use the bike lane or shoulder and
may not ride on the roadway, except in the following
situations:

(i) When overtaking and passing another
bicycle, pedestrian, or other vehicle within the bike lane
or shoulder if the overtaking and passing cannot be done
safely within the bike lane or shoulder;

(ii) When preparing for a left turn at an
intersection or into an alley; private road, or driveway; or

(iii) When reasonably necessary to leave
the bike lane or shoulder to avoid debris or other hazardous

condition.

(2) A person operating a bicycle may not leave a
bike lane or shoulder until the movement can be made with
reasonable safety and then only after giving an appropriate

signal.

(3) The Department shall promulgate rules and
regulations pertaining to this subsection which will