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ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor
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Ch. 159
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BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article - Transportation
Section 21-1205
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2002 Replacement Volume and 2004 Supplement)
SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:
Article - Transportation
21-1205.
(a) Each person operating a bicycle or a motor scooter AT A SPEED LESS THAN
THE NORMAL SPEED OF TRAFFIC AT THE TIME AND PLACE AND UNDER THE
CONDITIONS THEN EXISTING on a roadway shall ride as near to the right side of the
roadway as practicable and safe, except when [making]:
(1) MAKING or attempting to make a left turn[, when operating];
(2) OPERATING on a one-way street[, or when passing];
(3) PASSING a stopped or slower moving vehicle;
(4) AVOIDING PEDESTRIANS OR ROAD HAZARDS;
(5) APPROACHING A LOCATION WHERE A RIGHT TURN IS AUTHORIZED
THE RIGHT LANE IS A RIGHT TURN ONLY LANE; OR
(6) OPERATING IN A LANE THAT IS TOO NARROW FOR A BICYCLE OR
MOTOR SCOOTER AND A ANOTHER VEHICLE TO TRAVEL SAFELY SIDE BY SIDE
WITHIN THE LANE.
(b) Each person operating a bicycle or a motor scooter on a roadway may ride
two abreast only if the flow of traffic is unimpeded.
(c) Each person operating a bicycle or a motor scooter on a roadway shall
exercise due care when passing a vehicle.
(d) Each person operating a bicycle or a motor scooter on a roadway may walk
the bicycle or motor scooter on the right side of a highway if there is no sidewalk.
SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 2005.
Approved April 26, 2005.
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