HARRY HUGHES, Governor                                     1773

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a bicyclist may interrupt the turning signal to maintain control
of the bicycle.

[(c)] (E) If there is an opportunity to signal, a person
may not stop or suddenly decrease the speed of a vehicle until he
gives an appropriate signal in the manner required by this
subtitle to the driver of any other vehicle immediately to the
rear.

[(d)] (F) The signals provided for in § 21-605(b) of this
subtitle:

(1)  May be used to indicate an intention to turn,
change lanes, or start from a stopped, standing, or parked
position; and

(2)  May not be flashed as a courtesy or "do pass"
signal to the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the
rear.

21-605.

(a)  Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section,
each required stop or turn signal shall be given:

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(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 lamps, if[:

(1) The] THE distance from the center of the top of
the steering post to the left outside limit of the body, cab, or
load of the vehicle is more than 24 inchest; or].

[(2) For] (C) EACH MOTOR VEHICLE IN USE ON A HIGHWAY
SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH AND THE REQUIRED SIGNAL GIVEN BY SIGNAL

LAMPS IF, FOR any vehicle or combination of vehicles, the
distance from the center of the top of the steering post to the
rear limit of the body or load is more than 14 feet.

21-703.

(a) 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; and