Ch. 315 1997 LAWS OF MARYLAND

Article - State Government

10-616.

(N) (1) IN THIS SUBSECTION, "RECORDED IMAGES HAS THE MEANING STATED
INS21-2021 OF THE TRANSPORTATION ARTICLE.

(2) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN PARAGRAPH (3) OF THIS SUBSECTION A
CUSTODIAN OF RECORDED IMAGES PRODUCED BY A TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL
MONITORING SYSTEM OPERATED UNDER § 21-202.1 OF THE TRANSPORTATION ARTICLE
SHALL DENY INSPECTION OF THE RECORDED IMAGES.

(3) A CUSTODIAN SHALL ALLOW INSPECTION OF RECORDED IMAGES:

(I) AS REQUIRED IN§ 21-2021 OF THE TRANSPORTATION ARTICLE;

(II) BY ANY PERSON ISSUED A CITATION UNDER § 21-2011 OF THE
TRANSPORTATION ARTICLE, OR AN ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR THE PERSON; OR

(III) BY AN EMPLOYEE OR AGENT OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
IN AN INVESTIGATION OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF OR
INDEMNIFICATION FROM CIVIL LIABILITY PURSUANT TO § 21-2021 OF THE
TRANSPORTATION ARTICLE.

Article - Transportation

11-168.

"Traffic control signal" means any traffic control device, whether manually, electrically,
or mechanically operated, by which traffic alternately is directed to stop and permitted to
proceed.

21-201.

(a) (1) Subject to the exceptions granted hi this title to the driver of an emergency
vehicle, the driver of any vehicle, unless otherwise directed by a police officer, shall obey the
intstructions of any traffic control device applicable to the vehicle and placed in accordance
with the Maryland Vehicle Law.

(2) The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection controlled by a traffic
control device may not drive across private property or leave the roadway for the purpose of
avoiding the instructions of a traffic control device.

(b) (1) If a provision of the Maryland Vehicle Law or of an ordinance or regulation
of a local authority requires a traffic control device, the provision is unenforceable against an
alleged violator if, at the time and place of the alleged violation, the traffic control device is not
in proper position and legible enough to be seen by an ordinarily observant individual

(2) Unless a provision of the Maryland Vehicle Law or of an ordinance or
regulation of a local authority states that a traffic control device is required, the provision is
effective and enforceable even if no traffic control device is in place.

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