{"id":373901,"date":"2016-04-04T11:04:34","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T16:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/maryland-law\/maryland-traffic-laws.html"},"modified":"2023-10-18T08:49:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T13:49:25","slug":"maryland-traffic-laws","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/maryland-law\/maryland-traffic-laws.html","title":{"rendered":"Maryland Traffic Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\">\n        <h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">Maryland Traffic Laws<\/h1>\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/natalie-moritz\/\">Natalie Moritz<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/melissa-bender-esq\/\">Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n                | Last updated\n        <time>\n                            October 18, 2023\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-legally-reviewed\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Legally Reviewed\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/editorial-policy.html\">our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-fast-checked\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Fact-Checked\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html\">contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n<p>Brushing up on Maryland&#8217;s rules of the road is an easy way to help keep yourself and other motorists safe. It may also help you&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/traffic\/traffic-tickets.html\">avoid a ticket<\/a>&nbsp;from a police officer.<\/p>\r\n<p>In this article, you can learn more about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/maryland-law.html\">Maryland&nbsp;<\/a>traffic offenses, driving rules, and motor vehicle laws.<\/p>\r\n<p>Use the following driving manuals and vehicle codes:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mva.maryland.gov\/Pages\/Maryland-Drivers-Manual.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maryland Driver Manuals<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/transportation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maryland Transportation Code<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>The driving manuals and vehicle codes in the bullets above cover many topics. The links at the end of this article also go in-depth about state-specific&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/traffic.html\">traffic laws<\/a>&nbsp;and safety regulations.<\/p>\r\n<p>Specifically, the linked materials will help you learn about:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Basic driving laws, like who has the right-of-way, left turns, and lane changes<\/li>\r\n<li>Speed limits and speed restrictions&nbsp;for varying roads, highways, and residential areas<\/li>\r\n<li>Crossing paths with an authorized emergency vehicle or school bus<\/li>\r\n<li>Passing zones and passing vehicles on the right side<\/li>\r\n<li>Meeting and overtaking approaching vehicles from the opposite direction<\/li>\r\n<li>Seat belt and child restraint regulations and restrictions on front-seat passengers<\/li>\r\n<li>Traffic-control signals and devices like stop lights, yield signs,&nbsp;stop signs, and other traffic signs<\/li>\r\n<li>Restrictions on the use of cell phones, text messaging devices, and other wireless communication devices while driving<\/li>\r\n<li>Impaired driving and driving under the influence (DUI\/DWI)<\/li>\r\n<li>Required vehicle equipment such as headlights, brake lights, turn signals, and license plates<\/li>\r\n<li>Crosswalk signals and rules for yielding to pedestrians<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Resources for Maryland Drivers<\/h2>\r\n<p>The Mayland&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdot.maryland.gov\/pages\/home.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Department of Transportation (MDOT) website<\/a>&nbsp;provides resources for the safe operation of vehicles and shared use of roadways. Find information on:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Safety resources for drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians<\/li>\r\n<li>Road and highway safety information<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdot.maryland.gov\/tso\/pages\/Index.aspx?PageId=31\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Commuter<\/a>&nbsp;transportation options and services<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Motorists can also visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/chart.maryland.gov\/Incidents\/GetIncidents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MDOT Coordinated Highway&#8217;s Action Response Team<\/a>&nbsp;subsection for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/chart.maryland.gov\/Incidents\/GetIncidents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">real-time updates<\/a>&nbsp;on travel conditions including:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Traffic reports and back-ups<\/li>\r\n<li>Current road conditions due to severe weather<\/li>\r\n<li>Construction area updates<\/li>\r\n<li>Weather-related or maintenance road closures<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Table of Maryland Traffic Laws<\/h2>\r\n<p>Find common laws and links to their statutes in the table below.<\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Drinking &amp; Driving Violations<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/transportation\/md-code-trans-sect-21-902\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Driving while under the influence<\/a>&nbsp;(MD Transportation Code section 21-902)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Driving Without a Driver&#8217;s License \/ With a Suspended License<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/transportation\/md-code-trans-sect-16-101.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drivers must be licensed<\/a>&nbsp;(MD Transportation Code section 16-101)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Driving Without Insurance \/ With Insufficient Insurance<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/transportation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Required Security<\/a>&nbsp;(MD Transportation Code&nbsp;<i>scroll to<\/i>&nbsp;Title 17)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Driving Without Registration \/ With Expired Registration<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/transportation\/md-code-trans-sect-13-401\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Driving or allowing certain unregistered vehicles to be driven<\/a>&nbsp;(MD Transportation Code section 13-401)<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/transportation\/md-code-trans-sect-13-402\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vehicles subject to registration<\/a>&nbsp;(MD Transportation Code section 13-402)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Illegal U-Turn<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/transportation\/md-code-trans-sect-21-402\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vehicle turning left or making U-turn<\/a>&nbsp;(MD Transportation Code section 21-402)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Leaving the Scene of an Accident \/ Hit &amp; Run<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/transportation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Accidents and accident reports<\/a>&nbsp;(MD Transportation Code&nbsp;<i>scroll to<\/i>&nbsp;Title 20)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Mechanical Violations<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/transportation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Equipment of vehicles<\/a>&nbsp;(MD Transportation Code&nbsp;<i>scroll to<\/i>&nbsp;Title 22)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Reckless Driving<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/transportation\/md-code-trans-sect-21-901-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reckless and negligent driving<\/a>&nbsp;(MD Transportation Code section 21-901.1)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Running a Red Light \/ Stop Sign<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/transportation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Traffic signs, signals, and markings<\/a>&nbsp;(MD Transportation Code Title 21&nbsp;<i>scroll to&nbsp;<\/i>Subtitle 2)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Seat Belt \/ Child Restraint Violations<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/transportation\/md-code-trans-sect-22-412-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mandatory seat belt use<\/a>&nbsp;(MD Transportation Code section 22-412.3)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/transportation\/md-code-trans-sect-22-412-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Child safety seats<\/a>&nbsp;(MD Transportation Code section 22-412.2)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Speeding<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/transportation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Speed restrictions<\/a>&nbsp;(MD Transportation Code Title 21&nbsp;<i>scroll to&nbsp;<\/i>Subtitle 8)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Unlawful Vehicle Modifications<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/md\/transportation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Equipment of vehicles<\/a>&nbsp;(MD Transportation&nbsp;<i>scroll to<\/i>&nbsp;Code Title 22)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\r\n<h2>Traffic Violation? Get Help Now<\/h2>\r\n<p>If you have been cited for a traffic violation such as running a stop sign or reckless driving&nbsp;in Maryland, you should contact a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/traffic-violations\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">traffic ticket attorney<\/a>&nbsp;in your area for legal advice.<\/p>\r\n<p>An experienced attorney can review your citation to ensure the law enforcement officer applied the law correctly. 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