# Part 4 – Motorcycles

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 16-26 Helmets required.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 16-26 (2026)

Every person who is driving, or riding on as a passenger, a moving motor-driven 2- or 3-wheel vehicle known generally as a motorcycle or motor bike shall at such time be wearing a firm and durable protective helmet or headgear.

*History: Ord. 68-250*

## § 16-27 Safety goggles required.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 16-27 (2026)

Every person who is driving or riding as a passenger on a moving motor-driven 2- or 3-wheel vehicle known generally as a motorcycle or motor bike shall at all times be wearing safety goggles or a face shield approved by the Director of Transportation.

*History: Ord. 68-250*

*History: Ord. 25-435*

## § 16-28 Must be able to achieve top legal speed.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 16-28 (2026)

No person shall operate a motor-driven 2- or 3-wheel vehicle known generally as a motorcycle or motor bike on the streets or highways of Baltimore City unless its speed capability is at least equal to the posted speed limit on said highway.

*History: Ord. 68-250*

## § 16-29 Penalties.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 16-29 (2026)

A violation of any provision of this subtitle is a misdemeanor, punishable upon conviction by a fine of not less than $10 or more than $100 for each such violation.

*History: Ord. 68-250*

## § 16-30

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 16-30 (2026)

Reserved