# Transportation (GTR)

## Title 11. Vehicle Laws -- Definitions; General Provisions

### Subtitle 1. Definitions

#### Section 11-135

(a)

  (1) "Motor vehicle" means, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a vehicle that:

    (i) Is self-propelled or propelled by electric power obtained from overhead electrical wires; and

    (ii) Is not operated on rails.

  (2) "Motor vehicle" includes a low speed vehicle.

(b) "Motor vehicle" does not include:

  (1) A moped, as defined in Sec. 11-134.1 of this subtitle;

  (2) A motor scooter, as defined in Sec. 11-134.5 of this subtitle;

  (3) An electric bicycle, as defined in Sec. 11-117.1 of this subtitle;

  (4) An electric low speed scooter, as defined in Sec. 11-117.2 of this subtitle; or

  (5) A personal delivery device, as defined in Sec. 21-104.5 of this article.

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Md. Code Ann., Transp. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)