§ 21–1103
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 21-1103 (2026)
Title 21. Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road
Subtitle 11. Miscellaneous Rules
§ 21–1103LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as provided in subsection (b), (c), or (d) of this section, a person may not drive any vehicle on a sidewalk or sidewalk area unless it is a permanent or authorized temporary driveway.
(b)
(1)
For the purposes of this subsection, “bicycle” does not include “moped”, as defined in § 11–134.1 of this article.
(2)
Unless prohibited by local ordinance, a person may ride a bicycle, play vehicle, or unicycle on a sidewalk or sidewalk area.
(3)
In a place where a person may ride a bicycle on a sidewalk or sidewalk area, a person may also ride a bicycle from the curb or edge of the roadway in or through a crosswalk to the opposite curb or edge of the roadway.
(c)
Unless prohibited by local ordinance, an individual with a disability may use a special vehicle other than a wheelchair on sidewalks or sidewalk areas.
(d)
An individual may use a wheelchair on sidewalks or sidewalk areas in accordance with § 21–501.1 of this title.