§ 21–1202
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 21-1202 (2026)
Title 21. Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road
Subtitle 12. Operation of Bicycles and Play Vehicles
§ 21–1202LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Every person operating a bicycle or a motor scooter in a public bicycle area has all the rights granted to and is subject to all the duties required of the driver of a vehicle by this title, including the duties set forth in § 21–504 of this title, except:
(1)
As otherwise provided in this subtitle; and
(2)
For those provisions of this title that by their very nature cannot apply.
(b)
(1)
Subject to paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of this subsection, a person has the rights and is subject to the restrictions applicable to pedestrians under this title while the person is lawfully operating a bicycle, play vehicle, or unicycle:
(i)
On a sidewalk or sidewalk area; or
(ii)
In or through a crosswalk.
(2)
At an intersection, a person operating a bicycle, play vehicle, or unicycle is subject to all traffic control signals, as provided in §§ 21–202 and 21–203 of this title.
(3)
A person operating a bicycle, play vehicle, or unicycle on a sidewalk or sidewalk area or in or through a crosswalk shall yield the right–of–way to a pedestrian or a person riding on an electric personal assistive mobility device.
(4)
Section 21–506 of this title does not apply to a person operating a bicycle, play vehicle, or unicycle.