# Transportation (GTR)

## Title 21. Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road

### Subtitle 13. Operation of Motorcycles

#### Section 21-1303.1

(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this title, a person may not operate a motorcycle that has a motor with a rating of 1.5 brake horsepower or less, or a capacity of less than 70 cubic centimeters piston displacement:

  (1) On a roadway where the posted maximum speed limit is more than 50 miles per hour; or

  (2) On any expressway or other controlled access highway.

(b)

  (1) Prior to the sale of such vehicle, any dealer or agent or employee of a dealer, any vehicle salesman, or other person who sells a motorcycle as defined in this subsection shall inform the buyer of the operating restrictions imposed by this section.

  (2) The Administration may provide a warning of the operating restrictions imposed by this subsection.

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