# Transportation (GTR)

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

### Subtitle 13. Operation of Motorcycles

#### Section 21-1305

(a) If any motorcycle carries a passenger other than in a sidecar or enclosed cab, the motorcycle shall be equipped with footrests for the passenger.

(b) A person may not operate any motorcycle with handlebars more than 20 inches in height above the part of the seat occupied by the operator.

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