§ 21–314
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 21-314 (2026)
Title 21. Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road
Subtitle 3. Driving on Right Side of Roadway; Overtaking and Passing; Use of Roadway
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(a)
In this section, “HOV lane” means a high occupancy vehicle lane, the use of which is restricted by a traffic control device during specified times to vehicles carrying at least a specified number of occupants.
(b)
Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a person may not drive a vehicle in an HOV lane unless authorized by a traffic control device.
(c)
The following vehicles may be driven in an HOV lane at all times regardless of the number of passengers in or on the vehicle:
(1)
A bus;
(2)
A motorcycle;
(3)
A plug–in electric drive vehicle displaying a valid permit issued under § 25–108 of this article; and
(4)
A tow truck that is properly registered in accordance with § 13–920 of this article and is using any visual signal that meets the requirements of § 22–218 of this article while responding to a call for service if an appropriate law enforcement agency has authorized the tow truck operator to use HOV lanes.