§ 21–403
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 21-403 (2026)
Title 21. Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road
Subtitle 4. Right-of-Way
§ 21–403LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Preferential right-of-way at an intersection may be indicated by stop signs or yield signs placed in accordance with the Maryland Vehicle Law.
(b)
If the driver of a vehicle approaches a through highway, the driver shall:
(1)
Stop at the entrance to the through highway; and
(2)
Yield the right-of-way to any other vehicle approaching on the through highway.
(c)
If a stop sign is placed at the entrance to an intersecting highway, even if the intersecting highway is not part of a through highway, the driver of a vehicle approaching the intersecting highway shall:
(1)
Stop in obedience to the stop sign; and
(2)
Yield the right-of-way to any other vehicle approaching on the intersecting highway.
(d)
If a “yield” sign facing the driver of a vehicle is placed on the approach to an intersection, the driver shall:
(1)
Approach the intersection with caution;
(2)
Yield the right-of-way to any other vehicle approaching on the other highway; and
(3)
If necessary, stop in order to yield this right-of-way.