# Transportation (GTR)

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

### Subtitle 5. Pedestrians' Rights and Rules

#### Section 21-504

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the driver of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the driver of a vehicle shall, if necessary, warn any pedestrian by sounding the horn of the vehicle.

(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the driver of a vehicle shall exercise proper precaution on observing any child or any obviously confused or incapacitated individual.

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