§ 21–509
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 21-509 (2026)
Title 21. Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road
Subtitle 5. Pedestrians' Rights and Rules
§ 21–509LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as provided in subsection (j) of this section, a pedestrian may not walk along a controlled access highway.
(b)
Except as provided in subsection (j) of this section, a pedestrian may not walk on a controlled access highway.
(c)
Except as provided in subsection (j) of this section, a pedestrian may not walk along a ramp leading to or from a controlled access highway.
(d)
Except as provided in subsection (j) of this section, a pedestrian may not walk on a ramp leading to or from a controlled access highway.
(e)
Except as provided in subsection (j) of this section, a pedestrian may not walk along an access road leading to or from a controlled access highway.
(f)
Except as provided in subsection (j) of this section, a pedestrian may not walk on an access road leading to or from a controlled access highway.
(g)
Except as provided in subsection (j) of this section, a person may not leave any vehicle that is on a controlled access highway.
(h)
Except as provided in subsection (j) of this section, a person may not leave any vehicle that is on a ramp leading to or from a controlled access highway.
(i)
Except as provided in subsection (j) of this section, a person may not leave any vehicle that is on an access road leading to or from a controlled access highway.
(j)
This section does not apply to a person if an emergency prevents the movement of a vehicle in which he is riding and the person goes only to the nearest telephone or other source of assistance, nor to a person boarding or leaving a bus within a bus stop approved by the State Highway Administration.