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§ 21–702

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 21-702 (2026)
Title 21. Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road
Subtitle 7. Special Stops Required

§ 21–702Copy Citation

(a)
The State Highway Administration and any local authority with the approval of the State Highway Administration may place a stop sign at any railroad grade crossing of a highway that the local authority or State Highway Administration designates as a particularly dangerous crossing.
(b)
If the driver of a vehicle approaches the stop sign, the driver:
(1)
Shall stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail in the crossing; and
(2)
May proceed only on exercising due care.