§ 21–901.3
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 21-901.3 (2026)
Title 21. Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road
Subtitle 9. Reckless, Negligent, or Impaired Driving; Fleeing or Eluding Police
§ 21–901.3LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “vulnerable individual” means:
(1)
A pedestrian, including an individual who is lawfully:
(i)
Actively working on a highway or a utility facility along a highway;
(ii)
Providing emergency services on a highway; or
(iii)
On a sidewalk or footpath;
(2)
An individual who is lawfully riding or leading an animal on a highway, shoulder, crosswalk, or sidewalk; or
(3)
An individual who is lawfully operating or riding any of the following on a highway, shoulder, crosswalk, or sidewalk:
(i)
A bicycle;
(ii)
A farm tractor or farm equipment;
(iii)
A play vehicle;
(iv)
A motor scooter;
(v)
A motorcycle;
(vi)
An animal–drawn vehicle;
(vii)
An EPAMD; or
(viii)
A wheelchair.
(b)
An individual may not cause the serious physical injury or death of a vulnerable individual as a result of the individual operating a motor vehicle in violation of any provision of this title.
(c)
(1)
An individual charged with a violation of subsection (b) of this section:
(i)
Must appear in court; and
(ii)
May not prepay the fine.
(2)
An individual convicted of a violation of subsection (b) of this section is subject to a fine not exceeding $2,000.
(d)
In addition to the penalties provided under subsection (c) of this section, the court may order an individual convicted of a violation of subsection (b) of this section to:
(1)
Participate in a motor vehicle safety course; and
(2)
Perform up to 150 hours of community service.
(e)
The Administration shall suspend the driver’s license of an individual convicted of a violation of subsection (b) of this section for at least 7 days but not more than 6 months.