§ 22–218.2
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 22-218.2 (2026)
Title 22. Vehicle Laws -- Equipment of Vehicles
Subtitle 2. Lamps and Other Lighting Equipment
§ 22–218.2LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
One or more amber flashing lights may be displayed:
(i)
By a tow truck while at the scene of an accident or a disabled vehicle or while towing a vehicle; and
(ii)
By snow removal and other highway maintenance and service equipment and escort vehicles.
(2)
Highway maintenance and service equipment or vehicles owned by the State or a local jurisdiction, or operating under a contract with the State or a local jurisdiction, may display green flashing lights only in accordance with § 22–218(c)(6) of this subtitle.
(3)
A tow truck may display a portable variable messaging sign only in accordance with § 22–218(c)(6) of this subtitle.
(b)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a participant in a citizens on patrol group or other community watch group may display on a vehicle while on patrol in the community one or more amber flashing lights.
(2)
An amber flashing light:
(i)
May only be displayed if allowed by a law enforcement agency designated by the governing body of the applicable county or municipal corporation; and
(ii)
Shall be extinguished at the request of a uniformed law enforcement officer.
(3)
The law enforcement agency may require that a sign meeting specifications set by the agency appear on the vehicle that identifies the group conducting the patrol while the amber flashing light is displayed.
(c)
(1)
A security guard agency licensed under Title 19 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article may equip its vehicles with one or more amber flashing lights.
(2)
A person operating a vehicle equipped with amber flashing lights under this subsection may activate the lights only while on duty on property that the agency is responsible for patrolling.