Motor Vehicle Operation
Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Motor Vehicles - Operation When Approaching Stopped, Standing, or Parked Vehicles [SB-147]
Requiring a driver to make a certain lane change or to slow the speed of the driver's vehicle with due regard for safety and traffic conditions when approaching from the rear a stopped, standing, or parked vehicle displaying hazard warning lights, road flares, or other caution signals.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Waldstreicher
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 382 on 05/16/2022
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Motor Vehicle Registration - Exceptions for Golf Carts and Low Speed Vehicles - Cobb Island [SB-76]
Establishing exceptions to motor vehicle registration requirements for golf carts and low speed vehicles on Cobb Island, Charles County; requiring an operator of a golf cart on a highway on Cobb Island without a certain registration to operate the golf cart only on a highway with a maximum posted speed limit of 30 miles per hour and between dawn and dusk; requiring the vehicle be equipped with certain lighting devices and be kept to the far right of the roadway; and requiring the operator to possess a valid driver's license.
Sponsored by: Sen. Arthur Ellis
Hearing 3/24 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/21/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws – Intersections – Prohibited Acts [SB-87]
Prohibiting a vehicle facing a circular green signal, a green arrow signal, or a steady yellow signal from entering an intersection if the vehicle is unable to completely proceed through the intersection; providing certain exceptions; prohibiting a police officer from issuing a citation for a violation of the Act unless the approach to the intersection has certain signage installed notifying the public that a vehicle may not make a movement at the intersection that violates the provisions of the Act; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Young
First Reading Judicial Proceedings on 01/12/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Motor Vehicle Registration - Exceptions for Golf Carts - Hoopers Island and Taylors Island [HB-193]
Creating an exception to motor vehicle registration requirements for golf carts on Upper Hoopers Island, Middle Hoopers Island, and Taylors Island; providing that a person operating a golf cart on Upper or Middle Hoopers Island and Taylors Island may only operate a golf cart that is equipped with certain lighting devices, on highways with a maximum speed limit of 30 miles per hour, and between dawn and dusk; requiring the operator to have a valid driver's license; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sheree Sample-Hughes
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 387 on 05/16/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws – Intersections – Prohibited Acts [HB-137]
Prohibiting a vehicle facing a circular green signal, a green arrow signal, or a steady yellow signal from entering an intersection if the vehicle is unable to completely proceed through the intersection; providing certain exceptions; prohibiting a police officer from issuing a citation for a violation of the Act unless the approach to the intersection has certain signage installed notifying the public that a vehicle may not make a movement at the intersection that violates the provisions of the Act; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alfred Carr
First Reading Environment And Transportation on 01/12/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Motor Vehicles – Required Stops – Secondary Enforcement [HB-130]
Authorizing a police officer to enforce certain provisions of the Maryland Vehicle Law related to required stops only as a secondary action, except if the driver of a motor vehicle recklessly fails to slow or yield in any way.
Sponsored by: Rep. Anne Healey
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/07/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Motor Vehicles - Operation When Approaching Stopped, Standing, or Parked Vehicles [HB-105]
Requiring a driver to make a certain lane change or to slow the speed of the driver's vehicle in a certain manner when approaching from the rear a stopped, standing, or parked vehicle displaying hazard warning lights, road flares, or other caution signals.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kumar Barve
Referred Judicial Proceedings on 02/18/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
State Highways – Designated Shoulder Areas – Establishment and Use by Transit Buses [HB-64]
Requiring the State Highway Administration, in consultation with the Maryland Transit Administration and the Department of State Police, to designate shoulder areas on State highways that may be used for travel, subject to day and time restrictions, by transit buses; and requiring the State Highway Administration to post certain signage to indicate the beginning and end of a designated shoulder area.
Sponsored by: Rep. Carol Krimm
First Reading Environment And Transportation on 01/12/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Reckless and Negligent Driving – Death of Another – Must–Appear Violation (Sherry’s and Christopher’s Law) [HB-7]
Providing that a person charged with reckless or negligent driving must appear in court and may not prepay the fine if the reckless or negligent driving contributed to an accident that resulted in the death of another person.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Szeliga
First Reading Judiciary on 01/12/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Race and Speed Contests - Penalties [HB-102]
Altering a certain penalty and the points assessments for certain motor vehicle violations related to participation in a race or speed contest; establishing that a person charged with violations related to participation in a race or speed contest must appear in court and may not prepay the fine; and authorizing the towing and impounding of a vehicle involved in certain motor vehicle violations related to participation in a race or speed contest.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mary Lehman
First Reading Environment And Transportation on 01/12/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Motor Vehicles – Operation of Dirt Bikes – Prohibited Acts [HB-77]
Prohibiting a person from committing motor vehicle offenses related to overtaking and passing vehicles, driving on the sidewalk, and reckless and negligent driving while operating a dirt bike; and establishing penalties of imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both for a violation of the Act.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brenda Thiam
Unfavorable Report By Environment And Transportation on 02/21/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Dedicated Bus Lanes - Prohibition and Monitoring Systems [HB-53]
Prohibiting a person from driving a motor vehicle in a dedicated bus lane unless authorized by a local jurisdiction, subject to certain exceptions; requiring the City of Baltimore to issue a new competitive request for proposals to select a certain contractor to carry out certain provisions of the Act; requiring the Baltimore City Police Department to issue a warning notice in place of a citation to a liable owner during the first 45 days that the bus lane monitoring system is in operation; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Robbyn Lewis
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 468 on 05/16/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Traffic Control Device Monitoring Systems - Authorization [HB-151]
Authorizing the use of traffic control device monitoring systems, devices designed to capture a recorded image of a violation, by State and local agencies, if authorized by local law; providing that the owner or driver of a motor vehicle recorded failing to obey a traffic control device is subject under certain circumstances to a citation and civil penalty not exceeding $40; establishing certain defenses to a charge of an alleged violation recorded by a traffic control device monitoring system; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Anne Healey
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/07/2022
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Anne Arundel County - Speed Monitoring Systems - Maryland Route 175 (Jessup Road) [SB-888]
Authorizing the placement and use of speed monitoring systems on Maryland Route 175 (Jessup Road) in Anne Arundel County between the Maryland Route 175/295 interchange and the Anne Arundel County-Howard County line, subject to certain placement and signage requirements; requiring a certain real-time display of a driver's traveling speed for a speed monitoring system operating on Maryland Route 175 (Jessup Road) between the Maryland Route 175/295 interchange and the Anne Arundel County-Howard County line; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Pamela Beidle
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 642 on 05/30/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws – Driver’s Licenses – Driver Skills Examinations [SB-879]
Authorizing the Motor Vehicle Administration to allow certain drivers' schools to administer the driver skills examination required for an individual to obtain a driver's license; requiring a drivers' school that administers the driver skills examination to use certain methods in administering the examination and to enter into a certain memorandum of understanding with the Administration and that memorandum has not been terminated by either party; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Guy Guzzone
Hearing Canceled on 02/26/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws – Enforcement and Use of Real–Time Digital Spotters [SB-863]
Authorizing the use of a real-time digital spotter by law enforcement agencies to detect and enforce vehicle laws governing speeding, the use of wireless communications devices, and the use of seat belts; prohibiting the use of a real-time digital spotter in a local jurisdiction unless authorized by the governing body by local law adopted after reasonable notice and a public hearing; reducing certain fines for violations of the vehicle laws governing the use of wireless communications devices and seat belts; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Waldstreicher
Hearing Canceled on 02/26/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Delinquent Traffic Citations - Enforcement [HB-1308]
Repealing the requirement that the Motor Vehicle Administration suspend the driving privileges of a person for delinquent unpaid traffic fines; requiring the District Court or a circuit court to refer delinquent unpaid traffic fines to the Central Collection Unit in the Department of Budget and Management for collection; making certain conforming changes governing the contents of a traffic citation; requiring the District Court or a circuit court to provide certain notice of referral of a delinquent unpaid fine; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Brooks
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/09/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Prince George's County - Speed Monitoring Systems - Maryland Route 382 (Croom Road) PG 316-21 [HB-978]
Authorizing the placement and use of speed monitoring systems on Maryland Route 382 (Croom Road) between Mount Calvert Road and Molly Berry Road in Prince George's County, subject to certain placement and signage requirements.
Sponsored by: Rep.
First Reading Environment And Transportation on 02/05/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws – Enforcement and Use of Real–Time Digital Spotters [HB-1082]
Authorizing the use of a real-time digital spotter by law enforcement agencies to detect and enforce vehicle laws governing speeding, the use of wireless communications devices, and the use of seat belts; prohibiting the use of a real-time digital spotter in a local jurisdiction unless authorized by the governing body by local law adopted after reasonable notice and a public hearing; reducing certain fines for violations of the vehicle laws governing the use of wireless communications devices and seat belts; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Lesley Lopez
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/19/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Commercial Motor Carriers - Safety, Inspection, Performance, and Insurance Information (James Cohran's Law) [HB-1074]
Requiring certain employers of commercial motor vehicle drivers to provide the U.S. Department of Transportation number of any entity currently owned by the employer and website address for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Safety and Fitness Records (SAFER) System to a prospective employee driver on a bona fide offer of employment; and providing certain civil penalties.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Watson
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 451 on 05/30/2021