Traffic Regulation
Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Use of State or Local Highways - Prohibition or Restriction by Local Authority [HB-688]
Authorizing a local authority, by resolution, to prohibit, or restrict to local traffic, the operation of vehicles on certain State or local highways if the local authority determines that the highway is congested to the point that local traffic and emergency vehicles are unable to navigate the area's highway network; authorizing a local authority to use certain devices or strategies in imposing a prohibition or restriction on highway use; prohibiting a person from driving on a highway in violation of the Act; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steven Arentz
Hearing 2/20 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/03/2020
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Vehicle Laws - Injury or Death of Vulnerable Individual - Penalties [SB-512]
Prohibiting an individual from causing the serious physical injury or death of a vulnerable individual as a result of the individual operating a vehicle in a careless or distracted manner or in violation of any provision of the Maryland Vehicle Law; defining "vulnerable individual" as a pedestrian, including certain workers and emergency services personnel, an individual walking an animal, or an individual lawfully operating certain modes of transport; establishing certain penalties, including community service; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Waldstreicher
First Reading Judicial Proceedings on 01/30/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Overtaking and Passing Bicycles, EPAMDs, or Motor Scooters [HB-710]
Authorizing the driver of a vehicle to drive on the left side of the roadway in a no-passing zone to overtake and pass at a safe distance a bicycle, an EPAMD, or a motor scooter traveling in the same direction if the vehicle is driven in accordance with certain provisions of law and the driver reasonably believes, based on weather, road, and vehicular or pedestrian traffic conditions, that the adjustment does not endanger, impede, or interfere with another vehicle.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Stein
Unfavorable Report By Environment And Transportation; Withdrawn on 02/24/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Maryland Transportation Authority - Vehicle Not Using Bridge - No Toll Payment Required [SB-557]
Prohibiting the Maryland Transportation Authority from charging a toll at a toll plaza adjacent to a bridge that is a transportation facilities project for a vehicle that does not traverse the bridge; and requiring the Authority to direct, by physical traffic management measures, vehicles that do not traverse the bridge into a toll-free lane through the toll plaza or construct a lane bypassing the toll plaza for use by vehicles that do not traverse the bridge.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bob Cassilly
Hearing 3/11 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/07/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Drugged Driving - Controlled Dangerous Substance Testing - Authorized Police Officers [SB-497]
Authorizing a police officer who has successfully completed a program of training in advanced roadside impaired driving enforcement to request, require, or direct that a person take a test for drug or controlled dangerous substance content under certain circumstances; repealing the authorization for a police officer who is a trainee, or is in a program of training, for certification as a drug recognition expert to request, require, or direct that a person take a test for drug or controlled dangerous substance content; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mary Carozza
Third Reading Passed (44-2) on 03/12/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Fines and Fees - Possession, Display, or Renewal of Registration [HB-613]
Altering the fine for failing to possess a vehicle registration card while driving or to display a vehicle registration card during a traffic stop by establishing a $10 fine rather than a maximum fine of $500; authorizing a court to waive a fine imposed under the Act; authorizing the Motor Vehicle Administration to charge a $25 late fee for registration renewals that occur more than 1 week after a registration has expired; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alfred Carr
Unfavorable Report By Environment And Transportation; Withdrawn on 03/13/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Plug-In Electric Drive Vehicles - Reserved Parking Spaces [SB-474]
Prohibiting a person from stopping, standing, or parking a vehicle that is not a plug-in electric drive vehicle in a parking space that is designated for the use of plug-in electric drive vehicles; requiring that a parking space for the use of plug-in electric drive vehicles have certain pavement markings; requiring that a parking space for the use of plug-in electric drive vehicles be counted as part of the overall number of parking spaces for certain purposes; establishing a civil penalty of $50 for a violation of the Act; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Clarence Lam
Hearing 3/11 At 12:00 P.m. on 02/07/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Transportation - Third Chesapeake Bay Crossing - Study [SB-456]
Requiring the Maryland Transportation Institute at the University of Maryland to conduct a study on adding a third Chesapeake Bay crossing and its potential impacts on traffic, health, and the environment; requiring the Institute to study and make recommendations regarding certain matters; requiring the Governor to include in the annual budget bill for fiscal year 2022 a $5,000,000 appropriation for the study; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. James Rosapepe
Hearing 2/12 At 1:00 P.m. (finance) on 01/28/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Motor Scooter and Electric Low Speed Scooter Sharing Companies – Nonvisual Access [HB-557]
Requiring that motor scooter and electric low speed scooter sharing companies include on each motor scooter or electric low speed scooter made available to the public an embossed tactile display with contact information through which an individual who is blind or visually impaired may contact the company; requiring that motor scooter and electric low speed scooter sharing companies provide individuals with disabilities certain nonvisual access to their websites and mobile applications consistent with certain federal standards; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kumar Barve
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 252 on 05/08/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Motor Vehicle Administration - Traffic Control Signal Monitoring Systems - Reciprocal Agreements [HB-373]
Authorizing the application of certain provisions of law relating to a traffic violation recorded by a traffic control signal monitoring system to a reciprocal agreement between this State and another jurisdiction; authorizing the Motor Vehicle Administration to enter into a certain agreement with another jurisdiction for the reciprocal enforcement of traffic violations recorded by a traffic control signal monitoring system, subject to a certain requirement; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alfred Carr
Unfavorable Report By Environment And Transportation on 02/24/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Transportation - I-270 Commuter Bus Route Study [HB-390]
Requiring the Department of Transportation to study and make recommendations on the feasibility of establishing a point-to-point commuter bus route that serves certain population centers along the I-270 corridor and provides service to and from job centers in Northern Virginia; requiring the Department, in conducting the study, to consult with certain governments, stakeholders, and entities and to study and make recommendations to the Governor and certain Committees of the General Assembly by December 1, 2021; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kumar Barve
Third Reading Passed (133-0) on 03/17/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
State Highway Administration - Highway Work Permits - Pedestrian Access (Pedestrian Access Act of 2020) [SB-285]
Requiring a person that obtains a highway work permit from the State Highway Administration to maintain a safe alternative pedestrian path at work sites that are within 1 mile of Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority or Maryland Transit Administration rail or bus rapid transit stations, including Maryland Area Regional Commuter (MARC) stations; requiring the Administration to compile, publish, and make available information on best practices for the maintenance of pedestrian access in certain areas; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Lee
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 103 on 05/08/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Prince George's County - Speed Monitoring Systems - Intersection of Suitland Road and Skyline Drive PG 310-20 [HB-319]
Authorizing the placement and use of up to two speed monitoring systems at the southern intersection of Suitland Road and Skyline Drive in Prince George's County, subject to certain signage requirements.
Sponsored by: Rep.
Hearing 3/06 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/18/2020
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Prince George's County - Speed Monitoring Systems - Maryland Route 382 (Croom Road) PG 307-20 [HB-273]
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.
Hearing 3/06 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/18/2020
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Prince George's County - Speed Monitoring Systems - Maryland Route 210 (Indian Head Highway) PG 306-20 [HB-275]
Repealing the requirement that certain revenue collected by Prince George's County as a result of violations recorded by speed monitoring systems on Maryland Route 210 (Indian Head Highway) be deposited into the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund and requiring that the revenue be credited to the State Highway Administration to be used solely for certain safety-related purposes related to Maryland Route 210 in Prince George's County; and repealing a certain funding source for the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund.
Sponsored by: Rep.
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 147 on 05/08/2020
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Prince George's County - Speed Monitoring Systems - Church Road PG 302-20 [HB-290]
Authorizing the placement and use of one speed monitoring system on Church Road between Old Stage Road and Dunwood Valley Drive in Prince George's County, subject to certain placement and signage requirements.
Sponsored by: Rep.
Hearing 3/06 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/18/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Public Safety - Department of State Police - Primary Enforcement for Interstate 83 (Jones Falls Expressway) in Baltimore City [HB-252]
Establishing as a responsibility of the Department of State Police primary traffic enforcement and emergency response on Interstate 83 (Jones Falls Expressway) in Baltimore City between Fayette Street and the City border with Baltimore County; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Maggie McIntosh
Hearing 3/03 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/10/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
State Highway Administration - Highway Work Permits - Pedestrian Access (Pedestrian Access Act of 2020) [HB-194]
Requiring a person that obtains a highway work permit from the State Highway Administration to maintain a safe alternative pedestrian path at work sites that are within 1 mile of Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority rail or bus rapid transit stations or Maryland Transit Administration rail or bus rapid transit stations, including Maryland Area Regional Commuter (MARC) stations; requiring the Administration to make available information on best practices for the maintenance of pedestrian access in certain areas; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathleen Dumais
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 102 on 05/08/2020
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Vehicle Laws - Overtaking and Passing Bicycles [SB-199]
Authorizing the driver of a vehicle to drive on the left side of the roadway in a no-passing zone to overtake and pass at a safe distance a bicycle traveling in the same direction in accordance with a certain provision of law and in a certain manner.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Lee
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 115 on 05/08/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Motor Vehicle Registration - Exception - City of Havre de Grace [HB-217]
Creating an exception to motor vehicle registration requirements for low speed electric vehicles in the City of Havre de Grace that are owned and operated by the City of Havre de Grace; defining a "low speed electric vehicle" as a vehicle capable of a sustained speed of 20 miles per hour but not more than 25 miles per hour; providing that a person who operates a low speed electric vehicle in the City of Havre de Grace may operate the vehicle only on certain roadways and, between dusk and dawn, only under certain circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mary Ann Lisanti
Hearing 2/21 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/05/2020