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Introduced
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
In Committee
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Bicycles, Play Vehicles, and Unicycles - Authorizations and Requirements FOR the purpose of authorizing a person to ride a bicycle, play vehicle, or unicycle on a sidewalk or sidewalk area unless prohibited by local ordinance; requiring a person riding a bicycle, play vehicle, or unicycle on a sidewalk or sidewalk area or in or through a crosswalk to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian or a person riding on an electric personal assistive mobility device; and generally relating to riding bicycles, play vehicles, and unicycles. BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, Article - Transportation Section 21-1103(a) Annotated Code of Maryland (2020 Replacement Volume and 2023 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Transportation Section 21-1103(b) and 21-1202(b) Annotated Code of Maryland (2020 Replacement Volume and 2023 Supplement)
AI Summary
This bill authorizes individuals to ride bicycles, play vehicles, and unicycles on sidewalks and sidewalk areas unless prohibited by local ordinance. It requires those operating such vehicles on sidewalks, sidewalk areas, or crosswalks to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and individuals using electric personal assistive mobility devices. The bill also clarifies that certain traffic control signals and regulations apply to people operating bicycles, play vehicles, and unicycles in these areas.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing (13:00:00 1/31/2024 ) (on 01/31/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0077?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0077f.pdf |
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