§ 21-1103. Driving on sidewalk

MD Transp Code § 21-1103 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    Except as provided in subsection (b), (c), or (d) of this section, a person may not drive any vehicle on a sidewalk or sidewalk area unless it is a permanent or authorized temporary driveway.

(b)    (1)    For the purposes of this subsection, “bicycle” does not include “moped”, as defined in § 11–134.1 of this article.

(2)    Where allowed by local ordinance, a person may ride a bicycle, play vehicle, or unicycle on a sidewalk or sidewalk area.

(3)    In a place where a person may ride a bicycle on a sidewalk or sidewalk area, a person may also ride a bicycle from the curb or edge of the roadway in or through a crosswalk to the opposite curb or edge of the roadway.

(c)    Unless prohibited by local ordinance, an individual with a disability may use a special vehicle other than a wheelchair on sidewalks or sidewalk areas.

(d)    An individual may use a wheelchair on sidewalks or sidewalk areas in accordance with § 21–501.1 of this title.