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§ 21-1205.2. Operation of an electric bicycle

MD Transp Code § 21-1205.2 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2)    of this subsection, electric bicycles may be operated where bicycles are allowed to travel, including bike lanes.

(2)    (i)    A local authority or State agency that has jurisdiction over a bicycle path may prohibit the operation of a Class 1 or Class 2 electric bicycle on the bicycle path.

(ii)    A Class 3 electric bicycle may not be operated on a bicycle path unless:

1.    The bicycle path is within or adjacent to a highway right–of–way; or

2.    Allowed by a local authority or State agency with jurisdiction over the bicycle path.

(iii)    A local authority or State agency with jurisdiction over a trail may regulate the use of electric bicycles of any class on a trail designated as nonmotorized if the trail has a natural surface tread made by clearing and grading native soil with no added surfacing materials.

(b)    (1)    A person under the age of 16 years may not operate a Class 3 electric bicycle on a public highway.

(2)    A person under the age of 16 years may ride as a passenger on a Class 3 electric bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers.

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