§ 25-114. Targeting motorcycles only at checkpoints prohibited; exceptions.

MD Transp Code § 25-114 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In this section, “checkpoint” means a predetermined fixed location at which a police officer stops a motor vehicle or a specific sequence of motor vehicles to conduct safety inspections, inspect drivers’ licenses or registrations, or evaluate drivers for impairment.

(b)    Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a police officer at a motor vehicle checkpoint may not target only motorcycles for inspection or evaluation.

(c)    A police officer at a motor vehicle checkpoint established as part of a police search or investigation may target motorcycles as appropriate.