| Motorcycle Laws In Maryland |
| Safety
Helmet |
Required
by law |
| State
Funded Rider Ed |
Available
for all eligible applicants-required under age 18 |
| Eye
Protection |
Required
by law unless equipped with windscreen |
| Daytime Use
of Headlight |
No
Restriction |
| Passenger
Seat |
Required
if carrying a passenger |
| Passenger
Footrest |
Required
if carrying a passenger |
| Passenger
Age Restriction |
None |
| Helmet
Speakers |
Single
earphone only |
| Periodic
Safety Inspection |
Required
by law-upon title transfer |
| Mirror
Left(L) Right(R) |
Two
required by law |
| Radar
Detector |
No
Restriction |
| Turn Signals |
Not
required per § 22-206(b)(1) |
| Muffler |
Muffler
required. |
| Maximum
Sound Level |
Maximum
allowable
A-weighted sound levels based on measurement distance of 50 feet (Sec.
11.14.07.04): 1)After 7/1/75 82-86dBA 2)after 1/1/79 78-82dBA. |
| State
Insurance Requirements |
Compulsory
Liability (Minimum Limits)(20/40/10) |
| Handlebar
Height |
Maximum
of 15" above seat |
| Earplugs |
Prohibited
by law with the exception of: "Custom Made Earplugs" Refer to: Sectioni
21-1120 of the Maryland Code of Laws. |
| Rider-Education
Waiver |
Skill
& Knowledge Test |
| Accept
Motorcycle Endorsement From
Other States |
Yes |
| Accept
RiderEd Completion Card From
Other States |
No |
| Motorcycles
operating two abreast in
same lane |
Yes. §
21-1303 - Operating on laned roadways
Motorcycles not to be driven more than two abreast.- Motorcycles may
not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane. |
| Lane
Splitting |
§
21-1303. Operating on laned roadways(c)
Overtaking and passing.- The operator of a motorcycle may not overtake
and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken
(d) Driving between lanes of traffic prohibited.- A person may not
operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines
or rows of vehicles |
| Lemon Law
Coverage |
Yes;
Maryland (MD) Lemon Law - Sections 14-1501 - 12-1504 of the Commercial
Law Articles - § 14-1502 - |
