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MD SB627

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

William Smith

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows bicyclists approaching a stop sign at intersections with highways of two or fewer lanes to proceed through or make a turn without coming to a complete stop
  • Requires bicyclists using this provision to reduce speed to a reasonable rate and yield right-of-way to any vehicle already in the intersection
  • Bicyclists must also yield to any approaching vehicle on another highway that is close enough to pose an immediate danger
  • Amends Maryland Transportation Code Sections 21-707 and 21-1202
  • Takes effect October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Vehicle Laws - Bicycles - Operation at Intersections

Safety

Last Action

Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m.

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Judicial Proceedings1/29/2025

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