MD HB1567

Operators of bicycles, motor scooters, and electric personal assistive mobility devices (EPAMDs) must exercise due care to avoid collisions and pass vehicles or pedestrians at a distance of not less than 3 feet, if practicable

Operators must give an audible warning by voice, bell, horn, or other device before overtaking and passing a pedestrian

EPAMDs are now authorized to be equipped with bells, horns, or other audible signaling devices capable of being heard from at least 100 feet (previously only bicycles and motor scooters were permitted)

Violations are classified as secondary offenses only, meaning police can only enforce when detaining someone for a suspected violation of another provision of the code

Civil penalty for violations is $25; effective date is October 1, 2026