MD SB155

Authorizes persons operating bicycles, play vehicles, or unicycles at intersections facing a red traffic signal to enter the intersection and cross the highway when a pedestrian "walk" signal is displayed for their direction of travel

Requires cyclists and operators of play vehicles or unicycles to yield the right-of-way to any vehicle or pedestrian lawfully using the intersection before entering under the pedestrian walk signal

Allows traffic control devices to override this permission, meaning local jurisdictions can prohibit this maneuver at specific intersections

Amends Section 21-1202 of the Maryland Transportation Article

Effective date: October 1, 2026