Maryland
GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Maryland. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
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Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Universal helmet law enacted 1992.
5 years
40 and over: vision test required
70
70
70
70
55
55
0.15
180 days for both.08 & .15, for first offense.
Yes, with interlock
Mandatory for all convictions
Yes
Yes
Under 8 yrs unless over 57" tall. Rear-facing until age 2 or until they exceed the height/weight specifications of the manufacturer.
8-15 yrs or under 8 yrs and over 57" tall
Nighttime driving: 18 years Driving with passengers: 16 years, 11 months
15 / 9
9
60 (10)
16 / 6
Midnight - 5 a.m.
First 5 months: no passengers under 18 (secondary enforcement)
Primary; Secondary for rear seat occupants
16 and over
Under 16 yrs: All 16 yrs and over: Front (secondary enforcement in rear seat)
Yes. Primary law.
Yes, handheld ban. Primary law.
Drivers under 18. Primary law.
All drivers. Primary law.
Permitted by state law
Statewide
Permitted by state law and city ordinance
School zones (only during certain hours); Montgomery County residential districts; areas in or near institutes of higher education in Prince George's County; construction zones on expressways or controlled access highways with a speed limit 45 mph or greater
None
Decriminalized and legal for medical and recreational use
None
States Ramp Up Traffic Safety Initiatives Ahead of Deadly Summer Travel Season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 26, 2021
CONTACT: Adam Snider, 202-580-7930
202-365-8971 (after hours)
As traffic volumes rise, State Highway Safety Offices increase efforts to protect road users
States Ramp Up Traffic Safety Initiatives Ahead of Deadly Summer Travel Season
'They Are Up Significantly': Safety Association Says DMV Crashes Have Spiked
Speeding Increases During Pandemic, Prompting Safety Groups To Take Action
New Program to Focus on 2020 Roadway Death Spike
After Rise in Speeding During Pandemic, Groups Launch Initiatives to Slow Drivers Down
Three national roadway safety organizations — the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF) — are partnering to fund and evaluate pilot projects by two states to reduce speeding.
After Rise in Speeding During Pandemic, Groups Launch Initiatives to Slow Drivers Down
GHSA News Release
March 4, 2021
After Rise in Speeding During Pandemic, Groups Launch Initiatives to Slow Drivers Down
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 4, 2021
CONTACT: Adam Snider (GHSA), 202-580-7930 or 202-365-8971 (after hours)
Joe Young (IIHS), 434-985-9244 or 504-641-0491 (after hours)
David Reich (NRSF), 914-325-9997
As the Pandemic Opens More Roadways to Pedestrians, States Help Launch October as Pedestrian Safety Month
As the Pandemic Opens More Roadways to Pedestrians, States Help Launch October as Pedestrian Safety Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 29, 2020
CONTACT: Adrian Nicholas, 202-580-7934, anicholas@ghsa.org
AFTER-HOURS CONTACT: Pam Shadel Fischer, 908-619-2786, pfischer@ghsa.org