Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
TRANSPORTATION |
TITLE 21. VEHICLE LAWS -- RULES OF THE ROAD |
SUBTITLE 12. OPERATION OF BICYCLES AND PLAY VEHICLES |
§ 21-1203. Riding on bicycles or motor scooters
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(a) Operator to be seated. -- The operator of a bicycle or a motor scooter may ride the bicycle or motor scooter only on or astride a permanent and regular seat securely attached to it.
(b) Seat required for passenger -- Bicycle. -- A bicycle may not carry any passenger unless it is designed for and equipped with a seat securely attached to it for each passenger.
(c) Seat required for passenger -- Motor scooter. -- A motor scooter may not carry any passenger unless it is designed for and equipped with a seat securely attached to it and footrests for each passenger.