Maryland § 21-901.3

§ 21-901.3.

    (a)    In this section, “vulnerable individual” means:

        (1)    A pedestrian, including an individual who is lawfully:

            (i)    Actively working on a highway or a utility facility along a highway;

            (ii)    Providing emergency services on a highway; or

            (iii)    On a sidewalk or footpath;

        (2)    An individual who is lawfully riding or leading an animal on a highway, shoulder, crosswalk, or sidewalk; or

        (3)    An individual who is lawfully operating or riding any of the following on a highway, shoulder, crosswalk, or sidewalk:

            (i)    A bicycle;

            (ii)    A farm tractor or farm equipment;

            (iii)    A play vehicle;

            (iv)    A motor scooter;

            (v)    A motorcycle;

            (vi)    An animal–drawn vehicle;

            (vii)    An EPAMD; or

            (viii)    A wheelchair.

    (b)    An individual may not cause the serious physical injury or death of a vulnerable individual as a result of the individual operating a motor vehicle in violation of any provision of this title.

    (c)    (1)    An individual charged with a violation of subsection (b) of this section:

            (i)    Must appear in court; and

            (ii)    May not prepay the fine.

        (2)    An individual convicted of a violation of subsection (b) of this section is subject to a fine not exceeding $2,000.

    (d)    In addition to the penalties provided under subsection (c) of this section, the court may order an individual convicted of a violation of subsection (b) of this section to:

        (1)    Participate in a motor vehicle safety course; and

        (2)    Perform up to 150 hours of community service.

    (e)    The Administration shall suspend the driver’s license of an individual convicted of a violation of subsection (b) of this section for at least 7 days but not more than 6 months.