Maryland § 22-219
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 22-219, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-219.
(a) Any vehicle may be equipped with and, when required under the Maryland Vehicle Law, shall be equipped with a stop lamp or lamps on the rear of the vehicle, which:
(1) Shall display a red light, visible from a distance of not less than 300 feet to the rear in normal sunlight;
(2) Shall be actuated on application of the service brake; and
(3) May, but need not, be incorporated with one or more other rear lamps.
(b) Any vehicle may be equipped with and, when required under § 22-206(b) of this subtitle, shall be equipped with electric turn signals that indicate an intention to turn by flashing lights showing to the front and rear of a vehicle or on a combination of vehicles on the side of the vehicle or combination toward which the turn is to be made.
(c) The lamps showing to the front shall be mounted on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable and, when signaling, shall emit white or amber light, or any shade of light between white and amber.
(d) The lamps showing to the rear shall be mounted on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable, and, when signaling, shall emit a red or amber light, or any shade of color between red and amber.
(e) Turn signal lamps on vehicles 80 inches or more in overall width shall be visible from a distance of not less than 500 feet in normal sunlight.
(f) Turn signal lamps on vehicles less than 80 inches wide shall be visible at a distance of not less than 300 feet in normal sunlight.
(g) No lamp may project a glaring or dazzling light.
(h) Turn signal lamps may, but need not, be incorporated in other lamps on the vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 22-219
What does Maryland Code § 22-219 cover?
Section 22-219 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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