Maryland HB1567 mandates audible warnings and specific lighting for bicycles, motor scooters, and EPAMDs to enhance safety.
Maryland HB1567 requires bicycles, motor scooters, and EPAMDs to be equipped with a front lamp emitting white light visible from 500 feet and a rear red reflector or lamp visible from 500 feet. It mandates an audible warning device capable of signaling at least 100 feet away. Operators must exercise due care to avoid collisions and pass pedestrians at a safe distance. Violations are secondary offenses with a $25 civil penalty.
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