Md. TRANSPORTATION Code Ann. § 21-509

§ 21-509. Controlled access highways

(a)  Walking along highway. —  Except as provided in subsection (j) of this section, a pedestrian may not walk along a controlled access highway.

(b)  Walking on highway. —  Except as provided in subsection (j) of this section, a pedestrian may not walk on a controlled access highway.

(c)  Walking along ramps. —  Except as provided in subsection (j) of this section, a pedestrian may not walk along a ramp leading to or from a controlled access highway.

(d)  Walking on ramps. —  Except as provided in subsection (j) of this section, a pedestrian may not walk on a ramp leading to or from a controlled access highway.

(e)  Walking along access roads. —  Except as provided in subsection (j) of this section, a pedestrian may not walk along an access road leading to or from a controlled access highway.

(f)  Walking on access roads. —  Except as provided in subsection (j) of this section, a pedestrian may not walk on an access road leading to or from a controlled access highway.

(g)  Leaving vehicle on highway. —  Except as provided in subsection (j) of this section, a person may not leave any vehicle that is on a controlled access highway.

(h)  Leaving vehicles on ramps. —  Except as provided in subsection (j) of this section, a person may not leave any vehicle that is on a ramp leading to or from a controlled access highway.

(i)  Leaving vehicles on access roads. —  Except as provided in subsection (j) of this section, a person may not leave any vehicle that is on an access road leading to or from a controlled access highway.

(j)  Exceptions. —  This section does not apply to a person if an emergency prevents the movement of a vehicle in which he is riding and the person goes only to the nearest telephone or other source of assistance, nor to a person boarding or leaving a bus within a bus stop approved by the State Highway Administration.


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Similar Law in Other Jurisdictions

  • Minnesota: 169.305: Controlled-Access Rules and Penalties
  • Nevada: NRS 484B.593: Restrictions on use of controlled-access highway; penalty