Md. TRANSPORTATION Code Ann. § 21-604

§ 21-604. Turning, slowing, and stopping movements; required signals

(a)  Manner of making turn. —  A person may not turn a vehicle at an intersection, unless the vehicle is in the position required by § 21-601 of this subtitle.

(b)  Entering private roads or driveways. —  A person may not turn a vehicle to enter a private road or driveway or otherwise turn a vehicle from a direct course or move it right or left on a roadway or from a shoulder or bikeway onto a roadway, unless the movement can be made with reasonable safety.

(c)  Required signals. —  A person may not, if any other vehicle might be affected by the movement, turn a vehicle until he gives an appropriate signal in the manner required by this subtitle.

(d)  Where signals to be given. —  When required, a signal of intention to turn right or left shall be given continuously during at least the last 100 feet traveled by the vehicle before turning; except that a bicyclist may interrupt the turning signal to maintain control of the bicycle.

(e)  Stopping or decreasing speed. —  If there is an opportunity to signal, a person may not stop or suddenly decrease the speed of a vehicle until he gives an appropriate signal in the manner required by this subtitle to the driver of any other vehicle immediately to the rear.

(f)  Use of signal lamps. —  The signals provided for in § 21-605 (b) and (c) of this subtitle:

(1)  May be used to indicate an intention to turn, change lanes, or start from a stopped, standing, or parked position; and

(2)  May not be flashed as a courtesy or “do pass” signal to the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear.


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Similar Law in Other Jurisdictions

  • Georgia: § 40-6-123: Turning movements; signals required on turning, changing lane, slowing, or stopping
  • Illinois: 625 ILCS 5/11-804: When signal required