(a) Prohibition. Except as provided in subsection (b), a person may not drive a vehicle on a sidewalk or sidewalk area unless it is a permanent or authorized temporary driveway.
(b) Exceptions.
(1) For the purpose of this section, “bicycle” has the meaning set forth in § 11-104 of the Transportation Article of the State Code, except that it does not include a “moped” as defined in § 11-134.1 of the Transportation Article of the State Code.
(2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii), a person may ride a bicycle, play vehicle, or unicycle on a public sidewalk or public sidewalk area.
(ii) If it is in the public interest for the safety of riders or pedestrians, the Director of the Department of Public Works may prohibit riding on sidewalks or sidewalk areas as designated by signage.
(iii) Riders on sidewalks and sidewalk areas shall:
1. have all rights and duties of a pedestrian under the same circumstances, except that the rider shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and persons using a personal assistive mobility device;
2. obey all State and County rules of the road; and
3. ride at reasonable speeds and not otherwise create a hazard.
(c) Sanction for violation. A violation of this section is punishable by a fine of $50.
(1985 Code, Art. 18, § 4-102) (Bill No. 11-12; Bill No. 59-21; Bill No. 45-23)
State Code reference – Transportation Article, § 21-1103.