Md. Code, Transportation § 21-103
This is the official text of Md. Code, Transportation § 21-103, part of Maryland’s Code, Transportation — governs vehicles, drivers, and roadways.
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§21–103.
Official statutory text
(a) (1) A person may not willfully disobey any lawful order or direction of any police officer.
(2) This subsection may not be construed to authorize a police officer at a motor vehicle checkpoint, as defined in § 25–114 of this article, to target only motorcycles for inspection or evaluation, except as appropriate at a police checkpoint established as part of a police search or investigation.
(b) (1) A police officer may summon witnesses to testify under oath on any charge brought under the Maryland Vehicle Law.
(2) A person may not willfully disobey a summons.
(2) This subsection may not be construed to authorize a police officer at a motor vehicle checkpoint, as defined in § 25–114 of this article, to target only motorcycles for inspection or evaluation, except as appropriate at a police checkpoint established as part of a police search or investigation.
(b) (1) A police officer may summon witnesses to testify under oath on any charge brought under the Maryland Vehicle Law.
(2) A person may not willfully disobey a summons.
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