Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1117
This is the official text of Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1117, part of Maryland’s Code, Transportation — governs vehicles, drivers, and roadways.
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§21–1117.
Official statutory text
(a) (1) This section applies throughout this State, whether on or off a highway.
(2) For purposes of this section, any noise level above that adopted by the Administrator under § 22-601 of this article is excessive.
(b) A person may not drive a motor vehicle in any improper manner intended to cause skidding.
(c) A person may not drive a motor vehicle in any improper manner intended to cause spinning of wheels.
(d) A person may not drive a motor vehicle in any improper manner intended to cause excessive noise.
(2) For purposes of this section, any noise level above that adopted by the Administrator under § 22-601 of this article is excessive.
(b) A person may not drive a motor vehicle in any improper manner intended to cause skidding.
(c) A person may not drive a motor vehicle in any improper manner intended to cause spinning of wheels.
(d) A person may not drive a motor vehicle in any improper manner intended to cause excessive noise.
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