Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1305
This is the official text of Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1305, part of Maryland’s Code, Transportation — governs vehicles, drivers, and roadways.
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§21–1305.
Official statutory text
(a) If any motorcycle carries a passenger other than in a sidecar or enclosed cab, the motorcycle shall be equipped with footrests for the passenger.
(b) A person may not operate any motorcycle with handlebars more than 20 inches in height above the part of the seat occupied by the operator.
(b) A person may not operate any motorcycle with handlebars more than 20 inches in height above the part of the seat occupied by the operator.
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