Md. Code, Transportation § 21-209
This is the official text of Md. Code, Transportation § 21-209, part of Maryland’s Code, Transportation — governs vehicles, drivers, and roadways.
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§21–209.
Official statutory text
Vehicular traffic approaching a nonfunctioning traffic control signal at an intersection shall:
(1) Stop:
(i) At a clearly marked stop line;
(ii) If there is no clearly marked stop line, before entering any crosswalk; or
(iii) If there is no clearly marked stop line or crosswalk, before entering the intersection;
(2) Yield to any vehicle or pedestrian in the intersection; and
(3) Remain stopped until it is safe to enter and continue through the intersection.
(1) Stop:
(i) At a clearly marked stop line;
(ii) If there is no clearly marked stop line, before entering any crosswalk; or
(iii) If there is no clearly marked stop line or crosswalk, before entering the intersection;
(2) Yield to any vehicle or pedestrian in the intersection; and
(3) Remain stopped until it is safe to enter and continue through the intersection.
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