Maryland Motorcycle Legislation

Legislative Session 2007

bulletHelmet Law
bulletRight-of-Way Violation Penalties

Legislative Session 2006

bulletHelmet Law
bulletRight-of-Way Violation Penalties
bulletLegislative Gear-up Seminar

Legislative Session 2005

bulletHelmet Law
bulletRight-of-Way Violation Penalties
bulletMVA Motorcycle Safety Ride

Legislative Session 2004

bulletHelmet Law
bulletRight-of-Way Violation Penalties
bulletMotorcycle Safety Program

Legislative Session 2003

bulletHelmet Law
bulletRight-of-Way Violation Penalties

Legislative Session 2002

bulletHelmet Law
bulletVeteran License Plates
bulletEqual Access
bulletAgriculture License Plates

Legislative Session 2001

bulletHelmet Law
bulletLegislative Summary
bulletHelmet Law History From 1992
bulletMaryland Motorcycle Accident/Fatality Information (October, 2000)
bulletGoldstein Study 
The Effect of Motorcycle Helmet Use on the Probability of Fatality and the Severity of Head And Neck Injuries

Legislative Session 2000

bulletMTAG
bulletLetter to MTA regarding MTAG (electronic toll collection) (January 12, 2000)
bulletMTAG Notice to all Motorcyclists (September, 1999) The quality of the scanned image is not good and the flyer can be difficult to read.  If you would like a copy sent to you from MTA call 1-888-321-MTAG and ask for the 'Notice To All Motorcyclists'.
bulletHelmet Law - House Bill 143
bulletMaryland Motorcycle Accident/Fatality Graphs (April, 2000)
bulletHouse Bill 143 Final Status (February 24, 2000)
bulletHouse Bill 143 Hearing (February 16, 2000)
bulletHouse Bill 143 (January 19, 2000)

Legislative Session 1999

bulletHelmet Law - Senate Bill 239
This bill provides that motorcycle helmet laws apply only to minors.  Current law requires anyone riding or operating a motorcycle to wear a helmet.
bulletVote Tally (March, 1999)
bulletABATE Testimony (February, 1999)
bulletNHTSA Testimony (February, 1999)
bulletDOT Inspector General Investigation of NHTSA Testimony (April, 1999)
bulletDOT Inspector General Findings of NHTSA Testimony ( June, 1999) 
bulletNHTSA July Legislative Update (July, 1999)
bulletGEICO Testimony - GEICO Wants Your Rights (February, 1999)
GEICO provided written testimony for the SB 239 committee hearing.   In the summarizing paragraph, they stated that, "SOME RIGHTS ARE NOT WORTH HAVING".  Who authorized them to decide which ones are worthy and which ones are not? 
bulletMaryland Motorcycle Accident and Fatality Statistics (September 1999)
bulletMaryland Motorcycle Accident/Fatality Graphs (February, 1999)