Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 21-901.1
Reckless driving
Effective Oct 1, 2025Added by Acts 1977, c. 14, § 2, eff. July 1, 1977. Amended by Acts 2000, c. 315, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2000; Acts 2017, c. 55, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2017; Acts 2025, c. 446, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 2025; Acts 2025, c. 447, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 2025.State of Maryland
(a) A person is guilty of reckless driving if the person drives a motor vehicle:
- (1) In wanton or willful disregard for the safety of persons or property;
- (2) In a manner that indicates a wanton or willful disregard for the safety of persons or property; or
- (3) At a speed at least 30 miles per hour above the posted speed limit.
- (b) A person is guilty of negligent driving if the person drives a motor vehicle in a careless or imprudent manner that endangers any property or the life or person of any individual.
(c)
- (1) A person convicted of a violation of subsection (a) of this section is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 60 days or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
- (2) A person convicted of a violation of subsection (b) of this section is subject to a fine not exceeding $750.
Added by Acts 1977, c. 14, § 2, eff. July 1, 1977. Amended by Acts 2000, c. 315, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2000; Acts 2017, c. 55, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2017; Acts 2025, c. 446, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 2025; Acts 2025, c. 447, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 2025.
Formerly Art. 66 ½, § 11-901.