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HB 1381

Vehicle Laws - Stopping, Standing, or Parking in a Bike Lane or Bicycle Path - Prohibition

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Michele Guyton and 1 co-sponsor

Maryland bill prohibits parking or stopping vehicles in bike lanes to improve cyclist safety and infrastructure utility through clearer legal enforcement.

Hearing 4/03 at 1:00 p.m.
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Bill Summary · HB 1381

Legislative bill overview

HB 1381 prohibits vehicles from stopping, standing, or parking in bicycle lanes or bicycle paths in Maryland. The bill establishes a clear legal restriction on motor vehicle use of spaces designated for bicycles, with enforcement mechanisms implied through the vehicle code framework.

Why is this important

Bicycle lanes and paths serve as dedicated infrastructure for cyclists, and vehicle obstruction creates safety hazards, forces cyclists into traffic, and reduces the utility of these facilities. This bill clarifies enforcement authority and removes ambiguity about whether such parking violations are legally prohibited, potentially increasing compliance and cycling safety.

Potential points of contention

  • Enforcement practicality - Police departments may lack resources to consistently enforce bike lane violations, limiting the bill's real-world effectiveness
  • Definition specificity - The bill may need clearer language distinguishing between temporary stops (loading/unloading), disabled parking exceptions, and other edge cases
  • Vehicle access conflicts - Businesses and residents adjacent to bike lanes may argue for exemptions for brief stops, deliveries, or emergency access, creating implementation disputes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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