Md. Code, Transportation § 11-162
Md. Code, Transportation § 11-162
in effect“Stop” means:
(1) Where used in a mandatory sense, the complete cessation from movement; and
(2) Where used in a prohibitory sense, to halt even momentarily a vehicle, whether or not it is occupied, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or a traffic control device.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gtr§ion=11-162&enactments=falseFetched: 10/17/2026