Motorcycles

Baltimore City Code art. 31, subtit. 16, pt. 4

in effect

Baltimore City Code, Article 31, § 16-26 Helmets required.

§ 16-26. Helmets required. Every person who is driving, or riding on as a passenger, a moving motor-driven 2- or 3-wheel vehicle known generally as a motorcycle or motor bike shall at such time be wearing a firm and durable protective helmet or headgear. (Ord. 68-250.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 31, § 16-27 Safety goggles required.

§ 16-27. Safety goggles required. Every person who is driving or riding as a passenger on a moving motor-driven 2- or 3-wheel vehicle known generally as a motorcycle or motor bike shall at all times be wearing safety goggles or a face shield approved by the Director of Transportation. (Ord. 25-435; Ord. 68-250.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 31, § 16-28 Must be able to achieve top legal speed.

§ 16-28. Must be able to achieve top legal speed. No person shall operate a motor-driven 2- or 3-wheel vehicle known generally as a motorcycle or motor bike on the streets or highways of Baltimore City unless its speed capability is at least equal to the posted speed limit on said highway. (Ord. 68-250.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 31, § 16-29 Penalties.

§ 16-29. Penalties. A violation of any provision of this subtitle is a misdemeanor, punishable upon conviction by a fine of not less than $10 or more than $100 for each such violation. (Ord. 68-250.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 31, § 16-30 {Reserved}

Source: City of Baltimore Department of Legislative Reference, City of Baltimore Law Library (codes.baltimorecity.gov; Open Law Library bulk XML)URL: https://codes.baltimorecity.gov/us/md/cities/baltimore/code/31/16/4Fetched: 10/25/2026