Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1203
Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1203
in effect(a) The operator of a bicycle or a motor scooter may ride the bicycle or motor scooter only:
(1) On or astride a permanent and regular seat securely attached to it; or
(2) For an electric low speed scooter, by standing on a platform designed to carry the operator.
(b) A bicycle may not carry any passenger unless it is designed for and equipped with a seat securely attached to it for each passenger.
(c) A motor scooter may not carry any passenger unless it is designed for and equipped with a seat securely attached to it and footrests for each passenger.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gtr§ion=21-1203&enactments=falseFetched: 10/17/2026