Vehicle Laws - Bicycles, Play Vehicles, and Unicycles - Crosswalks

HB 422 allows cyclists, play vehicles (like scooters), and unicycles to enter an intersection on a red traffic signal when a pedestrian "walk" signal is active, directly affecting these non-motorized users at crosswalks. The bill amends Maryland law to clarify that operators must yield to all vehicles and pedestrians already in the intersection before proceeding. It specifically updates Section 21-1202 of the Maryland Transportation Code to permit this maneuver at intersections with pedestrian-controlled signals. The change takes effect October 1, 2025, and does not alter existing requirements for cyclists to follow other traffic laws.