Vehicle Laws - Bicycles - Operation at Intersections

SB 627 modifies Maryland's vehicle laws to allow cyclists to proceed through stop signs without stopping under specific conditions. It directly affects bicycle riders approaching intersections on highways with two or fewer lanes for moving traffic. The key provision permits cyclists to cautiously turn or go through the intersection if they slow to a reasonable speed and yield to vehicles already in the intersection or approaching vehicles that pose immediate danger. This exception applies to both the stop sign rule (Section 21-707) and general bicycle operation rules (Section 21-1202), replacing the standard stop requirement with these safety conditions. The bill takes effect October 1, 2025.