Section 6-404 - Use of a vehicle on private property. - Maryland Statutes

§ 6-404. Use of a vehicle on private property.
 

(a)  Scope of section.- This section does not apply to: 

(1) a vessel; 

(2) a military, fire, or law enforcement vehicle; 

(3) a farm-type tractor, other agricultural equipment used for agricultural purposes, or construction equipment used for agricultural purposes or earth moving; 

(4) earth-moving or construction equipment used for those purposes; or 

(5) a lawn mower, snowblower, garden or lawn tractor, or golf cart while being used for its designed purpose. 

(b)  Prohibited.- Except when traveling on a clearly designated private driveway, a person may not use a vehicle or off-road vehicle on private property unless the person has in the person's possession the written permission of the owner or tenant of the private property. 

(c)  Penalty.- A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 27, §§ 576(c)(2), 577(a)(3), (b); 2002, ch. 26, § 2; 2003, ch. 21, § 1.]