Section 21-1209 - Throwing object at bicycle, EPAMD, or motor scooter(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the driver of a vehicle shall:(1) Exercise due care to avoid colliding with any bicycle, epamd, or motor scooter being ridden by a person; and(2) When overtaking a bicycle, an epamd, or a motor scooter, pass safely at a distance of not less than 3 feet, unless, at the time:(i) The bicycle, epamd, or motor scooter rider fails to operate the vehicle in conformance with § 21-1205(a) of this subtitle ("Riding to right side of roadway") or § 21-1205.1(b) of this subtitle ("Roadway with bike lane or shoulder paved to smooth surface");(ii) A passing clearance of less than 3 feet is caused solely by the bicycle, epamd, or motor scooter rider failing to maintain a steady course; or(iii) The highway on which the vehicle is being driven is not wide enough to lawfully pass the bicycle, epamd, or motor scooter at a distance of at least 3 feet.(b) A person may not throw any object at or in the direction of any person riding a bicycle, anepamd,or a motor scooter.(c) A person may not open the door of any motor vehicle with intent to strike, injure, or interfere with any person riding a bicycle, anepamd,or a motor scooter.(d)(1) Unless otherwise specified in this title, the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a person who is lawfully riding a bicycle, anepamd, or a motor scooter in a designated bike lane or shoulder if the driver of the vehicle is about to enter or cross the designated bike lane or shoulder.(2)(I) a person may not commit a violation of paragraph (1) of this subsection that contributes to THE SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY OR DEATH OF A PERSON RIDING A BICYCLE, epamd, OR MOTOR SCOOTER.(II) a person convicted of a violation of subparagraph (I) of this paragraph is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 months or a fine not exceeding $2,000 or both.Amended by 2024 Md. Laws, Ch. 465,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2024.Amended by 2024 Md. Laws, Ch. 464,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2024.