Signed into LawFiled Jan 28, 2026
Sponsor: Beauchamp
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Approved by the Governor - Chapter 781
May 26, 2026
Summary
The law makes it illegal for anyone in Wicomico County to stand in a roadway, shoulder, median or intersection that the county or a municipality determines is inherently dangerous. Police may only issue a citation if the area has proper warning signs that meet state traffic‑control specifications. The measure is intended to improve safety for pedestrians and drivers on high‑risk roadways.
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