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§ 21-801.1.
(a) Unless there is a special danger that requires a lower speed to comply
with § 21-801 of this subtitle, the limits specified in this section
or otherwise established under this subtitle are maximum lawful speeds.
A person may not drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed that exceeds
these limits.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the maximum speed limits
are:
(1) 30 miles an hour on:
(i) All highways in a business district; and
(ii) Undivided highways in a residential district;
(2) 35 miles an hour on divided highways in a residential district;
(3) 50 miles an hour on undivided highways in other locations; and
(4) 55 miles an hour on divided highways in other locations.
(c) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, a posted maximum
speed limit lawfully in effect on December 31, 1974, is a maximum
lawful speed even if it differs from a limit specified in subsection
(b) of this section.
(d) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, a maximum speed
limit specified in subsection (b) of this section or in effect under
subsection (c) of this section may be altered as provided in this
subtitle.
(e) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, a maximum speed
limit of more than 55 miles an hour may not be established or continued
on any highway in this State that:
(i) Is not an interstate highway or an expressway; or
(ii) Would subject the State to federal funding sanctions under 23 United
States Code § 154.
(2) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection, a
maximum speed limit of more than 65 miles an hour may not be
established on any highway in the State.
(f) (1) Unless otherwise posted on a public road in a residential subdivision,
in residential subdivisions in St. Mary's County, a posted speed limit
on a main access road applies to all public roads in the residential
subdivision, even if the posted speed limit on the main access road is
less than 30 miles per hour.
(2) The provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection do not apply when a
through road traverses a residential subdivision. The maximum speed
limit applicable to the subdivision shall be posted on each road
exiting off the through road and into the subdivision, along with the
posting on the main access road.
(3) A maximum speed limit established under this subsection in a
residential subdivision shall be based on the subdivision's road
design, motor vehicle traffic, and pedestrian safety.
§ 21-901.1.
(a) A person is guilty of reckless driving if he drives a motor vehicle:
(1) In wanton or willful disregard for the safety of persons or property;
or
(2) In a manner that indicates a wanton or willful disregard for the safety
of persons or property.
(b) A person is guilty of negligent driving if he drives a motor vehicle in
a careless or imprudent manner that endangers any property or the life
or person of any individual.
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