Maryland Code, Transportation § 21-1116.1

(1) The excessive, abrupt acceleration or deceleration of the motor vehicle;

(2) The skidding, squealing, burning, or smoking of the tires of the motor vehicle;

(3) The swerving or swaying of the motor vehicle from side to side while accelerating;

(5) Any of the wheels of the motor vehicle losing contact with the ground; or

(6) The transportation of a passenger on or in an area of a motor vehicle that is not designed or intended for passenger transport such as the hood or roof.

(c)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person convicted of a violation of this section is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 60 days or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

(2) A person convicted of a violation of this section that results in serious bodily injury to another person, as defined in § 20-102(c) of this article, is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

(1) With respect to activity described in subsection (a)(1) or (2) of this section, that the individual driving the motor vehicle acted in a reasonable manner for safety purposes; or

(2) With respect to activity described in subsection (a)(6) of this section, that the individual driving the motor vehicle was participating in a properly permitted parade at the time of the alleged violation.