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(a)(1) Except as provided in § 21-1211 of this title, on any highway or on any private property that is used by the public in general, a person may not drive a vehicle in a race or speed contest, whether or not on a wager or for a prize or reward.
(2) Except as provided in § 21-1211 of this title, a person may not participate as a timekeeper or flagman in any race or speed contest specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(b)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person convicted of a violation of subsection (a)(1) 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 subsection (a)(1) 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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Transportation § 21-1116 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/transportation/md-code-trans-sect-21-1116/
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