Maryland Code, Transportation § 21-802

(a) If, on the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation, the State Highway Administration determines that any maximum speed limit specified in this subtitle is greater or less than reasonable or safe under existing conditions on any part of a highway under its jurisdiction, it may establish a reasonable and safe maximum speed limit for that part of the highway.

(b) An engineering and traffic investigation is not required to conform a posted maximum speed limit in effect on December 31, 1974, to a different limit specified in § 21-801.1(b) of this subtitle.

(c) Under this section, the State Highway Administration may:

(d) An altered maximum speed limit established under this section is effective when posted on appropriate signs giving notice of the limit.