One unexpected traffic rule is all it takes to make a familiar drive feel a little less familiar. That is part of what makes this Maryland law so surprising for out-of-state drivers.
At first, it sounds like the kind of road rule people would assume they already understand well enough without giving it much thought. Then the details start to matter, and what seemed minor suddenly feels a lot more important than expected.
That is what gives this law its pull as a travel story. It is not the kind of thing most visitors are actively thinking about while mapping out a trip, booking a stay, or planning their next stop along the road…