Quote Originally Posted by 7rider View Post
The State of Maryland is a "contributory negligence" state - so if even 1% of the responsiblity is pinned on the plaintiff (i.e. dead or injured cyclist or pedestrian), the striking motorist isn't responsible.
That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard of.
So let me get this straight: if I don't have a rear reflector (required by law- at least here) but 30 blinking lights and I get hit from behind and killed by a driver- they are not responsible in any way. Wow- your state makes me angry (well, that one law anyway). I know Maryland is a wonderful state... that's just ridiculous.