§ 24-101

Maryland § 24-101

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article gtr: Transportation
• Title: 24

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(a) The provisions of this subtitle governing size, weight, and load do not apply to:

(1) Emergency vehicles;

(2) Farm equipment temporarily moved on a highway;

(3) Vehicles owned by or under contract with the State or a political subdivision of the State when engaged in emergency operations or in snow or ice removal consistent with federal law; or

(4) Any other vehicle driven under the terms and conditions of a permit issued under this subtitle.

(b) A person may not drive on any publicly maintained highway any vehicle or combination of vehicles with a gross weight that exceeds:

(1) The maximum registered weight limit for which the vehicle or combination is registered under § 24–110 of this subtitle; or

(2) Any other weight limit established under the Maryland Vehicle Law.

(c) A person may not permit to be driven on any publicly maintained highway any vehicle or combination of vehicles with a gross weight that exceeds:

(1) The maximum registered weight limit for which the vehicle or combination is registered under § 24–110 of this subtitle; or

(2) Any other weight limit established under the Maryland Vehicle Law.

(d) A violation of the maximum weight provisions of this subtitle is not a moving violation for purposes of Title 16, Subtitle 4 of this article.