S.B. 724

VETOES

May 22, 2003

The Honorable Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr.
President of the Senate
State House
Annapolis MD 21401

Dear Mr. President:

In accordance with Article II, Section 17 of the Maryland Constitution, today I have
vetoed Senate Bill 724 - Motor Vehicle Law - Railroad Grade Crossing Violations and
Penalties.

This bill establishes requirements for commercial motor vehicle operators and their
employers related to railroad grade crossings. The bill requires the Motor Vehicle
Administration to disqualify a commercial driver from driving for a specified period of
time if the driver is convicted of violating federal, state, or local laws or regulations
pertaining to railroad crossings. The bill establishes penalties for employers who
knowingly require or otherwise permit a commercial driver to violate provisions
relating to railroad crossings. It further establishes additional duties on a commercial
motor vehicle when approaching a railroad crossing.

House Bill 1050, which was passed by the General Assembly and signed by me,
accomplishes the same purpose. Therefore, it is not necessary for me to sign Senate
Bill 724.

Sincerely,

Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.

Governor

Senate Bill No. 724

AN ACT concerning

Motor Vehicle Law - Railroad Grade Crossing Violations and Penalties

FOR the purpose of establishing certain violations for operators of commercial motor
vehicles and their employer related to railroad grade crossings; requiring the
Motor Vehicle Administration to disqualify an individual who is convicted of
certain violations from driving a commercial motor vehicle for a certain period of
. time; providing that an employer of an operator of a commercial motor vehicle
who is convicted of certain violations shall be subject to a certain civil penalty;
and generally relating to railroad grade crossing violations.

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article - Transportation
Section 16-806, 1.6-812, and 27-101.1
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2002 Replacement Volume)

BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments,

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