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ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor Ch. 170
(4) For a truck or combination of vehicles, the width limit is 102 inches,
provided that:
(i) It is being operated on any part of the interstate system or other
State system highways that are designated by the Secretary in conjunction with the
U.S. Department of Transportation; or
(ii) It is being operated on a highway that:
1. Is the shortest practical route between a designated
highway and a truck terminal, a point of origin/destination for cargo, or for a distance
not to exceed 1 mile, facilities for food, fuel, repairs, or rest; or
2. Is the safest practical route and is a State highway with 4
or more lanes.
(5) For any other vehicle, the width limit is 96 inches.
(d) By ordinance, a municipal corporation or Baltimore City may permit the
operation in its jurisdiction of any bus that is not over 102 inches wide.]
(2) (I) NOTWITHSTANDING PARAGRAPH (1) OF THIS SUBSECTION, THE
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION OR A LOCAL AUTHORITY MAY PROHIBIT THE USE
OF A HIGHWAY OR PART OF A HIGHWAY UNDER ITS JURISDICTION BY A VEHICLE
EXCEEDING A CERTAIN WIDTH IF IT FINDS THAT A VEHICLE EXCEEDING A CERTAIN
WIDTH LIKELY WOULD:
1. ENDANGER ROAD USERS;
2. CAUSE EXCESSIVE DETERIORATION TO THE HIGHWAY; OR
3. HARM PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE HIGHWAY.
(II) IF THE STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION OR A LOCAL
AUTHORITY IMPOSES A VEHICLE WIDTH RESTRICTION UNDER SUBPARAGRAPH (I) OF
THIS SUBSECTION, IT SHALL PLACE AND MAINTAIN A SIGN PROVIDING NOTICE OF
THE RESTRICTION BEFORE THE AFFECTED LOCATION.
24-104.1.
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) "Automobiles" means all assembled motor vehicles:
(i) Capable of being operated on a highway; and
(ii) Authorized under this article to be operated on a highway.
(3) "Saddle-mount and full-mount combinations" means a truck tractor
or unloaded truck towing 1 or more other truck tractors or unloaded trucks in
combination.
(4) "Maxi-cube vehicle" means a nonarticulating straight truck:
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