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ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor
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H.B. 419
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(1) Farm equipment;
(2) Vehicle transporting farm equipment; or
(3) Vehicle carrying a load of forage crops in connection with harvesting
operations, if the distance traveled with the load on the highways in this State is less
than 5 miles.
(c) (1) [A] EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN PARAGRAPH (2) OF THIS SUBSECTION,
A vehicle may not be driven on any highway if the width of the vehicle exceeds [the
limits specified in this subsection] 102 INCHES unless:
(i) It has a permit issued by the State Highway Administration
under § 24-112 of this subtitle; or
(ii) As to a highway under the jurisdiction of a local authority, it has
special permission from the local authority.
[(2) For a motor vehicle loaded with tobacco hogsheads or sod, the width
limit is 102 inches.
(3) For a bus, motor home, or travel trailer on any highway that is part of
the interstate system or State primary system or for a publicly owned transit bus, the
width limit is 102 inches.
(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;
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