S. B. 432                                                   VETOES

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article - Transportation

24-102.

(c) (1) A vehicle may not be driven on any highway if the width of the vehicle
exceeds the limits specified in this subsection, 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.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 1993.                                                     

May 27, 1993

The Honorable Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr.

President of the Senate

State House

Annapolis, Maryland 21401

Dear Mr. President:

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