ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor                             Ch. 368

Section 11-118

Annotated Code of Maryland

(2002 Replacement Volume and 2003 Supplement)

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article - Transportation
Section 24-101(a)
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2002 Replacement Volume and 2003 Supplement)

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

Article - Transportation

11-118.

"Emergency vehicle" means any of the following vehicles that are designated by
the Administration as entitled to the exemptions and privileges set forth in the
Maryland Vehicle Law for emergency vehicles:

(1)     Vehicles of federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies;

(2)     Vehicles of volunteer fire companies, rescue squads, fire
departments, the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems, and
the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute;

(3)     State vehicles used in response to oil or hazardous materials spills;

(4)     State vehicles designated for emergency use by the Commissioner of
Correction;

(5)     Ambulances; and

(6)     Special vehicles funded or provided by federal, State, or local
government and used for emergency or rescue purposes in this State.

24-101.

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

to:

subtitle.

(1)     [Fire apparatus] EMERGENCY VEHICLES;

(2)     Farm equipment temporarily moved on a highway; or

(3)     A vehicle driven under the terms of a special permit issued under this

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 2004.

Approved May 11, 2004.

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