# Md. Code, Transportation § 24-101: –101

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Agtr_T24_S1_S24-101

## Section

- **Citation:** Md. Code, Transportation § 24-101
- **Heading:** –101
- **Jurisdiction:** Maryland
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MD Code / Article gtr / Title 24 / Subtitle 1 / Section 24-101

## Text

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

(1) Emergency vehicles;

(2) Farm equipment temporarily moved on a highway;

(3) Vehicles owned by or under contract with the State or a political subdivision of the State when engaged in emergency operations or in snow or ice removal consistent with federal law; or

(4) Any other vehicle driven under the terms and conditions of a permit issued under this subtitle.

(b) A person may not drive on any publicly maintained highway any vehicle or combination of vehicles with a gross weight that exceeds:

(1) The maximum registered weight limit for which the vehicle or combination is registered under § 24–110 of this subtitle; or

(2) Any other weight limit established under the Maryland Vehicle Law.

(c) A person may not permit to be driven on any publicly maintained highway any vehicle or combination of vehicles with a gross weight that exceeds:

(1) The maximum registered weight limit for which the vehicle or combination is registered under § 24–110 of this subtitle; or

(2) Any other weight limit established under the Maryland Vehicle Law.

(d) A violation of the maximum weight provisions of this subtitle is not a moving violation for purposes of Title 16, Subtitle 4 of this article.

## Nearby sections

- [Md. Code, Transportation § 24-101 §24–101.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Agtr_T24_S1_S24-101.md)
- [Md. Code, Transportation § 24-102 §24–102.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Agtr_T24_S1_S24-102.md)
- [Md. Code, Transportation § 24-103 §24–103.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Agtr_T24_S1_S24-103.md)
- [Md. Code, Transportation § 24-104 §24–104.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Agtr_T24_S1_S24-104.md)
- [Md. Code, Transportation § 24-104.1 §24–104.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Agtr_T24_S1_S24-104.1.md)
- [Md. Code, Transportation § 24-104.2 §24–104.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Agtr_T24_S1_S24-104.2.md)
- [Md. Code, Transportation § 24-105 §24–105.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Agtr_T24_S1_S24-105.md)
- [Md. Code, Transportation § 24-106 §24–106.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Agtr_T24_S1_S24-106.md)
- [Md. Code, Transportation § 24-106.1 §24–106.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Agtr_T24_S1_S24-106.1.md)
- [Md. Code, Transportation § 24-106.2 §24–106.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Agtr_T24_S1_S24-106.2.md)
- [Md. Code, Transportation § 24-106.3 §24–106.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Agtr_T24_S1_S24-106.3.md)
- [Md. Code, Transportation § 24-107 §24–107.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Agtr_T24_S1_S24-107.md)
- [Md. Code, Transportation § 24-108 §24–108.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Agtr_T24_S1_S24-108.md)
- [Md. Code, Transportation § 24-109 §24–109.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Agtr_T24_S1_S24-109.md)

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