A new Maryland law took effect on October 1, 2012 regarding Vehicle Laws – Weight and Load Requirements and Vehicles Carrying Perishable Products. The new law alters the circumstances under which a police officer is required to allow an overweight vehicle carrying perishable products as its only load to proceed to its destination.
An overweight vehicle carrying perishable products as its only load shall be allowed to proceed to its destination if it is the first perishable load overweight violation by the driver of the vehicle following a period of at least 365 consecutive days without a perishable load overweight violation and the overweight does not exceed 5,000 pounds.
Previously, the law was based on a calendar year and there was no overweight limitation. The new law was approved by the governor on May 2, 2012 and went into effect on October 1, 2012.
Truck Services of North America supports all efforts to keep our roads safe and to inform you of the laws so you can avoid penalties, fines and possible license suspensions.
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