Section 13-626 - Shuttle permits. - Maryland Statutes

§ 13-626. Shuttle permits.
 

(a)  Definitions.-  

(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. 

(2) "Shuttle" means a procession of new vehicles being moved between a maritime port facility and a temporary storage area that is not more than 5 miles distant. 

(3) "Shuttle permit" means a permit authorizing a registered vehicle to lead a shuttle on a highway. 

(b)  Application.- The Administration may issue shuttle permits to a person submitting an application that shall be on a form and contain the information that the Administration requires. 

(c)  Fee.- The Administration shall charge a fee for shuttle permits, not to exceed the cost of procurement and issuance of the permits. 

(d)  Display.- When a vehicle is leading a shuttle on a highway, a shuttle permit shall be displayed on the dashboard of the vehicle. 

(e)  Required security.- When operated under the provisions of this section, a vehicle in a shuttle shall be covered by the required security contained in Title 17 of this article. 

(f)  Limitation on operation of vehicle.- A vehicle in a shuttle may not be operated on a highway except on the most direct route between the authorized points. 

(g)  Penalty.- In addition to any other penalty provided in this article, a violation of any of the provisions of this section may result in the suspension or revocation of a person's authorization for obtaining shuttle permits. 
 

[1981, ch. 333; 1999, ch. 241.]