Subtitle 34 – Commercial Vehicle Monitoring System
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 34-1 (2026)
§ 34-1 Definitions.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(b)Commercial vehicle monitoring system.
“Commercial vehicle monitoring system” means a monitoring system authorized by the Enabling Law to enforce local restrictions on the presence of certain vehicles in certain places during certain times.
(c)Enabling Law.
“Enabling Law” means <cite data-doc="Md. Code" data-path="gtr|24-111">State Transportation Article § 24-111</cite>.3.
History: Ord. 13-158
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 34-2 (2026)
§ 34-2 Use of system authorized.LinkCopy Citation
The use of a commercial vehicle monitoring system is authorized in Baltimore City to enforce restrictions on the presence of certain vehicles in certain places during certain times.
History: Ord. 13-158
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 34-3 (2026)
§ 34-3 Governing standards, etc.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
A commercial vehicle monitoring system may not be used except in accordance with and subject to the prerequisites, standards, procedures, requirements, limitations, and other provisions of:
(1)
the State Enabling Law; and
(2)
this subtitle and the rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle.
(b)Maximum number of operational cameras.
No more than 16 cameras may be operational at any one time.
History: Ord. 13-158
History: Ord. 22-179
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 34-4 (2026)
§ 34-4 Enforcement.LinkCopy Citation
A violation recorded by a commercial vehicle monitoring system is enforceable as provided in the State Enabling Law.
History: Ord. 13-158
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 34-5 (2026)
§ 34-5 Fine proceeds.LinkCopy Citation
The fines that the City collects through a commercial vehicle monitoring system may be expended by the City only for the purposes specified in the State Enabling Law.
History: Ord. 13-158
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 34-6 (2026)
§ 34-6 Rules and regulations.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
The Department of Transportation and the Police Department may jointly develop and adopt rules and regulations to govern the implementation and use of a commercial vehicle monitoring system.
(b)Coverage.
These rules and regulations may, among other things, establish procedures and standards for:
(1)
the procurement of system devices;
(2)
the employment or procurement of system operators; and
(3)
the placement and operation of system devices.
(c)To be compliant with Enabling Law.
All rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle must be compliant with the State Enabling Law.
(d)Public comment.
(1)
All rules and regulations proposed under this subtitle must be published for public comment on the website of the Department of Transportation for at least 30 days.
(2)
After this comment period, the Department of Transportation and the Police Department may modify the proposed rules and regulations and adopt final rules and regulations.
(e)Filing with Legislative Reference.
A copy of all rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle must be filed with the Department of Legislative Reference before they take effect.
History: Ord. 13-158