# 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.

## § 34-1 Definitions.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 34-1 (2026)

(a) In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(b) “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” means <cite data-doc="Md. Code" data-path="gtr|24-111">State Transportation Article § 24-111</cite>.3.

*History: Ord. 13-158*

## § 34-2 Use of system authorized.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 34-2 (2026)

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*

## § 34-3 Governing standards, etc.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 34-3 (2026)

(a) 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) No more than 16 cameras may be operational at any one time.

*History: Ord. 13-158*

*History: Ord. 22-179*

## § 34-4 Enforcement.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 34-4 (2026)

A violation recorded by a commercial vehicle monitoring system is enforceable as provided in the State Enabling Law.

*History: Ord. 13-158*

## § 34-5 Fine proceeds.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 34-5 (2026)

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*

## § 34-6 Rules and regulations.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 34-6 (2026)

(a) 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) 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) All rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle must be compliant with the State Enabling Law.

(d)

  (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) 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*