# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 12. Other Powers of Counties -- Generally

### Subtitle 5. Public Roads

#### Section 12-527

(a) This section applies only to:

  (1) Allegany County;

  (2) Baltimore County;

  (3) Calvert County;

  (4) Carroll County;

  (5) Cecil County;

  (6) Frederick County;

  (7) Garrett County;

  (8) Harford County;

  (9) Howard County;

  (10) Montgomery County;

  (11) Prince George's County;

  (12) St. Mary's County; and

  (13) Washington County.

(b)

  (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the governing body of a county may adopt and enforce rules and regulations relating to the maximum size and weight of motor vehicles that may be operated on county roads.

  (2) The governing body of a county may not set the maximum weight under paragraph (1) of this subsection at a weight greater than the maximum allowed by the public general laws of the State.

  (3) Rules and regulations adopted under this subsection shall:

    (i) have a reasonable relationship to the construction, use, and character of the road; and

    (ii) be designed to assure the continued safety and good condition of the road.

(c) A person who violates a rule or regulation adopted under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 60 days or a fine not exceeding $1,000.

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Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)