# Transportation (GTR)

## Title 13. Vehicle Laws -- Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles

### Subtitle 6. Special Registration Plates

#### Section 13-626

(a)

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

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

(e) 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) A vehicle in a shuttle may not be operated on a highway except on the most direct route between the authorized points.

(g) 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.

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Md. Code Ann., Transp. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)