§ 21–1107
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 21-1107 (2026)
Title 21. Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road
Subtitle 11. Miscellaneous Rules
§ 21–1107LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Subject to subsection (c) of this section, this section applies to:
(1)
A truck that has a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more; and
(2)
A truck/trailer or truck tractor/semitrailer or trailer combination that has a combined gross vehicle weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more.
(b)
While a vehicle subject to this section is being operated on a highway:
(1)
The driver may not allow a person to occupy the area of the vehicle primarily intended to carry cargo; and
(2)
A person may not occupy the area of the vehicle primarily intended to carry cargo.
(c)
This section does not apply to:
(1)
An attendant delegated to care for livestock;
(2)
A vehicle that is controlled or operated by a farmer and is:
(i)
Used to transport agricultural products, farm machinery, or farm supplies to or from a farm;
(ii)
Not used in the operations of a common or contract motor carrier; and
(iii)
Used within 150 miles of the farmer’s farm;
(3)
A vehicle owned or operated by the U.S. Department of Defense if the vehicle is controlled or operated by:
(i)
Active duty military personnel; or
(ii)
A member of the military reserves or National Guard on active duty, including personnel on full-time National Guard duty and personnel on part-time training; or
(4)
A vehicle traveling at a speed of not more than 25 miles per hour.