§ 21–1131
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 21-1131 (2026)
Title 21. Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road
Subtitle 11. Miscellaneous Rules
§ 21–1131LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not knowingly or intentionally cause a diesel–powered motor vehicle to discharge clearly visible smoke, soot, or other exhaust emissions onto another person or motor vehicle.
(b)
This section does not apply to a person operating:
(1)
A diesel–powered vehicle that discharges visible exhaust as the result of normal acceleration or towing;
(2)
A commercial vehicle with a gross weight of 10,000 pounds or more; or
(3)
A construction vehicle operating at a construction site.