Section 24-201 – Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.     (b)    “County road” has the meaning stated in § 8-101 of this article.     (c)    “State highway” has the meaning stated in § 8-101 of this article.

Section 24-202 – Damage of Highways Prohibited

    A person may not drive or move any vehicle or other object on or across any State highway or county road if the vehicle or object is constructed or equipped so that it might do unusual damage to the highway or road.

Section 24-203 – Authority of State Highway Administration to Preserve State Highways

    (a)    (1)    The State Highway Administration may adopt rules, regulations, and orders necessary for the preservation of State highways.         (2)    These rules, regulations, and orders may include provisions to regulate:             (i)    The use of State highways by vehicles or other objects that cause more than ordinary wear and tear of the highways; or             (ii)    The use of any State highway […]

Section 24-204 – Authority of Local Authorities and State Highway Administration to Restrict Use of Endangered Highway

    (a)    If the State Highway Administration or a local authority finds that a highway under its jurisdiction or maintenance is in danger of serious damage from deterioration, rain, snow, or any other condition, the State Highway Administration or, by a resolution adopted by its governing body, the local authority may:         (1)    Prohibit the operation of vehicles on […]

Section 24-205 – Authority of State Highway Administration to Close Bridges

    If necessary for public safety, the State Highway Administration may prohibit the use of any highway bridge in this State by any person, vehicle, or class of vehicles.

Section 24-206 – Authority of Local Authorities or State Highway Administration to Preserve Bridges and Culverts

    (a)    The State Highway Administration or a local authority may regulate the weight and speed of any vehicle passing over any bridge or culvert under its jurisdiction, by placing and maintaining signs at each end of the bridge or culvert as provided in this section.     (b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a local […]

Section 24-207 – Testing of Trucks on State Highways

    (a)    Unless the person has a written permit from the State Highway Administration, a person, whether the owner of the vehicle, the person having charge and control over the vehicle, or an employee or agent of either, may not use any State highway to test any truck, whether for durability, speed, fuel consumption, or otherwise.     (b)    The […]

Section 24-208 – Liability for Damage to Highway or Structure

    (a)    Any person who drives or moves any vehicle or any other object on any State, county, or municipal highway is liable for all damage that the State, county, or municipal highway sustains as a result of:         (1)    Any illegal driving or moving of the vehicle or object;         (2)    The driving or moving of any vehicle or object […]

Section 24-209 – Truck Traffic Adversely Affecting Residential Community

    (a)    The State Highway Administration may conduct appropriate studies to determine whether the safety and general welfare of a residential community are threatened by noise, vibration, or incidence of truck traffic on any State highway. In determining whether or not to conduct such a study, the Administration shall consider the number of complaints about truck traffic […]