Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1131
This is the official text of Md. Code, Transportation § 21-1131, part of Maryland’s Code, Transportation — governs vehicles, drivers, and roadways.
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§21–1131.
Official statutory text
(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.
(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.
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