Md. Code, Transportation § 22-611
This is the official text of Md. Code, Transportation § 22-611, part of Maryland’s Code, Transportation — governs vehicles, drivers, and roadways.
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§22–611.
Official statutory text
(a) In this section, “engine brake” means an add–on engine compression brake for diesel engines.
(b) A person may not operate a commercial motor vehicle equipped with an engine brake unless the engine brake is connected to a properly functioning exhaust muffler system in constant operation when the vehicle’s ignition is engaged.
(c) A person may not disable the exhaust muffler system of a commercial motor vehicle that is equipped with an engine brake except to make a bona fide repair or replacement.
(d) A person convicted of a violation of this section is subject to:
(1) For a first offense, a fine of not less than $250 and not exceeding $1,000; and
(2) For a second or subsequent offense, a fine of not less than $500 and not exceeding $1,000.
(b) A person may not operate a commercial motor vehicle equipped with an engine brake unless the engine brake is connected to a properly functioning exhaust muffler system in constant operation when the vehicle’s ignition is engaged.
(c) A person may not disable the exhaust muffler system of a commercial motor vehicle that is equipped with an engine brake except to make a bona fide repair or replacement.
(d) A person convicted of a violation of this section is subject to:
(1) For a first offense, a fine of not less than $250 and not exceeding $1,000; and
(2) For a second or subsequent offense, a fine of not less than $500 and not exceeding $1,000.
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