(a)
- (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
- (2) “Shuttle” means a procession of new vehicles being moved between a maritime port facility and a temporary storage area that is not more than 5 miles distant.
- (3) “Shuttle permit” means a permit authorizing a registered vehicle to lead a shuttle on a highway.
- (b) The Administration may issue shuttle permits to a person submitting an application that shall be on a form and contain the information that the Administration requires.
- (c) The Administration shall charge a fee for shuttle permits, not to exceed the cost of procurement and issuance of the permits.
- (d) When a vehicle is leading a shuttle on a highway, a shuttle permit shall be displayed on the dashboard of the vehicle.
- (e) When operated under the provisions of this section, a vehicle in a shuttle shall be covered by the required security contained in Title 17 of this article.
- (f) A vehicle in a shuttle may not be operated on a highway except on the most direct route between the authorized points.
- (g) In addition to any other penalty provided in this article, a violation of any of the provisions of this section may result in the suspension or revocation of a person's authorization for obtaining shuttle permits.
Added by Acts 1981, c. 333. Amended by Acts 1999, c. 241, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1999.