Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 22-611
Engine brakes connected to exhaust muffler systems
Effective Oct 1, 2017Added by Acts 2007, c. 406, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2007. Amended by Acts 2017, c. 55, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2017.State of Maryland
- (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.
Added by Acts 2007, c. 406, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2007. Amended by Acts 2017, c. 55, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2017.