1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined:

   1. (1) “MdMUTCD” means the Maryland Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways adopted in Transportation Article, §25-104, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   2. (2) “Portable variable messaging sign”, also referred to as a “portable changeable message sign” in the MdMUTCD, means a sign that is capable of displaying more than one message, of which one message may be a blank display, and that is changeable manually, by remote control, or by automatic control.
   3. (3) “Tow truck” has the meaning stated in Transportation Article, §13-920, Annotated Code of Maryland.

Authority: Transportation Article, §§ 22–218(c)(7) and 22–218.2(a), Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: March 16, 2026 (53:5 Md. R. 244)