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Terms Used In Maryland Code, TRANSPORTATION 22-611

  • Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
(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.