(a) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, this section applies to:
(1) A truck that has a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more; and
(2) A truck/trailer or truck tractor/semitrailer or trailer combination that has a combined gross vehicle weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more.
(b) While a vehicle subject to this section is being operated on a highway:
(1) The driver may not allow a person to occupy the area of the vehicle primarily intended to carry cargo; and
(2) A person may not occupy the area of the vehicle primarily intended to carry cargo.
(c) This section does not apply to:
(1) An attendant delegated to care for livestock;
(2) A vehicle that is controlled or operated by a farmer and is:
(i) Used to transport agricultural products, farm machinery, or farm supplies to or from a farm;
(ii) Not used in the operations of a common or contract motor carrier; and
(iii) Used within 150 miles of the farmer’s farm;
(3) A vehicle owned or operated by the U.S. Department of Defense if the vehicle is controlled or operated by:
(i) Active duty military personnel; or
(ii) A member of the military reserves or National Guard on active duty, including personnel on full-time National Guard duty and personnel on part-time training; or
(4) A vehicle traveling at a speed of not more than 25 miles per hour.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road
Subtitle 11 - Miscellaneous Rules
Section 21-1101 - Unattended Motor Vehicle
Section 21-1102 - Limitations on Backing
Section 21-1103 - Driving on Sidewalk
Section 21-1104 - Obstruction to Driver's View or Driving Mechanism
Section 21-1105 - Opening and Closing Vehicle Doors
Section 21-1106 - Riding in Mobile Homes
Section 21-1107 - Restrictions on Persons in Cargo Areas of Vehicles
Section 21-1108 - Coasting Prohibited
Section 21-1110 - Crossing Fire Hose
Section 21-1112 - Turning Off Lights to Avoid Identification Prohibited
Section 21-1113 - Placing Traffic Hazard Along Highway Prohibited
Section 21-1115 - Moving or Removing Lights or Guards on Highways Prohibited
Section 21-1116 - Race or Speed Contest Prohibited
Section 21-1117 - Skidding, Spinning of Wheels, and Excessive Noise Prohibited
Section 21-1118 - School Bus Regulations
Section 21-1119 - Snow Emergency Routes
Section 21-1120 - Wearing Earphones, Headsets, etc., Prohibited
Section 21-1121 - Children in Rear of Pickup Trucks
Section 21-1122 - Noise Limitations on Use of Sound Amplification Systems
Section 21-1124.1 - Text Messaging Prohibited
Section 21-1124.2 - Communications Traffic Safety Act
Section 21-1125 - Limitations on Driving Low Speed Vehicles
Section 21-1126 - Recording Illegal Activity
Section 21-1127 - Operation of Limousine of Certain Size
Section 21-1128 - Dispensing of Motor Fuel Into Dirt Bike
Section 21-1129 - Driving While Video and Electronic Display Equipment Are On
Section 21-1130 - Requirements for Operation of All-Terrain Vehicle or Snowmobile on Public Property
Section 21-1131 - Causing Diesel Emissions to Discharge Onto Another Prohibited; Exceptions