Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 11 - Miscellaneous Rules
Section 21-1107 - Restrictions on Persons in Cargo Areas of Vehicles

(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

Maryland Statutes

Transportation

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 21-1109 - Following Fire Apparatus Prohibited; Passing Parking or Backing Emergency Vehicles Prohibited

Section 21-1110 - Crossing Fire Hose

Section 21-1111 - Putting Glass, Injurious Substances, or Refuse on Highway or Bridge or in Waters Prohibited

Section 21-1112 - Turning Off Lights to Avoid Identification Prohibited

Section 21-1112.1 - Obscuring or Modifying Vehicle Registration Plate With Intent to Avoid Identification Prohibited

Section 21-1113 - Placing Traffic Hazard Along Highway Prohibited

Section 21-1114 - Using Roadway Before Opened; Walking on New or Newly Repaired Roadways; Damaging Highway or Construction Materials

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 21-1123 - Prohibition Against Transporting Minors as Passengers by a Minor Holding Provisional Driver's License

Section 21-1124 - Prohibition Against Use of Wireless Communication Device While Driving by Minor Holding Learner's Permit or Provisional License

Section 21-1124.1 - Text Messaging Prohibited

Section 21-1124.2 - Communications Traffic Safety Act

Section 21-1124.3 - Violation of 21-1124.1 or 21-1124.2 or This Section That Causes Accident Resulting in Death or Serious Bodily Injury Prohibited

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

Section 21-1132 - Exhibition Driving in Special Event Zone Prohibited -- Application to Worcester County -- Penalty