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MD HB1375

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dana Stein

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Tow trucks are authorized to display portable variable messaging signs mounted on the truck while at the scene of a crash or disabled vehicle
  • Portable variable messaging signs must conform to standards in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices adopted by the State Highway Administration
  • Signs may only display messages approved by the State Highway Administration
  • Updates statutory language from "accident" to "crash" throughout the relevant Transportation Article sections
  • Effective October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Vehicle Equipment - Portable Variable Messaging Signs - Authorization

Accidents

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 459

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Judicial Proceedings3/17/2025
Environment and Transportation2/7/2025

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