§24–101.

    (a)    The provisions of this subtitle governing size, weight, and load do not apply to:

        (1)    Emergency vehicles;

        (2)    Farm equipment temporarily moved on a highway;

        (3)    Vehicles owned by or under contract with the State or a political subdivision of the State when engaged in emergency operations or in snow or ice removal consistent with federal law; or

        (4)    Any other vehicle driven under the terms and conditions of a permit issued under this subtitle.

    (b)    A person may not drive on any publicly maintained highway any vehicle or combination of vehicles with a gross weight that exceeds:

        (1)    The maximum registered weight limit for which the vehicle or combination is registered under § 24–110 of this subtitle; or

        (2)    Any other weight limit established under the Maryland Vehicle Law.

    (c)    A person may not permit to be driven on any publicly maintained highway any vehicle or combination of vehicles with a gross weight that exceeds:

        (1)    The maximum registered weight limit for which the vehicle or combination is registered under § 24–110 of this subtitle; or

        (2)    Any other weight limit established under the Maryland Vehicle Law.

    (d)    A violation of the maximum weight provisions of this subtitle is not a moving violation for purposes of Title 16, Subtitle 4 of this article.