May 26, 2004

The Honorable Michael E. Busch
Speaker of the House
State House
Annapolis, MD 21401

Dear Mr. Speaker:

In accordance with Article II, Section 17 of the Maryland Constitution, I have today vetoed House Bill 381 - Vehicle Laws - Interference with Operation of Traffic Control Device or Railroad Sign or Signal - Prohibitions.

This bill clarifies that a person without lawful authority may not interfere with the operation of a traffic control device or a railroad sign or signal. It prohibits a person without lawful authority from possessing, with an intent to use, devices capable of transmitting specified signals for the purpose of altering or interfering with the operation of a traffic control device or a railroad sign or signal.

Senate Bill 457, which was passed by the General Assembly and signed by me on April 27, 2004, accomplishes the same purpose. Therefore, it is not necessary for me to sign House Bill 381.

Very truly yours,
Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.
Governor