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| Maryland |
Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Exemption |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Maryland
Permitted PEVs may operate in any Maryland HOV lanes regardless of the number of occupants. Qualified PEVs must have a maximum speed capability of at least 65 miles per hour. To operate in HOV lanes, PEV owners must obtain a permit from the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA). The cost of the permit may not exceed $20. Each year the MDOT MVA and the State Highway Administration must report PEV use in HOV lanes to the governor. This exemption expires September 30, 2022. For more information, see the HOV Permit Issuance for PEVs page. (Reference Maryland Statutes, Transportation Code 25-108 and 21-314)
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| Maryland |
Idle Reduction Weight Exemption |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Maryland
Any motor vehicle equipped with a qualified auxiliary power unit (APU) or idle reduction technology may exceed the state gross, axle, tandem, or bridge weight limits by up to 550 pounds to account for the weight of the technology. The additional weight may not exceed the actual weight of the idle reduction unit. The vehicle operator must be able to provide written certification of the weight of the APU or idle reduction technology, and demonstrate that the technology is fully functional. (Reference Maryland Statutes, Transportation Code 24-109)
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| Maryland |
Electric Vehicle Emissions Inspection Exemption |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Maryland
Vehicles powered exclusively by electricity are exempt from state emissions inspections. For more information, see the Maryland Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program website. (Reference Maryland Statutes, Transportation Code 23-206 and 23-206.4)
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