§ 16-4. Heavy equipment.

(a) Permit required.

It is unlawful to move, under its own power or otherwise, over any of the public highways of Baltimore City, any traction engine, tractor, roller, shovel, or other heavy equipment or structure whose movement over the highway may, in the judgment of the Director of Transportation, injure the highway, or the surface, foundation, or other part thereof, including but not limited to bridges and utility structures in and along the highway, without a permit therefor from the Director of Transportation.

(b) Issuance; bond.

The Director of Transportation is authorized to issue this permit upon such reasonable terms and conditions, including an indemnity bond with corporate surety, as, in the Director's judgment, the public interest or safety requires.

(c) Exceptions.

The provisions of this section shall not apply to the operation of railroads, street railways, or other carriers of passengers for hire.

(d) Penalties.

Any person, firm, or corporation violating this section shall be subject to a penalty of not less than $25 nor more than $100 for each such offense; and, in addition thereto, shall be responsible for any and all injuries and damages caused by such movement, with or without permit.