Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 14 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-VEHICLE INSPECTIONS › Chapter 11.14.09 - Safety Standards for Low Speed Vehicles › Section 11.14.09.10 - Electrical System

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The
				electrical system includes the key/ignition switch, battery pack, power cables,
				wiring, and necessary connections to power the unit, lighting system, and
				accessories.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1)-Visually examine each battery for evidence of
						  leakage, loose connections, low in fluid if applicable, or improperly
						  secured.
(1)-Any battery that:
(a)-Is cracked,
						  broken, or leaking;
(b)-Has connections that are loose or show
						  signs of excessive corrosion;
(c)-Is not held down securely;
(d)-Has vents not open, if equipped; or
(e)-Has low
						  fluid level, if applicable.
(2)-Visually inspect batteries for proper voltage and
						  type, for example, 12-volt deep cycle or equivalent. Automotive batteries
						  should never be used. Consult vehicle manufacturer for required voltage and
						  type batteries.
Agency Note: Some manufacturers may use an automotive
						  battery to power vehicle accessories.
(2)-Any battery is a voltage or type not approved for use
						  by the vehicle manufacturer.
(3)-Visually inspect condition of electric power cables
						  and all visible wiring. Cables and wiring shall be well insulated, properly
						  mounted, or secured.
Caution
-Follow manufacturer's safety
						  warnings.
(3)-Wiring:
(a)-Insulation on power cables
						  or any wiring is bare, frayed, cracked, or broken.
(b)-Power cable
						  or wiring is improperly mounted or secured. (c)-Shows evidence of burning or
						  short-circuiting. (d)-Power cables do not conform to manufacturer's
						  standards.
(4)-All connections shall be tight and secure.
(4)-Connections are loose or show signs of excessive
						  corrosion.
(5)-Any switch that operates regulated equipment shall
						  function properly.
(5)-Switches fail to function.
(6)-Horn. A horn shall be securely fastened, produce an
						  audible but not harsh or unreasonably loud sound or whistle, and be audible for
						  a distance of at least 200 feet under normal conditions. A horn button or
						  actuator shall be readily accessible to the operator.
(6)-Horn: (a)-Is loose; (b)-Fails to function;
						  (c)-Produces an unreasonably loud or harsh sound, or whistle; (d)-Is not
						  audible 200 feet away under normal conditions; or (e)-Is not equipped with a
						  horn button or actuator within arm's reach of the operator.
(7)-Safety Signs. Inspect for safety signs/warnings
						  installed by the vehicle manufacturer in the battery compartment and
						  battery-charging compartment of the vehicle.
Agency Note:-Consult
						  vehicle manufacturer for any additional information.
(7)-Any safety sign/warning, if originally installed by
						  the manufacturer, has obviously been removed, tampered with, or is otherwise
						  not permanently attached and visible as designed by the vehicle
						  manufacturer.
(8)-Key/Ignition Switch-Inspect operation of key/ignition
						  switch as designed by the vehicle manufacturer.
(8)-Key/ignition switch fails to function as designed or
						  permits vehicle to operate other than as designed by the vehicle
						  manufacturer.
(9)-Accelerator Control-Accelerator control shall return
						  to off position when activating force is removed from the control. The
						  accelerator control shall be located for right foot operation, shall be
						  positioned to the right of the service brake pedal, and shall be free of
						  interference from the service brake pedal.
(9)-Accelerator control:
(a)-Fails to return
						  to the off position when activating force is removed from the control;
(b)-Fails to meet required mounting; or
(c)-Fails to
						  function properly.