Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 14 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-VEHICLE INSPECTIONS › Chapter 11.14.04 - Safety Standards for Trucks, Truck Tractors, Commercial Buses, and Type I School Vehicles › Section 11.14.04.15 - Mirrors

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Outside Mirrors.
				Every vehicle shall be equipped with an outside rearview mirror on the driver's
				side providing a view of the highway for a distance of at least 200 feet to the
				rear. Every school vehicle shall be equipped with at least one convex mirror,
				not less than 7-1/2 inches in diameter, which shall be firmly mounted on the
				left front corner forward of the seated driver so that he may observe a
				reflection of the road from the front bumper to a point where direct
				observation is possible. One outside rearview mirror on each side of a school
				vehicle shall be mounted forward of the driver's seat and have an area not less
				than 50 square inches (minimum 5 inches wide by 10 inches high). Additionally
				on school vehicles manufactured after December 31, 1972, there shall be on each
				side of the vehicle a convex mirror of not less than 20 square inches of
				reflective surface. The convex mirrors may be incorporated in the plain
				rearview mirror provided the plain view reflective area is not reduced, or they
				may be mounted independently. Either type shall be independently adjustable.
Procedures
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Rearview Mirror or Mirrors: From the driver's
						  position, visually inspect all exterior mirrors for a clear and reasonably
						  unobstructed view to the rear. Look for correct location, stable mounting,
						  cracks, sharp edges, unnecessary protrusions, ease of adjustment and ability to
						  hold an adjustment. (2) Outside Crossview Mirror: (convex) (applicable to
						  school vehicles only): From the driver's seat visually inspect the exterior
						  crossview mirror for unobstructed view of area forward of seated driver which
						  is not directly observable.
(1) Mirror: (a) Is missing (when required); (b) Mounting
						  is loose so that rear vision is impaired; (c) Is obscured by windshield pillar
						  or unwiped portion of the windshield; (d) Is cracked, pitted, or clouded to the
						  extent that rear vision is obscured; (e) Does not provide an unobstructed view
						  to the rear; (f) Cannot be adjusted or will not hold an adjustment; (g) Does
						  not meet minimum size requirements (school vehicles only).
B.
				Inside Mirrors. Every vehicle shall be equipped with an inside rearview mirror
				except as noted in §B(1) and (2). The inside rearview mirror shall be
				clear view glass and adjustable, and provide a clear stable reflected view 200
				feet to the rear. School vehicles shall be equipped with a mirror 6 inches by
				30 inches, metal backed, framed with rounded corners, and firmly mounted as far
				forward as possible, and provide a clear stable reflected view of the road
				surface to the rear of the vehicle for a continual distance beginning not more
				than 200 feet to the rear.
Procedures
Reject Vehicle If:
Interior Rearview Mirror: (1) From the driver's position,
						  visually inspect interior mirror for proper mounting, location, cracks, sharp
						  edges, ease of adjustment and ability to hold an adjustment. (2) If vehicle is
						  originally designed or constructed so that the view through an inside rearview
						  mirror is obstructed, or the vehicle is equipped with tinting, stickers, etc.,
						  on the window behind the driver, the inside rearview mirror is not required.
						  However, the vehicle shall be equipped with outside rearview mirrors on both
						  sides (not applicable to school vehicles).
Mirror: (1) Is missing (when required); (2) Mounting is
						  loose so that rear vision is impaired; (3) Is cracked, pitted, or clouded to
						  the extent that rear vision is obscured; (4) Does not provide an unobstructed
						  view to the rear; (5) Cannot be adjusted or will not hold an adjustment; (6)
						  Does not meet minimum size requirements (school vehicles only).