Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 14 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-VEHICLE INSPECTIONS › Chapter 11.14.02 - Safety Standards for Passenger Cars, Taxicabs, Light Trucks, Vans, Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles, and Type II School Vehicles › Section 11.14.02.13 - Mirrors

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Outside Mirrors.
				All vehicles 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 the school
				vehicle shall be mounted forward of the driver's seat and have an area not less
				than 50 square inches (minimum 5" x 10" high). Additionally there shall be on
				each side of vehicle a convex mirror of not less than 20 square inches of
				reflective surface. The convex mirrors may be incorporated in the plain view
				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, ease of adjustment and ability to hold an adjustment.
(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 vehicle only).
(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.
B.
				Inside Mirrors. All vehicles shall be equipped with an inside rearview mirror
				except as noted in §B(1)(b). The inside rearview mirror shall be
				adjustable and clear view glass and provide a clear stable reflected view 200
				feet to the rear. School vehicles shall be equipped with at least a 5 x 10 inch
				mirror, 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:
(1) Interior Rearview Mirror. (a) 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. (b)
						  If vehicle is designed or constructed where the view through an inside rearview
						  mirror is obstructed, or the vehicle is a light truck or multipurpose vehicle
						  with tinting, stickers, etc., on the windows behind the driver, the inside
						  rearview mirror is not required; however, the vehicle shall be equipped with
						  outside rearview mirrors on both sides.
(1) Mirror: (a) Is missing (when required); (b) Mounting
						  is loose so that rear vision is impaired; (c) Is cracked, pitted, or clouded to
						  the extent that rear vision is obscured; (d) Does not provide an unobstructed
						  view to the rear; (e) Cannot be adjusted or will not hold an adjustment; (f)
						  Does not meet minimum size requirements (school vehicles only).