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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 11.14.02.21 - Front Driver's Seat

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A.
				Inspect front driver's seat for proper operation of the adjusting mechanism and
				that seat is securely anchored to the floor, if the vehicle was originally
				manufactured with a front seat.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Inspect for presence of front driver's seat and its
						  condition.
(1) Front driver's seat is missing or unsafe.
(2) Inspect seat anchor bolts.
(2) All seat anchor bolts are not securely fastened to
						  the floor or are missing.
(3) Inspect seat adjustment.
(3) Seat adjusting mechanism slips out of position or
						  does not provide for adjustment.
(4) Inspect for protruding springs or other objects which
						  could catch clothing or cause injury.
(4) Driver's seat has protruding springs or other objects
						  which could catch clothing or cause injury.
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 11.14.02.22 - Safety Belts

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A. Any motor
				vehicle manufactured or assembled after June 1, 1964, shall be equipped with
				two sets of seat belts on the front seat of the vehicle and any vehicle
				manufactured or assembled with a rear seat after June 1, 1969, shall be
				equipped with two sets of seat belts on the rear seat of the vehicle. This does
				not apply to any motorcycle, bus, truck, taxicab, or type II school vehicle.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Inspect for frayed, split, or torn webbing.
(1) Safety belt webbing is frayed, split or torn.
(2) Inspect for malfunctioning buckles.
(2) Belt buckles do not operate properly.
(3) Inspect for loose or damaged anchorages.
(3) Belt anchorages are loose, badly corroded, missing,
						  or not fastened to belt.
(4) Inspect mounting surfaces.
(4) Belt mounting surface is badly deformed, damaged, or
						  corroded.
(5) Inspect retracting and release mechanisms.
(5) Retracting or release mechanisms do not operate
						  properly.
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 11.14.02.23 - Motor Mounts

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A. Motor mounts
				include any mounting or securing device designed to hold the motor in a stable
				position, if originally manufactured with motor mounts.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Visually inspect for missing or obviously broken
						  motor mounts.
(1) One or more motor mounts are missing or obviously
						  broken, and the vehicle was originally equipped with one or more motor
						  mounts.
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 11.14.02.24 - Gear Selection Indicator

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A.
				Inspect the gear selection indicator for vehicles with automatic transmission
				only.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) With engine running test the park, neutral, forward,
						  and reverse positions for accuracy.
(1) Gear selection indicator for automatic transmission
						  is missing or does not accurately indicate the correct position or direction of
						  travel.
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 11.14.02.25 - Universal Joints/Constant Velocity Joints

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A. Universal joints are found in most rear
				wheel drive vehicles which utilize a drive shaft to propel the rear wheels.
				Constant velocity joints are generally found on front wheel drive vehicles.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Visually inspect for attachment and worn, damaged, or
						  loose universal joints and constant velocity joints.
(1) Joint is not securely attached to drive shaft,
						  transmission, or rear differential.
(2)There is any movement of joint between the joint,
						  bearing cap or cross bar, or both.
(3)Any joint is frozen.
(4) Any c.v. joint boot is torn or otherwise damaged so
						  that lubrication cannot be contained.
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 11.14.02.26 - Load Covers

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A. This
				regulation does not apply to a:
(1) Class K
				(farm area) vehicle as defined in Transportation Article, §
										13-935, Annotated Code
				of Maryland;
(2) Class E (truck)
				vehicle registered or capable of being registered under Transportation Article,
				§
										13-917, Annotated Code
				of Maryland, if the vehicle manufacturer's original design specifications for
				bed enclosures have not been altered to increase the vehicle's load carrying
				capacity;
(3) Construction vehicle
				working within the confines of a public works construction work project site as
				outlined in the construction project's plans and specifications, provided the
				distance traveled does not exceed 1 mile or the distance specified in an
				extension granted by the Maryland Department of Transportation;
(4) Construction vehicle or mining equipment
				while crossing a highway between construction or mining sites; or
(5) Vehicle, within the Port of Baltimore for
				a distance not to exceed 1 mile, carrying a load of loose material between a
				stockpile or storage facility and a vessel docked at the Port.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 14 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-VEHICLE INSPECTIONS › Chapter 11.14.03 - Safety Standards for Motorcycles › Section 11.14.03.01 - Applicability-Motorcycles

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A. The standards,
				requirements, and procedures set forth in this chapter are applicable to
				equipment installed by the manufacturer or required by federal or State
				requirement for motorcycles and sidecars, if equipped. Questions regarding
				motorcycle standards or specifications shall be referred to the Automotive
				Safety Enforcement Division of the Maryland State Police. A person constructing
				or reconstructing a motorcycle shall assure that the vehicle meets or exceeds
				all applicable federal or State safety standards.
B. Three-wheel multipurpose vehicles having
				one wheel in the front and two in the rear and not having an enclosed driver or
				occupant compartment shall meet all established minimum standards for the front
				of motorcycles and all established minimum standards for the rear of four-wheel
				multipurpose vehicles.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 14 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-VEHICLE INSPECTIONS › Chapter 11.14.03 - Safety Standards for Motorcycles › Section 11.14.03.03 - Frame

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Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
Inspect the motorcycle frame in all areas which would not
						  require the disassembly of any components
Cracks, welds, fatigue points, work hardening, flexure is
						  discovered which would indicate that the motorcycle frame has suffered
						  structural damage which is hazardous to the rider or any passenger, or if frame
						  is bent causing wheel alignment to exceed limits in Regulation .02C.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 14 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-VEHICLE INSPECTIONS › Chapter 11.14.03 - Safety Standards for Motorcycles › Section 11.14.03.05 - Wheels and Tires

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Reference is made to Figure 1 for visual aid in determining
				  tire wear.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
A. Inspect for tire wear. (1) Tires without tread wear
						  indicators.
A. (1) Tire is worn so that less than 1/32 inch tread
						  remains when measured at the thinnest point in any groove. (Figure 1)
(2) Tires with tread wear indicators.
(2) Tire is worn so that a tread wear indicator contacts
						  the road in any groove. (Figure 1).
(3) Inspect for cord exposure.
(3) Tire has a worn spot that exposes the cord through
						  the tread.
B. Inspect for tread cuts, snags, or sidewall
						  cracks.
B. Tire has tread cuts, dry rot, snags, or sidewall
						  cracks in any direction, and deep enough to expose cords.
C. Inspect for bumps, bulges, or knots.
C. Tire has visible bumps, bulges, or knots indicating
						  partial failure or separation of the tire structure.
D. Inspect for regrooved or recut tires.
D. Tire has been regrooved or recut below original groove
						  depth, except those which can be readily identified on the sidewall as
						  regroovable.
E. Inspect for tire size.
E. Tires are smaller than manufacturer's specified
						  minimum or of a size that causes tire and body contact during different vehicle
						  attitudes.
F. Visually inspect for restricted usage marking on tire.
						  (Such as reclassified tires)
F. Tire is:
(a) Marked "For Farm Use Only";
(b) Marked "Off Highway Use Only"; (c) Marked "For Racing Use
						  Only"; (d) A metal studded snow tire during period when prohibited.
G. Inspect wheel bolts, studs, nuts, or lugs.
G. Wheel bolts, nuts, studs, or lugs are loose, missing,
						  or damaged.
H. Inspect for wheel damage.
H. Any part of wheel is bent, cracked, rewelded, or
						  damaged, so as to affect safe operation of the vehicle; loose or missing spokes
						  on spoke-type wheels; or any wheel not at least the equivalent of original
						  equipment.
I. Inspect for wheel size.
I. Any wheel is not at least the minimum size recommended
						  by the motorcycle manufacturer.
Figure 1-TYPES OF MOTORCYCLE TIRES.
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Figure 1. Tire Tread Depth Gauge Wear Indicator-Inspection
				  Recommendation. The tire inflation pressure should be checked against the
				  vehicle manufacturer's recommendations (in owner's manual). Pressure lower or
				  higher than recommended are not cause for rejection but the vehicle owner
				  should be advised to correct this condition at the earliest
				  opportunity.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 14 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-VEHICLE INSPECTIONS › Chapter 11.14.03 - Safety Standards for Motorcycles › Section 11.14.03.06 - Fuel System

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The fuel system includes fuel tank, fuel pump, fuel valve,
				  and necessary piping to carry the fuel from the tank to the carburetor.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Visually inspect the fuel tank, fuel tank supporting
						  brackets and hardware, fuel tubing, clamps, vent hoses, fuel tank cap, fuel
						  on/off valve, fuel filter, and carburetor.
(1) Any part of system is not securely fastened. (2)
						  There is fuel leaking at any point in system. (3) Fuel tank cap is
						  missing.
(2) Inspect for proper operation of choke, hand throttle,
						  or accelerator.
(4) Physical damage caused by aging to any of the
						  components.
(5) Choke, throttle, or accelerator do not function
						  properly, that is, binding, roughness or failure to return to released
						  position.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 14 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-VEHICLE INSPECTIONS › Chapter 11.14.03 - Safety Standards for Motorcycles › Section 11.14.03.07 - Exhaust System

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The exhaust system includes all tubing or pipe from the
				  exhaust port of the engine to the exhaust outlet including mufflers.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Visually inspect the exhaust system for leaks,
						  deterioration, proper mounting and general condition.
(1) Vehicle has no muffler. (2) There are loose or
						  leaking seams or joints.
(a) Rusted or corroded areas shall be given particular
						  attention. (b) Holes in the system made by the manufacturer for drainage are
						  not cause for rejection.
(3) There are holes caused by corrosion or temporary
						  repairs made to the exhaust pipe, muffler, or tail pipe. Welding or brazing is
						  considered a permanent repair if it does not leak.
(2) The exhaust outlet shall extend beyond the rearmost
						  seating position or mounted in such a manner that the exhaust is not directed
						  at the operator or passenger foot rest assemblies.
(4) Tail pipe end is pinched or obstructed or does not
						  extend beyond the rearmost seating position. (5) The system is not properly
						  mounted or securely fastened. (6) There are loose or removed muffler baffles;
						  the vehicle is equipped with cutout or similar device; or the system is not
						  original or equivalent.
(7) Mufflers and pipes are not shielded to prevent riders
						  from being burned.
(8) Exhaust pipe, muffler, or tail pipe is not of a
						  leak-proof construction. Flexible pipe that does not leak is acceptable.
(9) It emits continuous exhaust fumes or smoke which
						  obscures persons or objects from view at reasonable distance under normal
						  atmospheric conditions for more than 10 consecutive seconds.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 14 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-VEHICLE INSPECTIONS › Chapter 11.14.03 - Safety Standards for Motorcycles › Section 11.14.03.08 - Lighting

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General Lamp and Reflector Inspection. This includes all
				  original exterior lighting, plus whatever lamps are authorized. On vehicles
				  without batteries, the engine shall run at high idle speed to perform lighting
				  tests.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
A. Switch on the night driving lamps and visually inspect
						  the following: (Inspect (1) and (2) with ignition switch on.)
A. (1) Any bulb or sealed beam unit fails to light except
						  back-up lamps.
(1) Actuate turn signal lever to right and left and
						  observe function of turn signal lamps (if equipped). Motorcycles manufactured
						  after January 1, 1973 shall have turn signals.
(2) Turn signals do not properly indicate right and left
						  when so switched. (3) Back-up lamp system functions when vehicle is in a
						  forward gear (if equipped).
(2) Place vehicle in all forward gears and inspect
						  back-up lamps for function (if equipped). (3) Actuate the following and
						  observe: indicator lamps, stop lamps, headlamps, lower and upper beam.
(4) Lamp shows color contrary to law (red light to the
						  front; white light to the rear, except license plate lamp); (tail lamps shall
						  be red; stop lamps red or amber; and headlamps shall emit white light).
(4) Observe the function of: (a) Tail lamps; (b) Parking
						  lamps; (c) License Plate lamps; (d) Reflex reflectors.
(5) Lamp fails to light the proper filament indicated at
						  switch position. (6) Any lamp or reflector does not direct light properly. (7)
						  Any lamp or lens is obscured or shielded by a nontransparent material or
						  object.
B. Headlamp Inspection. Determine if lamp is mounted
						  properly, not less than 24 inches or more than 54 inches above the road
						  surface; or vehicle is equipped with at least one and not more than two
						  headlamps, sealed beam or halogen replaceable bulb with reflector.
(8) Lamp assembly improperly fastened. (9) Lamp has a
						  cracked or broken lens which emits a light contrary to law. (White light to the
						  rear.) (10) Any lamp, lens, or reflector is not an approved type. B. Headlamp
						  does not comply with mounting requirement.
Additional Lighting Requirements. Inspect for safe condition,
				  operation, wiring, and switching. All must be of an approved type.
C. Tail Lamps-At least one required.
(1) Shall be red in color.
(2) Shall be visible in normal atmospheric
				conditions at night from 300 feet to the rear. (Vehicle manufactured after
				6/1/71 shall be visible for 1,000 feet.)
(3) Mounted height: not less than 15 inches
				or more than 72 inches above the road surface for vehicles manufactured after
				August of 1970.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 14 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-VEHICLE INSPECTIONS › Chapter 11.14.03 - Safety Standards for Motorcycles › Section 11.14.03.09 - Electrical System

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To save time, the inspector should develop his own plan or
				  sequence for checking miscellaneous items, many of which can be inspected while
				  inspecting other items.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
Inspect Electrical System. A. Horn shall be securely
						  fastened, produce audible but not harsh or loud sound, and have a horn button
						  readily accessible to the operator.
A. Horn: (1) Is loose; (2) Fails to function; (3)
						  Produces unreasonably loud or harsh sound;
B. Switches shall all function properly.
(4) Is not equipped with a horn button within arm's
						  reach of operator.
C. Wiring shall be well insulated.
B. Switches fail to function.
D. Connections shall be tight and secure.
C. Wiring: (1) Insulation is broken or wiring is bare;
						  (2) Shows any evidence of burning or short circuiting.
D. Connections are loose or show evidence of excessive
						  corrosion.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 14 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-VEHICLE INSPECTIONS › Chapter 11.14.03 - Safety Standards for Motorcycles › Section 11.14.03.10 - Rearview Mirrors

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Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
A. Rearview mirrors shall permit a clear view to the rear
						  of the vehicle. Inspect for secure mounting, visibility and condition of mirror
						  and its mounting hardware.
A.(1) The mirror is cracked or discolored. (2) Mirror is
						  improperly installed or loosely mounted. (3) A minimum 200-foot visibility
						  cannot be achieved.
B. Motorcycle shall be equipped with two rearview
						  mirrors, one on left and one on right handlebar with a reflective area or at
						  least 7 square inches each. Mirrors on 1978 or newer motorcycles with a plane
						  surface shall have at least 12.5 square inches of reflective surface or, if
						  convex, at least 10 square inches of reflective surface.
(4) Motorcycle is not equipped with two rearview mirrors
						  meeting requirements.
(1) The mirror shall be securely mounted and
						  sufficiently stable to provide a readily distinguishable image to the rider
						  under normal conditions.
(2) The mirror shall be regular in shape (circular,
						  oval, rectangular or square) and may not contain sharp edges, projections, or
						  irregular indents capable of producing injury.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 14 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-VEHICLE INSPECTIONS › Chapter 11.14.03 - Safety Standards for Motorcycles › Section 11.14.03.11 - Windshield or Windscreen

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Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
Vehicle Glazing. Windshields or windscreens are not
						  required, but if installed, they shall be free of cracks, discoloration, or
						  scratches which create any vision obstruction. They shall be an approved type
						  and be mounted so that the driver's vision is not obstructed.
(1) Windscreen obstructs or obscures the driver's vision.
						  (2) Any support or stiffener device is mounted in the driver's forward line of
						  vision.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 14 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-VEHICLE INSPECTIONS › Chapter 11.14.03 - Safety Standards for Motorcycles › Section 11.14.03.12 - Passenger Safety Items

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Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
A. Passenger Hand Hold Device. If a passenger is to be
						  transported, a properly attached hand hold device shall be provided on the
						  motorcycle and shall be of sufficient strength and size to provide adequate
						  support to any passenger. A strap or bar device is acceptable.
A. When a passenger can be transported and a hand hold is
						  not present.
B. Foot Rest Assemblies. For each designated seating
						  position or if a passenger is to be transported, the motorcycle shall be
						  equipped with a foot rest assembly on each side of the motorcycle. Passenger
						  foot rests may be retractable or permanent. However, 1975 or newer shall be
						  retractable.
B.(1) When a passenger can be transported and foot rests
						  are not present. (2) Passenger foot rests are permanently attached and extend
						  more than 1 inch beyond the widest part of the motorcycle excluding handlebars.
						  (3) 1975 or new motorcycle is not equipped with retractable passenger foot
						  rests.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 14 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-VEHICLE INSPECTIONS › Chapter 11.14.03 - Safety Standards for Motorcycles › Section 11.14.03.13 - Body Items

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Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
A. Check for required body items, defective or dislocated
						  parts, and parts projecting from the vehicle.
A.(1) Seat is improperly or insecurely attached. Seat
						  locking device does not function where applicable.
B. Side and Center Stand.
(2) Engine mounting, frame, or brackets are cracked or
						  broken.
C. Chain Adjustment. D. Chain guard. Motorcycles, if
						  originally equipped, shall be provided with a chain guard, or other suitable
						  device, which is original or equivalent. E. Fenders. Inspect to determine if
						  the fenders are properly mounted and there are no cracks, broken areas, or
						  sharp edges. Front fender is not required.
B.(1) The side or center stand will not remain in the
						  stored position. (2) The side or center stand is cracked, or broken, or
						  apparent structural weakness is present, which would not support the
						  motorcycle. (3) Side or center stand is held in the stored position by: (a)
						  Wire; (b) Rubber band; (c) Other method which would not insure that the stand
						  would remain secured in stored position.
C. Chain is not adjusted to manufacturer's
						  specifications. If specifications are unavailable the following shall apply:
						  "Rigid frame models": minimum of 1/2 inch to maximum of 1 inch total up and
						  down movement measured on the lower section of the chain midway between the
						  sprockets. "Swing arm models": minimum of 1/2 inch to maximum of 2 inches total
						  up and down movement measured on the lower section of the chain midway between
						  the sprockets.
D. The chain guard, or other device, is missing (if
						  originally equipped), broken, cracked, or is not the original or
						  equivalent.
E.(1) Fenders are improperly mounted, cracked, or have
						  sharp edges. (2) Rear fender is missing.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 14 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-VEHICLE INSPECTIONS › Chapter 11.14.03 - Safety Standards for Motorcycles › Section 11.14.03.14 - Speedometer/Odometer

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Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
Visually inspect speedometer and odometer for operation
						  and legibility. Speedometer shall register speed in miles or kilometers per
						  hour and odometer shall register in miles or kilometers.
(1) Speedometer and/or odometer disconnected or
						  inoperable. (2) Dial and calibrations not legible. (3) Speedometer does not
						  register speed in miles or kilometers. (4) Odometer does not register in miles
						  or kilometers.
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 11.14.04.01 - Applicability

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The standards, requirements, and procedures set forth in this
				  chapter are applicable to equipment originally installed by the manufacturer or
				  required by federal or State requirement on trucks (over 10,000 pounds GVWR),
				  multipurpose passenger vehicles having a chassis rating greater than 10,000
				  pounds, truck tractors, commercial buses, and type I school vehicles. Any
				  questions regarding these standards or specifications shall be referred to the
				  Automotive Safety Enforcement Division of the Maryland State Police. Any person
				  constructing or reconstructing a vehicle shall assure the vehicle meets or
				  exceeds all applicable federal and State safety standards.
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 11.14.04.03 - Brakes

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A. Brake
				Inspection-Heavy Vehicles. Certain items of special interest shall be
				considered by the inspector when evaluating the braking on large, heavily
				loaded vehicles.
B. Safety. The
				vehicle or combination of vehicles may weigh many tons and too much stress
				cannot be put upon the safety of the inspector and others when testing the
				stopping ability of the vehicles. These tests shall be conducted with extreme
				care in order to prevent possible skidding, jackknifing, load shifting, and
				overturning. In particular, extreme care shall be used in testing liquid
				cargo-carrying vehicles under partially loaded conditions because of the sudden
				surging of the cargo.
C.
				Practicality.
(1) A thorough brake inspection
				includes the inspection of the inside of the brake assembly. The removal of
				wheel hubs and drums from large commercial vehicles is difficult because of
				size and weight problems and extreme care shall be taken to assure they are
				properly returned to the axle.
(2)
				A thorough examination of the hydraulic, vacuum, or air systems will normally
				give a fair idea of general condition of the braking system, especially when
				augmented by a practical performance demonstration.
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 11.14.04.05 - Fuel System

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A. The fuel
				system includes the fuel tank, fuel pump, and necessary piping to carry the
				fuel from the tank to the carburetor or to the injection system.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Visually examine the fuel tank, fuel tank support
						  straps, filler tube (rubber, plastic, metal), tube clamps, fuel tank vent hoses
						  or tubes, filler housing drain, overflow tubes, filler cap, fuel filter,
						  carburetor, or injector system.
(1) (a) Any part of system is not securely fastened. (b)
						  There is fuel leaking at any point in the system. (c) Fuel tank cap is missing.
						  (d) Overflow or vent tube is missing or obstructed. (e) Filler tube is leaking,
						  collapsed, or deteriorated.
(2) Inspect for proper operation of choke, hand throttle,
						  and accelerator.
(2) If choke, throttle, or accelerator does not function
						  properly, such as binding, roughness, or failure to return to released
						  position.
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 11.14.04.08 - Bumpers and Rear Metal Frame

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A.
				Bumpers shall be inspected for broken or missing parts, abnormal protrusions,
				sharp edges, or conditions that could be hazardous to persons. The bumpers
				shall be securely mounted to the vehicle and be capable of absorbing a
				reasonable degree of impact. Every truck with a GVWR over 10,000 pounds, except
				truck tractors and vehicles engaged in drive-away/tow-away operations, which is
				so constructed that the body or the chassis assembly, if without a body, has a
				clearance at the rear end of more than 30 inches from the ground when empty,
				shall be equipped with a permanent rear bumper or metal frame attached to the
				underside of the rear of the truck. The bumper or frame may not be any wider
				than the width of the truck, and may not be more than 30 inches above the
				highway when moving and shall be constructed of heavy gauge steel. The maximum
				transverse distance from the widest part of the vehicle at the rear to the
				bumper or metal frame may not exceed 18 inches. The frame shall be constructed
				so as not to interfere with lights or other warning devices. Any truck so
				constructed and maintained that the body, chassis, or other parts thereof
				afford the protection required by this section shall be deemed in compliance
				with this section. The provisions of this section do not apply to vehicles
				where the installation of the required bumper or metal frame would prevent
				operation of the vehicle to secure its designated purpose.
Procedures
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Bumpers: Applies to all bumpers of vehicles where
						  equipped. Front bumper does not have to extend to extreme sides of vehicle
						  except on school vehicles. Inspect bumpers for hazardous condition and unsafe
						  mounting.
(1)(a) Bumper is broken or missing. (b) Abnormal
						  protrusions or conditions which could be hazardous. (c) Bumpers not securely
						  mounted or capable of absorbing a reasonable degree of impact. (d) School
						  vehicle bumpers do not extend to the extreme sides of the vehicle.
(2) Rear Metal Frame: Inspect frame for proper size,
						  proper mounting, interference with lights or warning devices, and type of
						  construction.
(2)(a) Rear protector frame does not conform to
						  requirements. (b) Is missing when required.
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 11.14.04.09 - Rear Wheel Protector Flaps

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A person may not operate, cause or permit to be operated any
				  bus or truck on the highways of this State unless it is equipped with suitable
				  metal protectors or substantial flexible flaps behind the rearmost wheels of
				  the vehicle to prevent the projection of rocks, dirt, water, or other
				  substances to the rear and to minimize side spray. This regulation does not
				  apply to any farm tractor or any vehicle registered as a farm truck or to
				  uncoupled truck tractors or other vehicles where the construction is such that
				  complete freedom around the wheel area is necessary to secure the designed use
				  of the vehicle.
Procedures
Reject Vehicle If:
A. The protectors or flaps shall have a ground clearance
						  of not more than one-third of the horizontal distance from the bottom edge of
						  the protector or flap to the centerline of the axle, provided, however, that no
						  protector or flap need be closer to the ground than 6 inches under any
						  condition of loading. The protector or flap shall extend laterally at least the
						  width of the tire or tires being protected.
A. Measurement A is longer than 1/3 the length of
						  Measurement B and the vehicle is not equipped with flaps (see Figures 20 and
						  21). B. Protector or flap does not extend laterally at least the width of tire
						  or tires. C. Protectors or flaps not securely attached to the vehicle.
B. If any truck or bus is so designed or constructed that
						  the objectives of this regulation are accomplished by reason of fender or body
						  construction or other means of enclosure, either permanent or temporary, then
						  the requirements of this regulation have been satisfied.
Figure 20-REAR WHEEL PROTECTOR FLAP REQUIREMENTS.
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Figure 21-REAR WHEEL PROTECTOR FLAP REQUIREMENTS.
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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 11.14.04.10 - Fenders

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Fender inspection shall include condition, mounting, and
				  coverage of wheels and tires. If the body of the vehicle does not provide
				  coverage, the vehicle shall then be equipped with suitable metal protectors or
				  substantial flexible flaps behind the rearmost wheels of the vehicle.
Procedures
Reject Vehicle If:
A. Fenders shall be securely attached to the vehicle and
						  inspected for tears, sharp or jagged edges, sufficient coverage of the wheel
						  and tire both from the body outward and to the front and rear of tires and
						  wheels. Fenders may be extended outward to compensate for tire and wheel
						  changes provided these extensions:
A. (1) Fender has tears, sharp or jagged edges. (2)
						  Fender is not securely fastened to the body. (3) Fender does not extend outward
						  from the body to cover the top of the wheel and tire.
(1) Provide required coverage of wheels and tires; (2)
						  Are constructed of substantial materials;
(4) The rear of all fenders do not extend downward to
						  the horizontal centerline of the wheel.
(3) Are securely attached to fenders the fenders; (4)
						  Have all edges rolled to eliminate sharp or jagged edges;
(5) Fronts of all fenders do not extend forward from the
						  vertical centerline of the wheel to at least within a 45-degree angle of the
						  horizontal centerline.
(5) Do not contact tires during different vehicle
						  attitudes; (6) On trucks and truck tractors, applies only to front fenders and
						  rear fenders when equipped.
(6) Fender has been extended downward to compensate for
						  suspension modifications.
(7) Fender is missing.
(8) The vehicle is not equipped with flaps behind the
						  rear wheels when required.
Figure 22-FENDERS.
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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 11.14.04.11 - Body and Sheet Metal - Applicable to School Vehicles Only

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Body exterior components and sheet metal parts, if damaged or
				  dislocated so that they project from the vehicle to present a safety hazard to
				  occupants, pedestrians, or other vehicles, may be cause for rejection of the
				  vehicle.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
A. Protruding Metal: Inspect for torn metal parts,
						  moldings, rub rails, etc., which may protrude from vehicle.
A. (1) Body components or sheet metal are subject to
						  rejection if a condition exists which is hazardous to occupants, pedestrians or
						  other vehicles.
(2) Torn metal, broken glass, or other loose or
						  dislocated parts protrude from the surface of the vehicle which is hazardous to
						  occupants, pedestrians, or other vehicles.
Figure 23-SCHOOL VEHICLE CONSTRUCTION AND SEATING.
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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 11.14.04.13 - Electrical System

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A. Electrical
				System. To save time, the inspector should develop his own plan or sequence for
				checking miscellaneous electrical items, many of which can be inspected while
				inspecting other items.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Horn shall be securely fastened, produce audible but
						  not harsh or loud sound, and have a horn button readily accessible to the
						  operator.
(2) Switches shall all function properly.
(3) Wiring shall be well insulated. (4) Connections shall be tight and
						  secure.
(1) Horn: (a) Is loose; (b) Fails to function;
(c) Produces loud or harsh sound; (d) Not equipped with horn
						  button within arm's reach of operator.
(5) Automatic Transmission Only: Neutral safety starting
						  switch-determine that starter operates with gear selector in P and N only.
(2) Switches: Fail to function.
(6) Battery-Check general condition.
(3) Wiring: (a) Insulation is bare, cracked, or broken;
						  (b) Shows evidence of burning or short-circuiting.
(4) Connections are loose or shows signs of excessive
						  corrosion.
(5) Starter operates with gear selector in any gear other
						  than P and N:
(a) Gasoline ignition engine: Apply parking brake
						  and remove center wire from coil or distributor before checking to be sure that
						  engine does not start with vehicle in running gear. On Delco Remy high energy
						  ignition system disconnect harness connector at distributor on V6 and V8
						  engines. Disconnect at coil on inline 4 and 6 cylinder engines; (b) Diesel
						  engine: Apply parking brake, fully apply service brake, and pull stop out to
						  no-fuel position before checking.
(6) Battery: (a) Is cracked or broken; (b) Connections
						  are loose or show signs of excessive corrosion; (c) Is not held down securely;
						  (d) Vents are not open (if equipped); (e) Is low on fluid level (if
						  applicable).
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 11.14.04.17 - Windshield Wipers and Washers

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A.
				The windshield wipers shall be inspected for operation, control, condition of
				blades and arms, or any missing part.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Windshield Wipers: (a) Inspect for satisfactory
						  operation (if vacuum operated, engine shall be idling and control full on).
						  Windshield shall be free of insects, oil film, or other foreign matter, and
						  should be continuously wet when tested. Wetting the windshield during school
						  vehicle inspection may be waived if water is unavailable or the outside
						  temperature is freezing or below. (b) Inspect for damaged, torn, or hardened
						  rubber elements of blades. (c) Inspect for damaged metal parts of wiper blades
						  or arms. (d) Inspect for proper contact of blades with windshield. Raise arm
						  away from windshield and release. Arm should return to original position and
						  cause the wiper blades to firmly contact the windshield.
(1) (a) Wipers are inoperative or cannot be controlled or
						  operated by the driver. (b) A wiper blade is broken or missing. (c) There is
						  insufficient tension of arm to hold blade against windshield. (d) There are
						  worn or deteriorated blades that do not clean the windshield (within 5 cycles
						  applicable to school vehicles only). (e) Wiper arms and blades are not the
						  original size. (f) Not equipped with on/off switch within arm's length of
						  driver. (g) Arm or arms fail to return to park position.
(2) Windshield Washers (school vehicles only). Inspect
						  for proper operation of hand or foot control and an effective amount of fluid
						  delivered to the outside of the windshield. System shall function when
						  temperature is both above and below freezing point of water.
(2) (a) Reservoir is empty. (b) System fails to function.
						  (c) Fluid in system is frozen. (d) System does not provide fluid to the wiper
						  area.
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 11.14.04.18 - Hood and Catches

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A. Inspection
				shall consist of operation and presence of catches and safety catches, insuring
				that the hood covers at least the top part of the engine compartment; and if
				equipped with an air scoop or bubble, it does not extend higher than 1/3 the
				vertical height of the windshield.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Open hood and inspect safety catch for proper
						  operation. Close hood and inspect for proper full closure. Manually inspect
						  latch or remote control for proper operation (if engine is rear mounted, make a
						  similar inspection of engine compartment and hood door). Stud and safety
						  pin-type latch are acceptable provided pressure is necessary to remove the pin
						  from the stud. If tilt cab vehicle, inspect locking and safety mechanism of the
						  cab.
(1) Hood does not cover at least the top of the engine
						  compartment (full hood is required on school vehicles). (2) Air scoop or bubble
						  is higher than 1/3 the vertical height of the windshield. (3) Hood latch and
						  keeper not original equipment or equivalent. (4) Hood is not equipped with a
						  proper operating safety latch.
(2) Inspect for height of air scoop or bubble. (3) On
						  vehicles where the engine extends inside the vehicle, the interior engine cover
						  shall be inspected for proper sealing.
(5) Latch and release mechanism of hood, engine cover, or
						  tilt cab is broken, missing, or improperly adjusted, preventing the hood from
						  being opened or closed, the engine cover from being removed or replaced or the
						  tilt cab from being raised or lowered.
(6) Interior engine cover is not properly sealed to
						  prevent the entrance of engine fumes or exhaust gages into the vehicle.
Figure 33-HOOD SCOOP HEIGHT.
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A. Floor
				and trunk pans shall be inspected for holes or rusted and weakened conditions.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Inspect floor pan in occupant compartment (cab) or in
						  cargo areas open to the occupant compartment for rusted out areas or holes
						  which could permit entry of exhaust gases, which could not support occupants,
						  or which affect secure mounting of seats.
(1) Floor pan (or floor) is cracked, has holes or is
						  rusted through or weakened to cause a hazard to an occupant, permits exhaust
						  gases or engine fumes to enter an occupant compartment, or affects secure
						  mounting of seats.
(2) Inspect trunk pans for rusted out areas, holes, or
						  openings which would permit entry of exhaust gases.
(2) Trunk pans are rusted out, contain holes or
						  openings.
(3) Inspect floor covering for presence, adhesion,
						  hazardous conditions, and sealing (applicable to school vehicles only).
(3) Floor covering of school vehicle is missing, cracked,
						  curled, or worn; not properly sealed or attached; or presents a tripping
						  hazard.
(4) Inspect engine cover on COE and COF vehicles for
						  rusted-out areas or holes which could permit entry of exhaust gases into the
						  cab.
(4) Engine cover is not properly sealed or has rusted-out
						  areas or holes which could permit entry of exhaust gases into the cab.
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 11.14.04.21 - Speedometer and Odometer

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A.
				Speedometer, odometer, or hubometer will be inspected to determine if they are
				connected and operable, the dial and calibrations are legible, and calibrated
				in miles or kilometers.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Visually inspect speedometer and odometer for
						  operation and legibility. Speedometer must register speed and odometer must
						  register distance traveled. The speedometer may register speed in miles per
						  hour or kilometers per hour or both and odometer may register distance traveled
						  in miles or kilometers. If the odometer records a distance in kilometers, the
						  vehicle shall be placarded in view of the driver with a wording "kilometers
						  divided by 1.609 equals miles".
(1) Speedometer or odometer, or both, are disconnected or
						  inoperable. (2) Dial and calibrations not legible. (3) Speedometer does not
						  register speed in miles per hour or kilometers or both. (4) Odometer does not
						  register distance traveled.