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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 14 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-VEHICLE INSPECTIONS › Chapter 11.14.08 - Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program › Section 11.14.08.06 - Certificates

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A. General
				Requirements.
During each inspection cycle, a vehicle inspected under this
				  chapter shall be issued a certificate that indicates the inspection status of
				  the vehicle in a manner prescribed by the Administration.
B. Pass Certificate. If a vehicle meets all
				applicable standards during an inspection, the vehicle is considered to be in
				compliance for the assigned inspection cycle, and shall be issued a pass
				certificate which includes a statement certifying that the inspection was
				performed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
C. Fail Certificate.
If a vehicle does not meet all applicable standards during
				  an inspection, the vehicle is considered not to be in compliance and shall be
				  issued a fail certificate which includes the following information:
(1) The type of failure and the reason for
				failure; and
(2) A statement
				indicating any availability of warranty coverage as provided by the Clean Air
				Act, 42 U.S.C. §
											7541.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 14 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-VEHICLE INSPECTIONS › Chapter 11.14.08 - Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program › Section 11.14.08.07 - Waivers

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A. General
				Requirements. A waiver is valid until the next date of scheduled
				inspection.
B. Repair Waiver.
(1) The owner of a vehicle for which a fail
				certificate has been issued may apply to the Administration for a waiver from
				inspection standards for the assigned inspection cycle if all of the following
				requirements are met:
(a) All applicable
				warranty coverage has been used, or the vehicle manufacturer or a dealer has
				issued written denial of the warranty coverage provided for vehicles by the
				Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C.
				§
												7541;
(b) The vehicle has received
				emissions-related repairs appropriate to the cause of inspection failure, and
				the repairs have been performed by a recognized repair technician;
(c) Emissions control devices have not been
				tampered with or removed, and the vehicle has not been misfueled; and
(d) The owner satisfies the requirements of
				State law, except for provisions which are superseded by federal law.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 14 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-VEHICLE INSPECTIONS › Chapter 11.14.08 - Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program › Section 11.14.08.08 - Extensions

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A. The
				Administration may grant a time extension for a vehicle owner to comply with
				the requirements of this chapter. An extension may be granted only if the
				Administration determines that the vehicle owner has made efforts to have the
				vehicle inspected or repaired and circumstances have developed which are beyond
				the reasonable control of the vehicle owner. An extension shall be of the
				shortest duration possible, as determined by the Administration.
B. The Administration may grant a time
				extension for a vehicle registered in the emissions inspection area but
				operated in or assigned to an area outside of the emissions inspection area.
				The vehicle owner shall present the vehicle for inspection upon its return to
				the emissions inspection area.
C.
				Economic Hardship. The Administration may grant a time extension, not to exceed
				the period of the inspection cycle, to a motorist to obtain needed repairs on a
				vehicle in the case of economic hardship. The vehicle owner shall submit
				documentation, subject to verification by the Administration, that all vehicle
				owners listed on the vehicle title meet the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines as
				updated annually in the Federal Register by the U.S. Department of Health and
				Human Services under authority of
				42 U.S.C. §
										9902(2).
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 14 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-VEHICLE INSPECTIONS › Chapter 11.14.08 - Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program › Section 11.14.08.09 - Enforcement

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A. The
				requirements of this chapter relating to vehicle inspection shall be enforced
				by the Administration through the use of administrative sanctions in the form
				of:
(1) Suspension of vehicle
				registration;
(2) Denial of vehicle
				registration renewal; or
(3)
				Confiscation of the vehicle registration plates.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 14 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-VEHICLE INSPECTIONS › Chapter 11.14.08 - Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program › Section 11.14.08.10 - Test Standards

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A. Idle Exhaust
				Emissions Test.
(1) A vehicle shall fail if
				sample dilution occurs.
(2)
				Hydrocarbon (HC) and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions may not exceed the
				following values:
(a) Table 2. Gross vehicle
				weight greater than 8,500 pounds but less than or equal to 10,000 pounds.
Vehicle Model Year
HC (parts per million)
CO (percent)
(i)
1977
580
7.00
(ii)
1978
550
6.70
(iii)
1979
470
5.00
(iv)
1980
350
5.00
(v)
1981
250
3.00
(vi)
1982
220
2.50
(vii)
1983
220
1.50
(viii)
1984-1990
220
1.20
(ix)
1991-1992
200
1.00
(x)
1993-1995
175
1.00
(xi)
1996-2000
125
1.00
(xii)
2001 and newer
100
0.75
(b)
				Table 3. Gross vehicle weight greater than 10,000 pounds:
Vehicle Model Year
HC (parts per million)
CO (percent)
(i)
1977
650
7.00
(ii)
1978
650
7.00
(iii)
1979
650
6.50
(iv)
1980
500
6.00
(v)
1981
500
6.00
(vi)
1982
500
6.00
(vii)
1983
500
3.50
(viii)
1984-1985
440
3.00
(ix)
1986
280
2.50
(x)
1987-1992
220
1.20
(xi)
1993-1995
200
1.00
(xii)
1996-2000
125
1.00
(xiii)
2001 and newer
100
0.75
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 14 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-VEHICLE INSPECTIONS › Chapter 11.14.08 - Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program › Section 11.14.08.11 - General Requirements for Inspection and Preparation for Inspection

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A. Emissions
				Related Recall. An inspector shall reject from inspection a vehicle which has
				not had repairs performed as required by an emissions-related recall notice, as
				specified in Regulation .05C of this chapter.
B. Vehicle Preparation.
(1) Before vehicle inspection, the inspector
				shall visually check the vehicle for a condition which has potential to cause
				injury, damage the inspection station or the test equipment, or invalidate the
				inspection, including, but not limited to:
(a) Overheating;
(b) Leaks of coolant, oil, or fuel;
(c) Visible tailpipe emissions other than
				steam; or
(d) A missing, damaged,
				or leaking exhaust system.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 14 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-VEHICLE INSPECTIONS › Chapter 11.14.08 - Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program › Section 11.14.08.12 - Test Equipment and Test Procedures

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A. Idle Exhaust
				Emissions Test.
(1) Test Equipment. Idle
				exhaust emission test equipment shall be approved by the Administration and the
				Department.
(2) Test Procedures.
(a) The inspector shall fail the vehicle if
				sample dilution occurs.
(b) Except
				as provided in §A(2)(a) of this regulation, the inspector shall conduct
				the idle exhaust emissions test in accordance with the procedures specified in
				40 CFR Part 51, Subpart S.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 14 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-VEHICLE INSPECTIONS › Chapter 11.14.08 - Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program › Section 11.14.08.13 - Failed Vehicle and Reinspection Procedures

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A. Failed
				Vehicle. The contractor shall provide information as to the reason for the
				vehicle failure to the operator of a failed vehicle.
B. The contractor or the Administration may
				refer the vehicle operator to the motorist assistance center.
C. Reinspection.
(1) The inspector shall reject from
				reinspection a vehicle:
(a) For which the
				documentation required in Regulation .05D(2) of this chapter is not provided;
				or
(b) Which had failed with an
				on-board diagnostics fault code related to the catalyst or evaporative
				emissions control system, and the applicable readiness monitor is not
				set.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 14 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-VEHICLE INSPECTIONS › Chapter 11.14.08 - Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program › Section 11.14.08.14 - Quality Assurance and Maintenance

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A. The
				Contractor shall develop, maintain, and modify as required by the
				Administration and the Department a comprehensive quality assurance and
				maintenance plan for vehicle emissions inspection stations complying with the
				provisions of this chapter, and shall implement the quality assurance plan
				after approval of the plan by the Administration and the Department.
B. The contractor shall include the following
				information in the quality assurance plan:
(1) Test assurance procedures to be conducted
				by the contractor for each test;
(2) Periodic quality assurance check
				procedures and precision check procedures to be conducted by the contractor on
				the test equipment;
(3) For each
				test assurance procedure, periodic quality assurance check, and precision check
				conducted by the contractor, the:
(a) Primary
				standard to which each instrument, device, or material used for a check is
				traceable,
(b) Acceptable tolerance
				for each check,
(c) Corrective
				action to be taken for a check result outside of the acceptable tolerance,
				and
(d) Recheck procedure to follow
				corrective action;
(4)
				Maintenance procedures to be conducted by the contractor on the test equipment,
				which follow the equipment manufacturers' specifications at a minimum;
				and
(5) Record-keeping practices to
				be conducted by the contractor.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 14 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-VEHICLE INSPECTIONS › Chapter 11.14.08 - Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program › Section 11.14.08.15 - Vehicle Emissions Inspection Station

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A. General
				Requirements.
(1) The contractor shall make
				available to the Administration or the Department, as required, vehicle
				emissions inspection station equipment and personnel to perform quality
				assurance checks and program evaluation functions.
(2) The contractor shall collect, maintain,
				and make available to the Administration and the Department, as required,
				inspection data and inspection station operation data in compliance with the
				provisions of this chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 14 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-VEHICLE INSPECTIONS › Chapter 11.14.08 - Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program › Section 11.14.08.16 - Inspector Training and Performance Review

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A. Inspector
				Training.
(1) The contractor shall develop,
				maintain, and modify, as required by the Administration and the Department, an
				inspector training program to include both classroom and hands-on training,
				with provisions for initial and periodic in-service training.
(2) The contractor shall use the training
				program after the program has been approved by the Administration and the
				Department.
(3) The contractor
				shall provide training that meets the provisions of this chapter to each
				inspector before the inspector may perform inspections.
(4) The contractor shall provide periodic
				in-service inspector training over a period established by the Administration
				and the Department.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 14 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-VEHICLE INSPECTIONS › Chapter 11.14.08 - Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program › Section 11.14.08.17 - Vehicle Data for Vehicle Repair Assistance

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A. The
				contractor shall issue a report containing information on test results of a
				vehicle which has failed an emissions inspection to an individual seeking to
				have repairs performed on the vehicle.
B. The contractor shall:
(1) Make the report available electronically
				to vehicle owners, certified emissions repair facilities, and master certified
				emissions technicians; and
(2)
				Provide read-only, convenient, and standardized access.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 14 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-VEHICLE INSPECTIONS › Chapter 11.14.08 - Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program › Section 11.14.08.18 - Master Certified Emissions Technician

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A. Initial
				Application and Certification.
(1) To qualify
				for certification, an individual shall:
(a)
				Successfully complete an orientation course approved by the
				Department;
(b) Demonstrate 5 years
				of full-time employment experience as an automotive technician performing
				emissions-related repairs on on-road vehicles, except that an individual with 2
				full years of full-time education related to the repair of on-road vehicles
				need only demonstrate 4 years of the required employment; and
(c) Possess all of the following current,
				valid ASE certifications:
(i) Electrical
				Systems (A-6),
(ii) Engine
				Performance (A-8), and
(iii)
				Advanced Engine Performance Specialist (L-1).
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 14 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-VEHICLE INSPECTIONS › Chapter 11.14.08 - Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program › Section 11.14.08.19 - Certified Emissions Repair Facility

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A. Initial
				Application and Certification.
To qualify for certification, a person shall:
(1) Submit an application to the
				Department;
(2) Maintain a repair
				facility capable of making emissions-related adjustments and repairs;
(3) Possess all required equipment as listed
				in §C of this regulation;
(4)
				Pass an audit as defined in §F of this regulation; and
(5) Employ all required personnel as listed
				in §D of this regulation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 14 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-VEHICLE INSPECTIONS › Chapter 11.14.08 - Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program › Section 11.14.08.20 - Fleet Inspection Station

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A. Initial
				Application and Licensure.
(1) A fleet
				inspection station license authorizes the licensee to inspect those vehicles
				that are part of the fleet designated by the licensee.
(2) A person seeking licensure of an
				establishment as a fleet inspection station shall apply on forms provided by
				the Department.
(3) To qualify for
				licensure, an establishment shall comply with the following requirements:
(a) Maintain a repair facility capable of
				making emissions-related adjustments and repairs;
(b) Possess and update as required diagnostic
				equipment and tools as specified by the Department, including but not limited
				to:
(i) Emissions diagnostic and repair
				information for affected model year vehicles;
(ii) A multimeter;
(iii) A fuel or hydraulic pressure
				gauge;
(iv) A vacuum
				gauge;
(v) A vacuum pump;
				and
(vi) A compression tester or
				cylinder leak down tester.
(c) Allow access to Department personnel to
				perform quality assurance checks on equipment and personnel;
(d) Employ at least one master certified
				emissions technician;
(e) Ensure
				that a master certified emissions technician performs all inspections,
				adjustments, and repairs required to bring vehicles into compliance with the
				provisions of this chapter; and
(f)
				Ensure that each master certified emissions technician undergoes initial test
				equipment operation and maintenance training, and periodic re-training as
				required by the Department.
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 11.14.09.01 - Applicability

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A. The standards,
				requirements, and procedures set forth in this chapter are applicable to
				originally manufactured low speed vehicles with originally installed equipment
				or equipment manufactured and installed to meet the federal and State
				requirements for low speed vehicles. Any questions regarding low speed vehicle
				standards or specifications shall be referred to the Automotive Safety
				Enforcement Division of the Department of State Police.
B. A low speed vehicle shall comply with
				federal standards under 49
				CFR §
										571.500. A federal motor vehicle
				safety certification label shall be affixed to the vehicle identifying it as a
				"Low Speed Vehicle" for the regulations of this chapter to apply.
C. The vehicle shall be equipped with the
				manufacturer's owner's/operator's manual at the time the vehicle is undergoing
				a State inspection. The vehicle owner or agent may be required to present to
				the inspection station any manufacturer's testing procedures or specifications
				required for inspection.
D. It is
				recommended that the vehicle owner or agent, before presenting the vehicle for
				inspection, charge the battery systems as prescribed by the vehicle
				manufacturer to ensure the vehicle operates at peak efficiency to prevent
				unnecessary rejection of components due to a weak or low battery.
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 11.14.09.02 - Incorporation by Reference

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In this chapter, Surface Vehicle Standards for Low Speed
				  Vehicles, SAE J2358 (Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc., March 2002) is
				  incorporated by reference.
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 11.14.09.03 - Performance

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A. Due to the
				vehicle's required speed limitations and the restricted highways where
				operation is permitted, a road test is not required. The vehicle, however, must
				be capable of moving under its own power in and out of the inspection area. The
				vehicle will be required to function as designed in all operational settings.
				Observe for any adverse steering, handling, or braking reactions.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Inflate tires to recommended pressures. While
						  maneuvering the vehicle on the parking lot of the inspection facility and in
						  and out of inspection area, observe for any adverse steering, handling, or
						  braking reactions.
(1) Any adverse steering, handling, or braking reactions
						  are noted.
(2) Inspect the vehicle's ability to function as designed
						  in all operational settings, for example, forward, neutral, reverse, road and
						  turf/high and low, etc.
(2) The vehicle fails to function as designed in any
						  operational setting.
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 11.14.09.07 - Bumpers - If So Equipped

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A.
				Bumpers are not required on low speed vehicles. However, if so equipped, they
				shall be inspected for broken or missing parts, sharp edges, or other
				conditions that could be hazardous to individuals. The bumpers shall be
				securely mounted to the vehicle.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Bumpers. Inspect bumpers for condition and
						  mounting.
(1) Bumpers or protective coverings contain sharp edges,
						  or conditions are present that could be hazardous to individuals.
(2) Bumpers are broken, have missing parts, or are not
						  securely mounted.
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 11.14.09.08 - Fenders and Flaps

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A. A low
				speed vehicle shall be equipped with fender coverage of front and rear wheels.
				Inspection shall include condition, mounting, and coverage of wheels and tires.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Fenders shall be securely attached to the vehicle and
						  inspected for tears, sharp or jagged edges that extend outward from the fender,
						  and 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 or wheel changes provided the extensions: (a) Provide
						  required coverage of wheels and tires; (b) Are constructed of substantial
						  materials; (c) Are securely attached to the body; (d) Have all edges rolled to
						  eliminate sharp or jagged edges; and (e) Do not contact tires during different
						  vehicle attitudes.
(1) (a) Fenders have tears, sharp, or jagged edges that
						  extend outward from the fender that present a hazard to a pedestrian. (b)
						  Fenders are not securely fastened to the body. (c) Fender does not extend
						  outward from the body to cover the top of the wheel and tire excluding the
						  sidewall. (d) The rear of all fenders do not extend downward to the horizontal
						  centerline of the wheel, or as designed by the vehicle manufacturer. (e) 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, or as
						  designed by the vehicle manufacturer. (f) Fenders are missing.
(2) If the bed of a low speed vehicle has been changed
						  and a rear fender is impractical, the vehicle shall be equipped with flaps
						  behind the rear wheels and tires of the vehicle, and extend at least to the
						  horizontal centerline of the wheels.
(2) Flaps do not cover the width of the wheels and tires
						  or do not extend at least to the horizontal centerline of the wheels.
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 11.14.09.11 - Mirrors

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A. Outside Mirrors.
				As required by 49 CFR §
										571.500, all vehicles shall be equipped with
				an exterior mirror mounted on the driver's side of the vehicle and either an
				exterior mirror mounted on the passenger's side of the vehicle or an interior
				mirror.
All exterior mirrors shall provide a view of the highway for
				  a distance of at least 200 feet to the rear. A vehicle with add-on tint must
				  have an outside rearview mirror on the passenger side.
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 of at least 200 ft. to the rear. Look for correct location,
						  stable mounting, cracks, sharp edges, 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, has sharp edges,
						  or is clouded to the extent that rear vision is obscured; (e) Does not provide
						  an unobstructed view to the rear of at least 200 feet; or (f) Cannot be
						  adjusted or will not hold an adjustment.
B.
				Inside Mirrors. All vehicles not equipped with an inside rearview mirror shall
				be equipped with an exterior mirror mounted on the passenger side. The inside
				rearview mirror shall be adjustable and equipped with clear view glass
				providing a clear stable reflected view 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, 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, has sharp
						  edges, or is clouded to the extent that rear vision is obscured; (d) Does not
						  provide an unobstructed view to the rear of at least 200 feet; or (e) Cannot be
						  adjusted or will not hold an adjustment.
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 11.14.09.12 - Vehicle Glazing

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A. As required
				under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards,
				49 CFR §
										571.500"Low Speed Vehicles", all low speed
				vehicles shall be equipped with a windshield that conforms to the federal motor
				vehicle safety standard on glazing materials,
				49 CFR §
										571.205. Windshields of low speed vehicles
				must meet the ANSI/SAE Z26.1 -1996 specifications for either AS-1 or AS-4
				glazing (incorporated by reference; see
				49 CFR §
										571.5). Safety glazing is marked with the
				manufacturer's trademark and the letters "AS" followed by a number from 1
				through 16B. Only AS-1 or AS-4 composition may be used in the windshield.
				Safety glazing for 1966 and later models also has a glass manufacturer's model
				number or a DOT (Department of Transportation) code number. Any questions
				regarding glazing shall be referred to the Automotive Safety Enforcement
				Division of the Department of State Police.
B. Definitions.
(1) "Cloudiness" means any degree of visible
				discoloration or separation, except tinting that does not affect clear
				vision.
(2) "Critical area" means
				the normal windshield wiper sweep, except the area obscured by hood, fenders,
				or rearview mirror.
(3)
				"Non-critical area" means all windshield area outside the critical
				area.
(4) "Normal windshield wiper
				sweep" means the area of windshield cleaned by the windshield wiper, excluding
				return position on both passenger's and driver's side.
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 11.14.09.13 - 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. Vehicle manufacturers may design vehicle
				to be equipped with only one windshield wiper.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Windshield Wipers. (a) Inspect for operation as
						  designed. Windshield shall be free of insects, oil film, or other foreign
						  matter, and should be continuously wet when tested. (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. Arms should return to
						  original position and cause the wiper blades to firmly contact the
						  windshield.
(1) Windshield Wipers. (a) Wipers do not operate as
						  designed or cannot be controlled by the driver. (b) A wiper arm or 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. (e) Wiper arms and blades are not the proper
						  size for the windshield or have been relocated from original design. (f) Not
						  equipped with on or off switch within arm's length of driver. (g) Arms fail to
						  automatically return to park position.
(2) Windshield Washer(s) (If so equipped). (a) Inspect
						  for proper operation of controls and for an effective amount of fluid delivered
						  to the outside of the windshield. System shall function regardless of outside
						  temperatures.
(2) Windshield Washer(s). (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 11.14.09 - Safety Standards for Low Speed Vehicles › Section 11.14.09.14 - Hood and Catches

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A. Inspection
				shall consist of operation and presence of hinges, latches, release mechanisms,
				safety catches, or fasteners, if so equipped, insuring that the hood encloses
				the motor compartment.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Open hood and inspect for proper operation. Inspect
						  all hinges, latches, release mechanism, safety catch, or fasteners, for
						  condition and proper operation. Close hood and inspect for proper full closure.
						  If motor is rear mounted, make a similar inspection of motor compartment and
						  hood door.
(1) Hood does not enclose the motor compartment.
(2) Hood latch and keeper are not original equipment or
						  equivalent.
(3) Any hinge, latch, release mechanism, or fastener
						  of the hood or motor cover is broken, missing, or improperly adjusted
						  preventing the hood or motor cover from being properly opened and closed.
(2) Inspect for any hood scoop more than 1/3 the vertical
						  height of the windshield.
(4) Hood is not equipped with a proper operating safety
						  latch if originally equipped.
(5) Any hood scoop is higher than 1/3 the vertical height
						  of the windshield.
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 11.14.09.15 - Doors, Handles, and Latches - If So Equipped

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A. Inspection of doors, handles, latches, and
				hinges applies to all vehicles originally manufactured with doors and all other
				vehicles that are equipped with doors.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Inspect all doors, latches, hinges, and handles for
						  broken or missing parts, proper operation, and improper adjustment.
(1) Doors or door parts are missing, broken, or sagging
						  so that the door cannot be closed as designed.
(2) Inspect all doors for tears or sharp or jagged edges
						  which would present a hazard to pedestrians or passengers.
(2) Latch or handles not original equipment or
						  equivalent.
(3) Door handles and latches do not provide a means of
						  readily opening door.
(4) Secondary or safety catch does not function properly,
						  if so equipped. (5) Door has tears, or sharp or jagged edges which would
						  present a hazard to pedestrians or passengers.
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 11.14.09.16 - Floor and Trunk Pans

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A. Floor
				and trunk pans shall be inspected for structural integrity and general
				condition.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Inspect floor and trunk pans for structural integrity
						  and general condition.
(1) Floor or trunk pan of unibody construction is cracked
						  or broken, or is otherwise damaged or in a condition that would affect
						  structural integrity.
(2) Floor or trunk pan is otherwise damaged or
						  deteriorated to cause a hazard to an occupant, or affects the secure mounting
						  of seats, seat belt anchorages, or any other component.
(3) Repairs to floor and trunk pan are not made with the
						  same type of material that was originally used by the manufacturer or approved
						  for use by the vehicle manufacturer.
(4) Repairs to floor and trunk pan of unibody are not
						  welded.
(5) Repairs to the areas of seat mountings, seat belt
						  anchorages, or other components are not welded.
(6) Repairs to floor and trunk pan, other than unibody
						  construction, are not welded, riveted, or screwed.
(7) Any repairs to floor or trunk pan does not appear to
						  be of sufficient strength or quality or is not sealed to prevent moisture from
						  entering the vehicle. Agency Note: Undercoating alone is not an approved
						  sealant.
(8) Floor in occupant area is not equipped with a slip
						  resistant surface, or is not properly attached, or presents a hazard.
Agency Note: If repairs are required
						  the vehicle owner or agent shall be advised not to apply undercoating to the
						  repaired area prior to reinspection. If undercoating exists in areas of
						  required inspection, removal of undercoating may be required to permit a proper
						  inspection.
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 11.14.09.17 - Speedometer and Odometer

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A.
				Speedometer and odometer shall be inspected to determine if they are connected
				and speedometer is operable. The dial and speed increments of speedometer are
				legible, and calibrated in miles or kilometers.
Agency Note: Odometer readings in kilometers shall be
				  converted and recorded in miles on inspection check sheet and inspection
				  certificate.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Visually inspect speedometer for
						  operation and legibility. Due to the inability of conducting a road test of the
						  vehicle, a determination of the ability of the odometer to operate and register
						  distance traveled will not be an inspection requirement. The odometer will
						  however, be required to display a registered distance reading in miles or
						  kilometers. The speedometer may register speed in miles per hour or kilometers
						  per hour, or both. 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 speedometer is inoperable.
(2) Dial and speed increments are not legible.
(3) Speedometer does not register speed in miles per hour
						  or kilometers, or both.
(4) Odometer does not display a registered distance
						  reading in miles or kilometers that is legible.
(5) Odometer records distance in kilometers and is not
						  placarded with wording "kilometers divided by 1.609 equals miles".
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 11.14.09.18 - Driver's Seat and All Passenger Seating

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A. The vehicle shall provide securely
				fastened seating arrangements, including a backrest for each intended occupant.
				The driver's seat shall be inspected for proper operation of the adjusting
				mechanism, along with any adjustable passenger seat if so equipped.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Inspect for presence and condition of all
						  seating.
(1) Any seating shows indication of being loose, damaged,
						  or broken, or not equipped with a backrest for each intended occupant. Driver's
						  seat or any passenger seating is missing or unsafe.
(2) Inspect required seat adjustment of driver's seat
						  along with any passenger seat equipped with adjustment mechanism.
(2) Driver's seat, or any passenger seat equipped with
						  adjustment mechanism, slips out of position or does not provide for and hold
						  adjustment.
(3) Inspect all seat mounting brackets, anchor bolts, and
						  related hardware.
(3) All seat mounting brackets, anchor bolts, or related
						  hardware, are not securely fastened as designed or are missing.
(4) Inspect all seating for protruding springs or other
						  objects that could catch clothing or cause injury.
(4) Any seat has protruding springs or other objects that
						  could catch clothing or cause injury.
(5) Inspect for any hand hold or hip restraint installed
						  in vehicle.
(5) Any hand hold or hip restraint, if originally
						  installed by vehicle manufacturer, is missing, broken, or loose anywhere in the
						  occupant area.
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 11.14.09.19 - Safety Belts

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A. As required
				under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
				49 CFR §
										571.500, Standard No. 500 Low Speed Vehicles,
				all low speed vehicles shall be equipped with a Type 1 or Type 2 seat belt
				assembly conforming to § 571.209 of this part, Federal Motor Vehicle
				Safety Standard No. 209, Seat belt assemblies, installed at each designated
				seating position. Seat belt assembly means any strap, webbing, or similar
				device designed to secure a person in a motor vehicle in order to mitigate the
				results of an accident, including all necessary buckles and other fasteners,
				and all hardware designed for installing the seat belt assembly in a motor
				vehicle.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Inspect for required type seat belt assembly, Type 1
						  or Type 2, as installed by the vehicle manufacturer for each designated seating
						  position. Type 1 seat belt assembly is a lap belt for pelvic restraint. Type 2
						  seat belt assembly is a combination of pelvic and upper torso restraints.
(1) Not equipped with required type seat belt assembly as
						  installed by the vehicle manufacturer for each designated seating
						  position.
(2) Inspect for proper mounting location of seat belt
						  assembly.
(2) Seat belt assembly is mounted improperly.
(3) Inspect for frayed, split or torn webbing or
						  strap.
(3) Safety belt webbing or strap is frayed, split, or
						  torn.
(4) Inspect for malfunctioning buckles.
(4) Belt buckles do not operate properly.
(5) Inspect for loose or damaged anchorages.
(5) Belt anchorages are loose, badly corroded, missing,
						  or not fastened to belt.
(6) Inspect mounting surfaces.
(6) Belt mounting surface is badly deformed, damaged, or
						  corroded.
(7) Inspect retracting and release mechanisms.
(7) 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 11.14.09 - Safety Standards for Low Speed Vehicles › Section 11.14.09.20 - Motor, Transaxle, and Transmission Mounts

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A. Motor, transaxle, and transmission mounts
				include any mounting or securing device designed to hold the motor, transaxle,
				or transmission in a stable position.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
Inspect for missing, worn, loose, or broken motor,
						  transaxle, or transmission mounts and securing devices.
Any motor, transaxle, or transmission mount or securing
						  device is missing, worn, loose, or broken.
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 11.14.09.21 - Directional Control

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A. Inspect the
				directional control and reverse warning device.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Directional Control (Forward and Reverse)-The
						  directional forward and reverse control shall be clearly marked as to its
						  directional position. Directional Control (Forward and Reverse) as described in
						  SAE J2358, is incorporated by reference in Regulation .02 of this chapter.
(1) Directional control is not clearly marked as to its
						  position.
(2) With the key/ignition switch in the on position, test
						  the directional control positions for accuracy.
(2) Directional control does not accurately indicate the
						  correct position and direction of travel.
(3) Reverse Warning Device-Every vehicle shall be
						  equipped with a sound-producing device capable of 60db(A) minimum at the
						  operator's ear level. The reverse warning device shall function at all times
						  when the directional control is in the reverse position. Reverse Warning Device
						  is described in SAE J2358, which incorporated by reference in Regulation .02 of
						  this chapter.
(3) Reverse warning device fails to function when
						  directional control is in the reverse position, or fails to emit a sound
						  audible under normal conditions for a distance of at least 100 feet.
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 11.14.09.22 - Constant Velocity Joints and Universal Joints

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A. Constant velocity joints are generally
				found on drive axles. Universal joints are generally found on drive shafts and
				drive axles of vehicles.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Inspect for attachment and worn, damaged, or loose
						  universal joints and constant velocity joints.
(1) Joint is not securely attached to the driving and/or
						  driven member.
(2) Inspect for attachment and worn, damaged, or loose
						  center support bearings on multisection drive shafts.
(2) There is any movement of a universal joint between
						  the joint, bearing cap or cross bar, or both, or constant velocity joint is
						  worn or has adverse movement.
(3) Any joint is frozen.
(4) Any constant velocity joint boot is torn or otherwise
						  damaged so that lubrication cannot be contained.
(5) Center support bearing or attachment is worn,
						  damaged, or loose.
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 11.14.09.23 - Modifications

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A.
				Modifications-The controlling party, owner, person, or organization responsible
				for the conduct of the operator and maintenance of the low speed vehicle may
				not perform, or allow to be performed, any modifications or additions which
				affect capacity, safe operation, maximum speed, or any change not in accordance
				with the operator's manual without the manufacturer's prior written
				authorization. Where authorized modifications have been made, the controlling
				party shall ensure that capacity, operation, warning, and maintenance
				instruction plates, tags, and decals are changed accordingly. Modifications are
				described in SAE J2358, which is incorporated by reference in Regulation .02 of
				this chapter.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Inspect vehicle for signs of obvious modifications or
						  additions that would affect capacity, safe operation, maximum speed, or changes
						  not in accordance with vehicle owner's/operator's manual without the
						  manufacturer's prior written authorization.
(1) Vehicle contains any obvious modification that would
						  affect capacity, safe operation, maximum speed, or other change not in
						  accordance with vehicle owner's/operator's manual without the manufacturer's
						  prior written authorization.
(2) Where authorized modifications have been made, the
						  controlling party shall ensure that capacity, operation, warning, and
						  maintenance instruction plates, tags, and decals are changed accordingly.
(2) Authorized modifications have been made, and the
						  capacity, operation, warning, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, and
						  decals are not changed accordingly.
(3) Vehicle owner's/operator's manual must accompany
						  vehicle during inspection.
(3) Vehicle is presented for inspection without required
						  owner's/operator's manual applicable for vehicle being inspected.
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 11.14.09.24 - Vehicle Identification Number

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A. As required under Federal Motor Vehicle
				Safety Standards 49 CFR
				§
										571.500, Standard No. 500 Low Speed
				Vehicles, the manufacturers of all low speed vehicles shall legibly inscribe
				the vehicle identification number (VIN) that conforms to the requirements of 49
				CFR Part 565 Vehicle Identification Number. Each VIN shall consist of 17
				characters.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Inspect vehicle for manufacturer's vehicle
						  identification number.
(1) Manufacturer's vehicle identification number is
						  missing, altered, or fails to contain the properly required 17 characters.
Agency Note: State assigned VIN
						  plates when attached in place of manufacturer's VIN are acceptable.
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 11.14.09.25 - Certification Label

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A. The federal
				motor vehicle safety certification label shall be affixed to the vehicle and
				identify it as a Low Speed Vehicle for the regulations under this chapter to
				apply.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Inspect vehicle's federal motor vehicle safety
						  certification label.
(1) Vehicle's federal motor vehicle safety certification
						  label is missing, altered, or fails to identify the vehicle as a Low Speed
						  Vehicle.