Procedures: | Reject Vehicle If: |
(1) Rearview Mirror or Mirrors. From the driver's position, visually inspect all exterior mirrors for a clear and reasonably unobstructed view to the rear. Look for correct location, stable mounting, cracks, ease of adjustment and ability to hold an adjustment. | (1) Mirror: (a) Is missing (when required); (b) Mounting is loose so that rear vision is impaired; (c) Is obscured by windshield pillar or unwiped portion of the windshield; (d) Is cracked, pitted, or clouded to the extent that rear vision is obscured; (e) Does not provide an unobstructed view to the rear; (f) Cannot be adjusted or will not hold an adjustment; (g) Does not meet minimum size requirements (school vehicle only). |
(2) Outside Crossview Mirror (Convex) (Applicable to School Vehicles Only). From the driver's seat visually inspect the exterior crossview mirror for unobstructed view of area forward of seated driver which is not directly observable. |
Procedures: | Reject Vehicle If: |
(1) Interior Rearview Mirror. (a) From the driver's position, visually inspect interior mirror for proper mounting, location, cracks, sharp edges, ease of adjustment and ability to hold an adjustment. (b) If vehicle is designed or constructed where the view through an inside rearview mirror is obstructed, or the vehicle is a light truck or multipurpose vehicle with tinting, stickers, etc., on the windows behind the driver, the inside rearview mirror is not required; however, the vehicle shall be equipped with outside rearview mirrors on both sides. | (1) Mirror: (a) Is missing (when required); (b) Mounting is loose so that rear vision is impaired; (c) Is cracked, pitted, or clouded to the extent that rear vision is obscured; (d) Does not provide an unobstructed view to the rear; (e) Cannot be adjusted or will not hold an adjustment; (f) Does not meet minimum size requirements (school vehicles only). |
Md. Code Regs. 11.14.02.13