Md. Code Regs. 11.14.09.01

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 20, October 4, 2024

Section 11.14.09.01 - Applicability

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.

Md. Code Regs. 11.14.09.01

Regulations .01 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 1, 2006 (33:4 Md. R. 349); emergency provision extended at 33:15 Md. R. 1275; emergency status expired December 28, 2006
Regulations .01 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 9, 2007 (34:9 Md. R. 824); emergency provision expired September 5, 2007
Regulations .01 adopted effective September 10, 2007 (34:18 Md. R. 1580)