Md. Code Regs. 11.14.09.08
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 20, October 4, 2024
| 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. |
Md. Code Regs. 11.14.09.08
Regulations .08 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 9, 2007 (34:9 Md. R. 824); emergency provision expired September 5, 2007
Regulations .08 adopted effective September 10, 2007 (34:18 Md. R. 1580)