Md. Code Regs. 11.14.09.11

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 20, October 4, 2024
Section 11.14.09.11 - Mirrors
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.

Md. Code Regs. 11.14.09.11

Regulations .11 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 .11 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 9, 2007 (34:9 Md. R. 824); emergency provision expired September 5, 2007
Regulations .11 adopted effective September 10, 2007 (34:18 Md. R. 1580)