Md. Code Regs. 11.14.09.14

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 20, October 4, 2024
Section 11.14.09.14 - Hood and Catches
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.

Md. Code Regs. 11.14.09.14

Regulations .14 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 .14 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 9, 2007 (34:9 Md. R. 824); emergency provision expired September 5, 2007
Regulations .14 adopted effective September 10, 2007 (34:18 Md. R. 1580)