Md. Code Regs. 11.14.02.22

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 11.14.02.22 - Safety Belts

A. Any motor vehicle manufactured or assembled after June 1, 1964, shall be equipped with two sets of seat belts on the front seat of the vehicle and any vehicle manufactured or assembled with a rear seat after June 1, 1969, shall be equipped with two sets of seat belts on the rear seat of the vehicle. This does not apply to any motorcycle, bus, truck, taxicab, or type II school vehicle.

Procedures:	Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Inspect for frayed, split, or torn webbing.	(1) Safety belt webbing is frayed, split or torn.
(2) Inspect for malfunctioning buckles.	(2) Belt buckles do not operate properly.
(3) Inspect for loose or damaged anchorages.	(3) Belt anchorages are loose, badly corroded, missing, or not fastened to belt.
(4) Inspect mounting surfaces.	(4) Belt mounting surface is badly deformed, damaged, or corroded.
(5) Inspect retracting and release mechanisms.	(5) Retracting or release mechanisms do not operate properly.