Md. Code Regs. 11.14.09.03

Current through Register Vol. 52, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 11.14.09.03 - Performance

A. Due to the vehicle's required speed limitations and the restricted highways where operation is permitted, a road test is not required. The vehicle, however, must be capable of moving under its own power in and out of the inspection area. The vehicle will be required to function as designed in all operational settings. Observe for any adverse steering, handling, or braking reactions.

Procedures:	Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Inflate tires to recommended pressures. While maneuvering the vehicle on the parking lot of the inspection facility and in and out of inspection area, observe for any adverse steering, handling, or braking reactions.	(1) Any adverse steering, handling, or braking reactions are noted.
(2) Inspect the vehicle's ability to function as designed in all operational settings, for example, forward, neutral, reverse, road and turf/high and low, etc.	(2) The vehicle fails to function as designed in any operational setting.

Regulations .03 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 .03 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 9, 2007 (34:9 Md. R. 824); emergency provision expired September 5, 2007
Regulations .03 adopted effective September 10, 2007 (34:18 Md. R. 1580)