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Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONSubtitle 14 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-VEHICLE INSPECTIONS
Chapter 11.14.09 - Safety Standards for Low Speed Vehicles
Section 11.14.09.26 - Safety Signs and Low Speed Vehicle Disclosure Decal

Md. Code Regs. 11.14.09.26

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Current through Register Vol. 52, No. 1, January 10, 2025
Section 11.14.09.26 - Safety Signs and Low Speed Vehicle Disclosure Decal
A. Safety signs, when installed by the vehicle manufacturer, shall be permanently affixed to the vehicle and visible to the operator and occupants as designed by the vehicle manufacturer.

Procedures:Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Inspect for safety signs/warnings installed by the vehicle manufacturer.(1) Any safety sign/warning, if originally installed by the manufacturer, has obviously been removed, tampered with, or is otherwise not permanently attached and visible as designed by the vehicle manufacturer.

B. Low Speed Vehicle Disclosure Decal. A low speed vehicle disclosure decal shall be permanently affixed to the underside of the roof of the vehicle near the windshield on the driver's side. This decal shall be approximately 3 inches high by 5 inches wide and contain the disclosure statement information noted below.

Procedures:Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Inspect low speed vehicle disclosure decal for presence, mounting requirements, legibility, and the following required wording:(1) Low speed vehicle disclosure decal is missing, not permanently affixed, improperly located, not clearly legible, or fails to contain the required wording.
LOW SPEED VEHICLE DISCLOSURETHIS VEHICLE IS CLASSIFIED AS A LOW SPEED VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE:
"* Has a maximum speed of greater than 20 miles per hour, but less than
25 miles per hour;
"* May not be operated on a public highway with a speed limit in excess
of 30 miles per hour;
"* May be a hazard on the roadways if it impedes traffic; and
"* May subject the driver to citations for impeding traffic.
Agency Note: Consult vehicle manufacturer for any additional information.

Md. Code Regs. 11.14.09.26

Regulations .26 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 .26 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 9, 2007 (34:9 Md. R. 824); emergency provision expired September 5, 2007
Regulations .26 adopted effective September 10, 2007 (34:18 Md. R. 1580)