Md. Code Regs. 11.19.02.12

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

Section 11.19.02.12 - Steering System

A. Steering gear shall be approved by the chassis manufacturer and designed to assure safe and accurate performance when a vehicle is operated with maximum load at maximum speed.

B. If external adjustments are required, a steering adjustment mechanism shall be accessible.

C. Changes may not be made in steering apparatus which are not approved by chassis manufacturer.

D. There shall be a clearance of at least 2 inches between the steering wheel and cowl instrument panel or any other surface.

E. Power steering is required and shall be of the integral type with integral valves.

Md. Code Regs. 11.19.02.12

Regulations .12 amended effective April 3, 1981 (8:7 Md. R. 643)
Regulations .12, amended as an emergency provision effective July 6, 1983 (10:15 Md. R. 1342); emergency status extended at 10:22 Md. R. 1964 and 11:4 Md. R. 313
Regulations .12 amended effective June 18, 1984 (11:12 Md. R. 1063)
Regulations .12 repealed effective June 1, 1987 (14:11 Md. R. 1261)
Regulations .12 adopted effective June 1, 1987 (14:11 Md. R. 1261)