Md. Code Regs. 29.02.01.18

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 21, October 18, 2024
Section 29.02.01.18 - Defect 73-Hood and Hood Catches (Not Applicable to Trailers and Motorcycles)
A. Hood and hood catches shall be inspected for:
(1) Coverage of engine compartment;
(2) Attachment to the vehicle;
(3) Height of air scoop;
(4) Type of latch and keeper; and
(5) Operating condition of same.
B. Do not certify if:
(1) The hood does not cover at least the top of the engine compartment;
(2) The hood is attached by a means other than the original design or equivalent;
(3) The air scoop or bubble is higher than 1/3 the vertical height of the windshield (see Regulation .22, diagram 8);
(4) The hood latch or keeper is not original equipment or equivalent;
(5) The hood is not equipped with a safety latch;
(6) The latch or keeper is not in proper operating condition;
(7) The latch fails to hold the hood securely closed.
C. An acceptable hood latch or keeper is a stud and safety pin type that requires pressure to be applied to remove the pin.

Md. Code Regs. 29.02.01.18

Regulation .18 amended effective October 3, 1988 (15:20 Md. R. 2334)