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)