Md. Code Regs. 11.14.08.11

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

Section 11.14.08.11 - General Requirements for Inspection and Preparation for Inspection

A. Emissions Related Recall. An inspector shall reject from inspection a vehicle which has not had repairs performed as required by an emissions-related recall notice, as specified in Regulation .05C of this chapter.

B. Vehicle Preparation.

(1) Before vehicle inspection, the inspector shall visually check the vehicle for a condition which has potential to cause injury, damage the inspection station or the test equipment, or invalidate the inspection, including, but not limited to:

(a) Overheating;

(b) Leaks of coolant, oil, or fuel;

(c) Visible tailpipe emissions other than steam; or

(d) A missing, damaged, or leaking exhaust system.

(2) If an unsafe condition or an exhaust leak is found, the inspector shall reject the vehicle from testing. If an unsafe condition develops during a test, the inspector shall abort the inspection.

(3) The inspector shall ensure that all vehicle accessories are turned off.

Md. Code Regs. 11.14.08.11

Regulations .11 amended effective September 26, 1983 (10:19 Md. R. 1691)
Regulations .11 repealed effective June 26, 1989 (16:10 Md. R. 1110)
Regulations .11 adopted effective June 26, 1989 (16:10 Md. R. 1110)
Regulations .11 adopted effective January 2, 1995 (21:26 Md. R. 2189)
Regulation .11-1 adopted effective December 16, 1996 (23:25 Md. R. 1785); amended and recodified from .10 effective 50:1 Md. R. 8, eff. 1/23/2023