Md. Code Regs. 11.14.02.11
To save time, the inspector should develop his own plan or sequence for checking miscellaneous electrical items, many of which can be inspected while inspecting other items.
| Procedures: | Reject Vehicle If: |
|---|---|
| Inspect Electrical System. | |
| (1) Horn shall be securely fastened, produce audible but not harsh or loud sound, and have a horn button readily accessible to the operator. | (1) Horn is: (a) Loose; (b) Fails to function; (c) Produces loud or harsh sound; (d) Not equipped with horn button within arm's reach of operator. |
| (2) Switches shall all function properly. | (2) Switches fail to function. |
| (3) Wiring shall be well insulated. | (3) Wiring: (a) Insulation is bare, cracked, or broken; (b) Shows evidence of burning or short-circuiting. |
| (4) Connections shall be tight and secure. | (4) Connections are loose or show signs of excessive corrosion. |
| (5) Automatic Transmission Only. Neutral safety starting switch—Determine that starter operates with gear selector in P and N only. | (5) Starter operates with gear selector in any gear other than P or N. |
| (6) Battery—Check General Condition. | (6) Battery: (a) Is cracked or broken; (b) Connections are loose or show signs of excessive corrosion; (c) Is not held down securely; (d) Vents are not open (if equipped); (e) Is low on fluid level (if applicable). |
Authority: Transportation Article, §§12-104(b), 23-101—23-105, and 24-106.1, Annotated Code of Maryland
Effective date: November, 1965
Chapter revised effective February 22, 1980 (7:4 Md. R. 348)
Regulations .12B, F; .14A; .17B; and .20 amended effective January 23, 1981 (8:2 Md. R. 114)
Chapter revised effective October 31, 1988 (15:22 Md. R. 2557)
Regulation .01C amended effective February 1, 2012 (39:1 Md. R. 18)
Regulation .05 amended effective April 1, 1991 (18:6 Md. R. 686)
Regulation .06 amended effective April 1, 1991 (18:6 Md. R. 686); February 1, 2012 (39:1 Md. R. 18)
Regulation .08 amended effective April 1, 1991 (18:6 Md. R. 686)
Regulation .12F amended effective February 1, 2012 (39:1 Md. R. 18)
Regulation .14 amended effective April 1, 1991 (18:6 Md. R. 686); August 21, 2000 (27:16 Md. R. 1526); February 1, 2012 (39:1 Md. R. 18)
Regulation .17B amended effective February 1, 2012 (39:1 Md. R. 18)
Regulation .26 adopted effective April 1, 1991 (18:6 Md. R. 686)