Md. Code Regs. 11.14.04.10
Fenders.
Effective Apr 1, 199118:6 Md. R. 686Transportation Article, §§12-104(b), 23-101—23-105, and 24-106.1, Annotated Code of Maryland
Fender inspection shall include condition, mounting, and coverage of wheels and tires. If the body of the vehicle does not provide coverage, the vehicle shall then be equipped with suitable metal protectors or substantial flexible flaps behind the rearmost wheels of the vehicle. Figure 22—FENDERS.
| Procedures | Reject Vehicle If: |
|---|---|
| A. Fenders shall be securely attached to the vehicle and inspected for tears, sharp or jagged edges, sufficient coverage of the wheel and tire both from the body outward and to the front and rear of tires and wheels. Fenders may be extended outward to compensate for tire and wheel changes provided these extensions: | A. (1) Fender has tears, sharp or jagged edges. (2) Fender is not securely fastened to the body. (3) Fender does not extend outward from the body to cover the top of the wheel and tire. |
| (1) Provide required coverage of wheels and tires; | (4) The rear of all fenders do not extend downward to the horizontal centerline of the wheel. |
| (2) Are constructed of substantial materials; | |
| (3) Are securely attached to fenders the fenders; | (5) Fronts of all fenders do not extend forward from the vertical centerline of the wheel to at least within a 45-degree angle of the horizontal centerline. |
| (4) Have all edges rolled to eliminate sharp or jagged edges;; | |
| (5) Do not contact tires during different vehicle attitudes; | (6) Fender has been extended downward to compensate for suspension modifications. |
| (6) On trucks and truck tractors, applies only to front fenders and rear fenders when equipped. | |
| (7) Fender is missing. | |
| (8) The vehicle is not equipped with flaps behind the rear wheels when required. |
Authority: Transportation Article, §§12-104(b), 23-101—23-105, and 24-106.1, Annotated Code of Maryland
Effective date:
Chapter revised effective October 3, 1980 (7:20 Md. R. 1880)
Chapter revised effective October 31, 1988 (15:22 Md. R. 2557)
Regulation .02 amended effective October 9, 1995 (22:20 Md. R. 1544)
Regulation .05 amended effective April 1, 1991 (18:6 Md. R. 686)
Regulation .06 amended effective April 1, 1991 (18:6 Md. R. 686)
Regulation .10 amended effective April 1, 1991 (18:6 Md. R. 686)
Regulation .14 amended effective February 1, 2012 (39:1 Md. R. 18)
Regulation .16 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 .19 amended effective February 1, 2012 (39:1 Md. R. 18)
Regulation .23 adopted effective April 1, 1991 (18:6 Md. R. 686)