1. A. Inspection of doors, handles, latches, and hinges applies to all vehicles originally manufactured with doors and all other vehicles that are equipped with doors.

   Procedures:	Reject Vehicle If:
   (1) Inspect all doors, latches, hinges, and handles for broken or missing parts, proper operation, and improper adjustment.	(1) Doors or door parts are missing, broken, or sagging so that the door cannot be closed as designed.
   (2) Inspect all doors for tears or sharp or jagged edges which would present a hazard to pedestrians or passengers.	(2) Latch or handles not original equipment or equivalent. (3) Door handles and latches do not provide a means of readily opening door.
   	(4) Secondary or safety catch does not function properly, if so equipped. (5) Door has tears, or sharp or jagged edges which would present a hazard to pedestrians or passengers.

Authority: Transportation Article, §§12-104(b), 21-1104(d), 22-101, and 23-101—23-105, Annotated Code of Maryland; 49 CFR §571.500

Effective date:

Regulations .01—.27 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 1, 2006 (33:4 Md. R. 349); emergency provision extended at 33:15 Md. R. 1275; emergency status expired December 28, 2006

Regulations .01—.27 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 9, 2007 (34:9 Md. R. 824); emergency provision expired September 5, 2007

Regulations .01—.26 adopted effective September 10, 2007 (34:18 Md. R. 1580)