§ 22–405.5
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 22-405.5 (2026)
Title 22. Vehicle Laws -- Equipment of Vehicles
Subtitle 4. Other Equipment
§ 22–405.5LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A person may not sell or offer for sale, at the point of final retail sale to the consumer, an unsafe tire, for use on a highway, that does not meet or exceed the requirements set forth in subsection (b) of this section or in regulations promulgated under § 22-405(c) of this subtitle.
(b)
A tire shall be considered unsafe if it:
(1)
Has tread wear indicators and the tire is worn to the point that the tread wear indicators are flush with the tread at any place on the tire;
(2)
Does not have tread wear indicators and the tire is worn so that less than 2/32 of an inch tread remains when measured in any groove at three locations spaced approximately equally around the outside of the tire; provided that motorcycle tires shall be allowed to be worn down to 1/32 of an inch, if measured under this paragraph;
(3)
Has a worn spot that exposes the cord through the tread;
(4)
Has tread cuts, snags, or sidewall cracks in any direction which are deep enough to expose body cords;
(5)
Has visible bumps, bulges, or knots indicating partial failure or separation of the tire structure;
(6)
Has unrepaired fabric breaks or the sidewall has damaged body cords;
(7)
Has been regrooved or recut except as authorized in § 22-405.1 of this subtitle; or
(8)
Is marked:
(i)
For farm use only;
(ii)
For off-highway use only; or
(iii)
For racing use only.
(c)
A tire failing to meet the requirements of subsection (b) of this section may be sold for off-highway use only if the tire has permanently inscribed on its sidewall the letters “OH” at least 3/4 of an inch in height.