Title 11 — Subtitle 13. Motor Vehicle Administration — Vehicle Equipment

Pursuant to the provisions of Transportation Article, §22-305, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Motor Vehicle Administration adopts Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 116, “Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids”, 49 CFR §571.116, as amended, which is incorporated by reference.

A person, firm, or corporation may not distribute, have for sale, offer for sale, or sell any hydraulic brake fluid, for use in motor vehicles, unless the hydraulic brake fluid complies with the safety standard set forth in §A of this regulation.

The purpose of this chapter is to:

Applicability. This chapter is applicable to the sale or lease, offering for sale or lease, and use or intended use of tires on State highways.

In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

Terms Defined.

In this chapter, the following documents are incorporated by reference.

Documents Incorporated.

A person, firm, or corporation may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute any new tire or any vehicle equipped with new tires for use on the highways of this State that do not comply with the applicable provisions of 49 CFR §§571.109, 571.119, and 571.139 and 49 CFR 574.

A tire manufacturer may not manufacture tires for sale or use as new tires in this State that do not comply with the applicable provisions of 49 CFR §§571.109, 571.119, and 571.139 and 49 CFR 574.

A retreaded tire shall be manufactured in accordance with the provisions of 49 CFR §571.117.

A person, firm, or corporation may not sell or offer for sale, other than to a tire dealer, a tire for use by a highway-use vehicle on the highways of this State that do not meet the requirements for safe operating condition contained in Regulation .08 of this chapter.

A person, firm, or corporation may not sell or offer for sale, other than to a licensed motor vehicle dealer, a highway-use vehicle for use on the highways of this State unless the vehicle is equipped with tires in safe operating condition as set forth in Regulation .08 of this chapter.

A tire is considered in safe operating condition when it is not subject to rejection or considered unsafe for any of the causes listed in Regulation .09 of this chapter.

Inspection of Tires.

Has tread or sidewall cuts, cracks, or snags, or is otherwise damaged in such a manner as to expose body cords;

Has any bump or bulge due to tread separation;

Is worn to a tread design depth of less than 2/32 of an inch or is worn to a tread design depth of less than 4/32 of an inch for tires in front wheel positions on motor vehicles with a GVWR of more than 10,000 pounds;

Has been retreaded or recapped and is mounted on the steering axle of a passenger bus with a GVWR of more than 10,000 pounds;

Has been regrooved or recut except as authorized in Transportation Article, §22-405.1, Annotated Code of Maryland;

Is marked “not for highway use”, or “for racing purposes only”, or “unsafe for highway use” or has such other conditions or markings as may be reasonably demonstrated to render the tire unsafe for highway use;

Is not of the same size and type as other tires on the same axle;

Is labeled as a “tube type” and is mounted without a properly inflated tube.

The purpose of this regulation is to regulate the sale and use of studded snow tires in Maryland and to establish standards for tire studs pursuant to the authority contained in Transportation Article, §22.405.2, Annotated Code of Maryland.

Sale and Use of Studded Snow Tires.

Tire Stud Standards.

Comply with all applicable provisions of the Transportation Article — Maryland Vehicle Law, Code of Maryland Regulations, and all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Regulations, including 49 CFR 581, as promulgated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration;

Be an original or an approved type;

Be mounted equivalent to original design;

Be free of broken or missing parts, sharp edges, or abnormal protrusions;

Extend at least to the lateral width of the vehicle and as set forth in this section:

On a Class A passenger vehicle, be not higher than 20 inches from the bottom edge of the main horizontal bar of the bumper to the ground on which the vehicle stands;

On a Class E truck vehicle with a registered GVW of 10,000 pounds or less, be not higher than 28 inches from the bottom edge of the main horizontal bar of the bumper to the ground on which the vehicle stands;

On a Class E truck vehicle with a registered GVW of more than 10,000 pounds but not more than 18,000 pounds:

On a Class M multipurpose vehicle, be not higher than 28 inches from the bottom edge of the main horizontal bar of the bumper to the ground on which the vehicle stands.

In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

Terms Defined.

On and after October 1, 1992, a person may not use, loan, borrow, sell, offer for sale, or distribute any protective helmets for use by the operators of motorcycles, or protective helmets for use by passengers, unless the protective helmets meet the standards established by the Administration.

The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 218, Motorcycle Helmets, 49 CFR §571.218 (1991), which is incorporated by reference, is adopted as the minimum standard for helmets required to be worn by operators and passengers on motorcycles in accordance with the requirements of Transportation Article, §21-1306, Annotated Code of Maryland.

The test procedures for protective helmets or headgear shall be the test procedures described in FMVSS 218.

The Administration shall accept all helmets which comply with the requirements of FMVSS 218, Motorcycle Helmets, 49 CFR §571.218 (1991).

The right is reserved to withdraw approval of a product at any time and for any cause considered reasonable by the Administration, or the Administration may require new approvals at any time it is considered necessary or reasonable.

Chin Strap.

Pursuant to the provisions of Transportation Article, §21-1306, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Administration shall adopt specifications and test procedures for face shields, goggles, and spectacles for motorcycle operators as established in the federal Food and Drug Administration regulations on impact resistance, 21 CFR §801.410(d)(2), which is incorporated by reference.

A person may not use, loan, borrow, sell, offer for sale, or distribute any face shields, goggles, or spectacles for use by operators of motorcycles or passengers unless the face shields, goggles, or spectacles are in compliance with the standard set forth in §A of this regulation as approved by the Administration.

Approval. The Administration shall accept all face shields, goggles, and spectacles which comply with the provisions of 21 CFR §801.410(d)(2), which is incorporated by reference.

All face shields, goggles, and spectacles shall be so designed as to allow the wearer an angle of vision of not less than 105 degrees and shall be worn in such a manner as not to be accidentally dislodged. Face shields, goggles, or spectacles shall be worn at all times, covering the face or eyes, or both, by both the operator and passenger of a motorcycle that is in motion. During such periods as vehicles are required to display lights, only nontinted (clear) materials shall be used in face shields, goggles, and spectacles.

The right is reserved to withdraw approval of a product at any time and for any cause considered reasonable by the Administration, or the Administration may require new approvals at any time it is considered necessary or reasonable.

The mirror shall be securely mounted and sufficiently stable to provide a readily distinguishable image to the rider under normal conditions;

The mirror shall be regular in shape (circular, oval, rectangular, or square) and may not contain sharp edges, projections, or irregular indents capable of producing injury;

The reflective surface of the mirror shall be of a size not less than 7 square inches and shall be capable of reflecting a view of the highway for a distance of at least 200 feet to the rear of the vehicle on which it is mounted;

The mirror assembly shall be capable of adjustment within a range that will reflect an image that includes at least the horizon and the road surface 35 feet to the rear of the vehicle on which it is mounted.

The Motor Vehicle Administration, upon receipt of the odometer disclosure certification, shall verify that the vehicle’s odometer reading included in the certification corresponds with the odometer reading on the application for title accompanying the certification.

If a vehicle has been repossessed, the Motor Vehicle Administration shall verify that any odometer reading on any documents submitted to the Motor Vehicle Administration corresponds with the odometer readings on both the application for title and the odometer disclosure certification.

Upon verification that all odometer readings correspond, the mileage indicated on the odometer disclosure certification shall be assumed correct and made a part of the permanent record of the Motor Vehicle Administration.

As part of the permanent record, the Motor Vehicle Administration may not change the mileage reflected on the original title or any duplicate titles issued unless the:

The purpose of this chapter is to provide minimum requirements for motor vehicle connecting devices and towing methods and is designed to reduce towing and hitch related accidents.

The scope of this chapter is directed to the regulation of trailer hitches and towing devices, towing methods, testing methods, certification requirements, installation compliance, and other requirements as defined in this chapter.

This chapter applies to all trailer hitches and connecting devices for use on all trailers and semitrailers having a registered gross weight of 10,000 pounds or less and on all motor vehicles that may be employed as a towing vehicle for the trailer or semitrailer when being operated upon the highways of this State. This chapter does not apply to truck-tractor-trailer combinations and semitrailer combinations designed and used for carrying freight or merchandise in the furtherance of any commercial enterprise or for those devices used for drawing another vehicle by means of a tow truck or wrecker.

In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

Terms Defined.

These systems are for use with trailers having a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less. This includes, but is not limited to such types as the utility, boat, camping, travel, and other trailers which are normally towed by the conventional passenger car, or similarly constructed vehicle, or light-duty truck. This regulation is intended basically for the ball-and-socket type of primary connecting system, but does include the fifth wheel and pintle hook-type system when used on vehicles subject to this regulation.

Trailer Classification.

Couplings.

Hitch Rating. Hitches shall be rated by the maximum gross trailer weight (MGTW) and the maximum vertical load on hitch (tongue weight) each is qualified to tow.

Hitch Strength Requirements. Each hitch, when subjected to a static bench test, shall conform to the minimum strength requirements contained in Table 2.

Attachment of Hitch. Each hitch shall be attached to the structural member or members of the towing vehicle in such a manner that the tension, compression, and traverse thrust loads shown in Table 2 are transferred to the towing vehicle without residual distortion or failure of either the attachment or the vehicle structure which would affect the safe towing of trailers, as defined in Table 2.

Maximum Vertical Load on Hitch (Tongue Weight). The weight load carried by the hitch at its connection with the trailer coupling may not, when on a level surface, exceed the maximum tongue weight load recommended by the manufacturer for the hitch.

Strength Requirements. Each safety chain and each attaching means shall meet strength requirements as shown in Table 4.

Installation and Connections. The means of attachment of safety chains shall be located equally distant from and on opposite sides of the longitudinal centerline of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, except that where a single length of safety chain is connected to one single means of attachment of a trailer, the single attachment shall be on the trailer longitudinal centerline. Each means of attachment may not be common with or utilize fasteners common with a ball or coupling. A welding operation may not be performed on a safety chain subsequent to its manufacture. Safety chains shall be so connected that the slack for each length of chain between trailer and towing vehicle is the same and is not more than necessary to permit the proper turning of the vehicles. When passing forward to the towing vehicle, safety chains shall be oriented in such a manner as to prevent the tongue from dropping to the ground and to maintain connection in the event of failure of the primary connecting system. (See Figures 3 and 4).

Every towed vehicle shall be coupled to the towing vehicle by means of a safety chain, cable, or equivalent device in addition to the regular drawbar, tongue, or other connection. Safety chains, cables, or equivalent devices may be attached to permanently installed hitch components meeting the strength requirements of §A of this regulation.

Safety chain connections may not be made to the hitch ball, the pintle hook, or pintle hook casting, or to a ball mount designed to be readily removable when not in use.

Device and Component Marking. Each coupling and each hitch shall be legibly and permanently marked on at least one hitch component or related component marketed with the hitch, as shown below. When hitch components (except hitch balls and their hardware) are marketed separately, the following markings shall also appear on at least one of the components in the package or marketing unit:

Hitch Ball Marking. Each hitch ball sold for use in a primary connecting system shall be permanently and legibly marked to show the spherical diameter of the ball; e.g., 1-7/8“, 2”, etc. No other provision of this regulation, except §A(1), as to permanent marking shall apply to hitch balls.

Labelling. Each crate, box, or other container in which a coupling or hitch is packed shall be imprinted or labelled to display at least the same information required in §A for marking, except that the maximum gross trailer weight (MGTW) to be drawn shall be shown for each coupling regardless of class. Further, the year, make, and model of each vehicle on which a hitch may be installed and meet the requirements of this chapter shall be shown but may be shown on an enclosed sheet, or sheets, separate from the imprintation, or labelling, or on hitch manufacturer's application tables which are kept available at the locations where the device or system is sold, either for resale or for use. However, the provision contained in the preceding sentence does not apply to hitches adaptable to a large number of vehicles and designated to be a universal type.

Marking and Labelling. Each vehicle connecting device, method, or system shall be marked and labelled as required by Regulation .07 of this chapter. The marking and labelling shall show the responsible manufacturer. A pressure sensitive label will be acceptable if of a weather-resistant type which cannot be removed without destroying or defacing it.

Installation and Maintenance.

Compliance with Requirements. Each manufacturer shall be responsible for the performance ability of the device or system which he manufactures for use by a prospective owner, lessee, or borrower. When a manufacturer, packager, or seller assembles or packages (unites, collects, aggregates) for use by a prospective owner, lessee, or borrower a device or system from manufacturer, packager, or seller (person, firm, association, or corporation) shall be deemed responsible for the performance of the device or system which he assembles or packages. For the purpose of this regulation, each manufacturer, packager, or seller described in the preceding two sentences shall be known as the “responsible manufacturer”.

Table 1.

Table 2.

Table 3.

Table 4.

Table 5.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish regulations for the certification, installation, repair, and removal of ignition interlock systems in Maryland and to establish eligibility requirements for participants and minimum standards for service providers under the Maryland Ignition Interlock Program.

The Administration shall:

A written notice of the Administration's certification of an ignition interlock device or service provider is a public record under Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article, §10-204, Annotated Code of Maryland.

In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

Terms Defined.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Model Specifications for Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Devices (BAIID) 57 FR 11772 (1992), as amended, are incorporated by reference as the specifications ignition interlock devices must meet under this chapter.

The Administration shall provide notice and a reasonable implementation period to develop a transition and implementation plan for the approval and use of BAIIDs when new NHTSA Model Specifications are released.

A manufacturer seeking certification of ignition interlock devices shall apply for certification on a form or in a format prescribed by the Administration and shall certify that its ignition interlock devices:

An application for certification shall include, in addition to other information which the Administration may require:

Correlation.

Reliability.

Accuracy.

Security.

Environmental Features. The device shall operate reliably over the range of motor vehicle environments or motor vehicle manufacturing standards. The device shall:

Mandatory Operational Features.

Mandatory Operational Features — Camera.

The manufacturer of the device shall carry product liability insurance with minimum liability limits of 1 million dollars per occurrence, with 3 million dollars aggregate total. The liability covered shall include defects in product design and materials as well as in the work of manufacturing, calibration, installation, and removal of devices. The proof of insurance shall include a statement from the insurance company that 30 days' notice will be given to the Administration before cancellation of the insurance.

The manufacturer shall provide to the Administration a statement that the manufacturer is totally responsible for product liability and shall defend and indemnify the following from any liability resulting from the device or its installation or use:

The manufacturer of the device is responsible for ensuring proper installation procedures to include, but not to be limited to, the following:

The manufacturer shall be responsible for ensuring physical anti-tamper securities which include, but which are not limited to, the following:

The manufacturer is responsible for ensuring electronic anti-tampering securities which include, but which are not limited to, the following:

At the time of device installation, the device shall be checked to make sure that it is functioning properly and accurately. Self-diagnostic features shall also be checked.

Tamper inspections shall be conducted at any time that the device is given routine inspection, maintenance, or repair. Tamper inspections shall include the following:

The Administration or its designees shall have the right to inspect installation and service of the devices.

The vehicle operator shall be provided:

The manufacturer shall provide an emergency 24-hour phone number that a user may contact to receive assistance. Assistance may include technical information, tow service, or road service. Emergency assistance related to the failure of a device shall be provided within 3 hours for vehicles located in or near an area with an installation or repair facility. The device shall be made functional within 48 hours from when the call for assistance is made.

Installers shall have the training and skills necessary to install, troubleshoot, and check for proper operation of the device, and to screen the vehicle for acceptable conditions.

Personnel who install, calibrate, perform tamper inspections, or perform reporting duties, or all of these, may not have been convicted of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, and duties related to the installation and inspection of the devices. This may include, but is not limited to, persons:

Persons who can show acceptable evidence of rehabilitation may be considered for the positions in §B.

Facilities, which may include mobile or satellite units, where interlock devices are installed, serviced, monitored, or removed shall:

The tools, test equipment, and manuals required under §A(5) of this regulation include, but are not limited to, the following:

Testing shall be performed under the specifications set forth in the current BAIID Model Specifications incorporated by reference under Regulation .02-1 of this chapter by an entity approved by the Administration for the purpose of establishing the accuracy and reliability of candidate breath test ignition interlock devices.

Results of Tests. As a prerequisite to certification, the manufacturer shall submit a notarized letter or affidavit, or both, from the Director of an approved testing laboratory certifying that the device by model or class, or both, meets or exceeds all requirements set forth in the current BAIID Model Specifications incorporated by reference under Regulation .02-1 of this chapter. This affidavit shall also include:

The manufacturer shall provide to the Administration:

The reports required by §A(2) of this regulation shall be categorized by:

A denial of certification for an ignition interlock model in another state may, at the discretion of the Administrator, be cause for decertification, revocation, or denial of certification for the same model by the Administration in Maryland.

The manufacturer shall provide the Administration and participating agencies the following:

When notified in writing by the originating court or the Administration, the approved service provider shall remove the device and return the vehicle to normal operating condition. All severed wires shall be permanently reconnected and insulated with heat shrink tubing or its equivalent.

Whenever a device is removed for repair and cannot immediately be reinstalled, a substitute device shall be used. A participant's vehicle may not be driven without a required device.

Before removal of a device, the manufacturer shall notify the originating court except under the following conditions:

The Administration may revoke approval of a device, and remove it from the list of acceptable devices, upon any of the following grounds:

The effective date of revocation shall be 15 days after notification is sent to the manufacturer via certified mail, except in cases where the Administration determines immediate revocation is necessary for the safety and welfare of the public.

Manufacturers may request a review of revocation. This request shall be submitted to the Administration, in writing, within 15 days of the revocation.

Upon revocation or voluntary surrender of an approval, a manufacturer shall be responsible for removal of all like devices from customers' vehicles.

A manufacturer shall be responsible for any costs connected with removal of its revoked devices from customers' vehicles and the installation of new devices from the Administration's list of approved devices.

The expiration of the original term of the court order;

The expiration of the Administration's required term for the device installation; or

The customer’s reentry into the Ignition Interlock System Program if the Motor Vehicle Administration allows an individual to reenter the Program after a period of 30 days from the date of removal with a device that was installed prior to October 1, 2019.

Service providers who service, install, monitor, calibrate, and provide information on ignition interlock systems shall:

After the Administration notifies a service provider of certification approval, the service provider shall:

Any service of notice upon an approved service provider who has violated any laws or regulations or whose ignition interlock system is not in compliance with any laws or regulations is deemed as service upon the manufacturer who certified the approved service provider.

An approved service provider shall:

These regulations do not limit or supersede any other law or regulation concerning vehicle equipment or means of enforcing laws or regulations relating to vehicle equipment.

These regulations apply to a vehicle carrying loose material which is not otherwise exempted under Regulation .02 of this chapter.

In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

Terms Defined.

Load covers are not required on:

Load covers are required when carrying loose material on a:

The cover shall be constructed of material which will prevent any part of the load from blowing, falling, or spilling out of the vehicle.

The cover shall be of sufficient size to fully cover the top of the vehicle bed.

The cover shall be maintained in a manner to ensure the cover functions as designed. It shall be free of holes, rips, tears, or broken mesh which would permit any part of the load being hauled to blow, fall, or spill from the bed.

A cover shall be secured to the vehicle bed in a manner to prevent:

Securement hardware shall be:

In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

Terms Defined.

In this chapter, the following documents are incorporated by reference.

Documents Incorporated.

Those engaged in automotive glass replacement may not undertake or complete any installation unless first a thorough assessment of the vehicle has been made.

If, after the assessment made under §A of this regulation, it has been determined that any discovered conditions on the vehicle could compromise the vehicle’s retention system, the technician may not undertake or complete the installation. The owner or operator then shall be so notified verbally and in writing.

If, after the assessment made under §A of this regulation, it has been determined that the vehicle has an ADAS which could require recalibration after any automotive glass replacement, and the technician chooses not to follow Regulation .08I of this chapter, the technician may not undertake or complete the installation. The owner/operator then shall be so notified verbally and in writing. Documentation of customer notification shall be kept as a record in accordance with the provisions of Regulation .08G of this chapter. The technician shall provide the customer with a written statement that the work to be performed on the motor vehicle will meet or exceed the original equipment manufacturer specifications.

The following vehicles are exempt from this chapter:

Use glass products meeting the requirements of ANSI Z26.1 as required by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 205;

Use either an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) approved retention system or equivalent retention system as certified in writing by the equivalent retention system manufacturer directly or through a private labeler;

Obtain and follow written comprehensive and current application instructions from the retention systems manufacturer or private labeler, including at least:

Use only retention systems that have lot numbers and expiration dates printed on appropriate products;

Use glass products compatible with the ADAS which may be affected/impacted by the glass replacement; and

Use only equipment specifically designed and purposed for recalibration when recalibration of the ADAS is required by the vehicle manufacturer. Further:

Those engaged in automotive glass replacement shall follow the adhesive manufacturer’s application instructions, as provided by the manufacturer directly or through the private labeler. All in-shop or mobile installations shall be performed under environmental and other conditions that are compatible with the application instructions required in Regulation .05 of this chapter.

Products shall be stored and controlled according to manufacturers’ requirements as provided directly or through a private labeler.

No automotive glass replacement shall be undertaken using an adhesive glass retention bonding system that would not achieve minimum drive-away strength by the time the vehicle may be reasonably expected to be operated.

The vehicle owner/operator shall be notified prior to and after the installation process of the minimum drive-away time under the circumstances of the replacement.

Adhesive shall be applied so that the finished bead cross-section profile and dimensions meet or exceed the original equipment configuration or recommendation of the adhesive system manufacturer.

If the OEM installation was polyurethane, then the glass shall be replaced with polyurethane or an equivalent adhesive bonding system. If the OEM installation was butyl, polysulfide, or other non-polyurethane, and the vehicle is licensed for highway use, adhesive bonded stationary glass installations shall be performed using polyurethane or an equivalent retention system unless in conflict with current OEM specifications.

All adhesive system component lot numbers shall be traceable to each job.

All glass parts shall be traceable to the installation by a DOT number and part number.

No product that has exceeded the manufacturer or private labeler’s stated expiration date, open shelf life, or active shelf life shall be used.

All supplemental mechanical glass retention devices shall be replaced to original equipment specifications.

When inappropriate replacement materials or methods are detected, those engaged in an automotive glass replacement shall report their findings to the vehicle owner or operator.

When those engaged in automotive glass replacement correct inappropriate glass installations, they shall remove any inappropriate materials that would compromise the retention system. They shall fully correct any adverse glass installation related conditions caused by the use of inappropriate materials or methods, and they shall use appropriate methods pursuant to Regulation .05 of this chapter.

When sealing air or water leaks within a polyurethane retention system, only compatible polyurethane adhesive shall be used. No silicone or butyl may be used.

Only the full cut method should be used for polyurethane retention systems.

If the OEM utilizes the combination of a rubber gasket and polyurethane as a retention system, an equivalent adhesive bonding system shall be used in the installation. In cases when the OEM did not include polyurethane or an equivalent adhesive system, such systems shall be used if later production models included the addition of adhesive systems without body style modification.

If the OEM gasket installation did not include adhesive and the vehicle is licensed for highway use and is less than 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, the installation shall include polyurethane or an equivalent adhesive bonding system. The following vehicles are exempt:

When sealing air or water leaks within a rubber gasket or polyurethane adhesive system, only compatible polyurethane shall be used. No silicone or butyl may be used.

All mechanically fastened automotive glass parts shall be replaced according to original equipment specifications.

Glass parts, including custom cut parts, shall be marked in compliance with the certification requirements specified in FMVSS 205 and the marking requirements of ANSI Z26.1, incorporated by reference in Regulation .03 of this chapter, for those vehicles licensed for highway use.

Those engaged in automotive mirror replacement shall install external and internal replacement mirrors that meet or exceed original equipment specifications and the requirements of 49 CFR §571.111 — Standard No. 111; Rear Visibility.

Whenever OEM retention systems are modified on later production models without body style modification, the most current retention system shall be used in the replacement unless otherwise specified by the OEM.

Notification of Defective Product.

Those engaged in automotive glass replacement may not introduce any chemical agents, such as cleaners, solvents, lubricants, or release agents, or utilize any installation practice that will adversely affect the glass retention system.

Those engaged in automotive glass replacement shall create and retain records of each auto glass replacement for a period of at least 3 years from the date the work was completed sufficient to demonstrate compliance with this standard. Records, either electronic or hard copy, shall be legible, easily identifiable, and readily available. The 3-year period may be temporarily shortened for specific, clear, and substantial reasons, but shall be adhered to when such reasons no longer exist.

Those engaged in the repair, removal, or replacement of motorized windows and/or panels in automobiles that are equipped with anti-pinch mechanisms shall reset, initialize, and/or confirm their proper operation before the vehicle is released to its owner/operator. If the reset operation cannot be completed for any reason, the vehicle owner/operator shall be informed verbally and in writing of the failure to reset the system. In addition, the owner/operator shall be instructed to seek out a facility equipped to reset the system. The replacement glass installer is not responsible for the selection of any reset facility. Documentation of customer notification shall be kept as record pursuant to §G of this regulation.

If the vehicle has an ADAS, it may require recalibration after any automotive glass replacement. Only trained personnel who elect to provide recalibration services may complete the recalibration, and only if they obtain and use proper equipment and provide the outcome of the recalibration to the owner/operator. If these conditions cannot be met, or if the automotive glass installer does not provide recalibration services, the owner/operator shall be advised prior to and at the completion of the installation that:

Technicians installing replacement automotive glass shall be fully qualified for the tasks they are required to perform. Such qualifications shall include, at a minimum, completion of a comprehensive training program, at least 3 hours every 3 years, with a final exam and an ongoing education component. The program shall include, among other things:

Technicians performing recalibration/calibration procedures shall be fully qualified for the tasks they are required to perform. Such qualifications shall include, at a minimum, completion of a comprehensive training program with a final exam and ongoing education component. Curriculum used for ADAS training shall be kept on file (in an auditable format) and shall contain the following elements:

Training with respect to the content and requirements of the current version of ANSI/AGSC/AGRSS shall be required for all personnel directly involved in the automotive glass replacement process and may include, for example, scheduling, purchasing, installing, customer service, quality control, and management. Records of this training detailing content, date, participants, and acknowledgment of the participant’s successful completion of the training and receipt of a printed copy of the current standard shall be maintained.

In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

Terms Defined.

To operate a golf cart on a designated county or municipal highway, the golf cart shall be equipped with:

Other Department of Transportation (DOT) automotive lighting equipment may be installed on the golf cart, but is not required to be in place.

Off-road type lighting equipment including spotlights, floodlights, and other lights that are not intended for vehicle on road use, may not be operated while the golf cart is being operated on designated highways, including road shoulders.