<?xml version='1.0' encoding='utf-8'?>
<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".12" citation="COMAR 11.14.09.12" title_num="11" subtitle_num="14" chapter_num="09" heading="Vehicle Glazing.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>As required under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, 49 CFR §571.500 “Low Speed Vehicles”, all low speed vehicles shall be equipped with a windshield that conforms to the federal motor vehicle safety standard on glazing materials, 49 CFR §571.205. Windshields of low speed vehicles must meet the ANSI/SAE Z26.1 —1996 specifications for either AS-1 or AS-4 glazing (incorporated by reference; see 49 CFR §571.5). Safety glazing is marked with the manufacturer's trademark and the letters “AS” followed by a number from 1 through 16B. Only AS-1 or AS-4 composition may be used in the windshield. Safety glazing for 1966 and later models also has a glass manufacturer's model number or a DOT (Department of Transportation) code number. Any questions regarding glazing shall be referred to the Automotive Safety Enforcement Division of the Department of State Police.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Definitions.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“Cloudiness” means any degree of visible discoloration or separation, except tinting that does not affect clear vision.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Critical area” means the normal windshield wiper sweep, except the area obscured by hood, fenders, or rearview mirror.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Non-critical area” means all windshield area outside the critical area.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“Normal windshield wiper sweep” means the area of windshield cleaned by the windshield wiper, excluding return position on both passenger's and driver's side.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Proper Marking. Inspect glass for proper markings.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Glazing Damage.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>