# COMAR Title 29 — Department of State Police

## Subtitle 02 — Motor Vehicles

### Chapter 01 — Vehicle Inspection

#### Regulation .12 Defect 62—Load Cover.

*COMAR 29.02.01.12*

A. Covers shall be inspected for presence, size, condition, and proper mounting.

B. Securement hardware shall be inspected for presence and condition.

C. Do not certify if the cover:

  (1) Is missing;

  (2) Does not fully cover the top of the vehicle bed;

  (3) Contains a hole, rip, tear, or broken mesh which would permit any part of the load to blow, fall, or spill from the bed;

  (4) Is not securely attached to the bed.

D. Do not certify the load cover if the securement hardware is missing, broken, or damaged.