Don't know how many of you folks might be on the MoparAlley mailing list. <if
this is a repeat, I apologize> but thought you might find it interesting!
GaryC
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<<Maryland State Police get to make their own rules! The time allowed for
>*******public response has been extended 'til mid-June*********.
>
>I got this info from Steve McDonald, SEMA Director for State Relations
>202 783 6007. He can fax the full info to you or I have a condensed
>version.
>
>You don't have to be a Maryland resident to be concerned. (these new law=
s will effect people just driving through)
Please get
>your Club involved. Some of the changes are just ensuring good
>maintenance. Others are not.
>
>thumbnail sketch follows:
>Recap of the proposed amendment to the Maryland Vehicle Inspections
>regulations, Title 11, Subtitle 14, 11.14.02, in part.
>
>REJECT VEHICLE IF ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS IS FOUND UPON
>INSPECTION:
>- An installed body lift exceeds 2 inches.
>- There is a combination body lift and suspension lift.
>- A body lift has been installed and an adapter kit or adjustment has
>not corrected the steering shaft to the original angle.
>- A body lift and adapter kit has been installed or adjustment has been
>made which adversely affects the collapsibility of the steering column.
>- A steering stabilizer has been installed which interferes with lock to=
>lock steering
>- The steering stabilizer, brackets or mounting locations are loose or
>in contact with another component during turning movements.
>- Vehicle is equipped with an aftermarket suspension lift kit which the
>manufacturer recommends for off-road use.
>- A suspension lift that exceeds 2 inches of lift is installed in a
>vehicle.
>- A suspension lift requiring relocation or modification of suspension
>mounting locations is installed in a vehicle.
>- A suspension lift kit requiring the elimination or modification on an
>engine, transmission or transfer case mounting location is installed in
>a vehicle.
>- A modification has been made to a vehicle that affects the normal
>function of the shock absorbers; for example the shock absorbers are
>fully extended or compressed position when the vehicle is stationary.
>- There is a modification which reduces the original turning radius lock=
>to lock.
>- There is a modification which causes wheels or tires to come in
>contact with body or undercarriage components.
>- A lift block which separates the front axle from the springs has been
>installed in the front suspension.
>- Multiple lift blocks have been installed in the rear suspension.
>- A combination of suspension and body lift has been installed.
>- A spring, shock, or other component which is incompatible with the
>original mounting locations has been installed.
>- There is elimination or restriction of the vehicle=92s suspension
>travel.
>- An original equipment component has failed.
>- An original equipment component is worn to the point that it affects
>the vehicle=92s stability.
>- Vehicle equipment or a component extends below the bottom edge of the
>wheel.
>- Either of the vehicle frame rails, when measured in accordance with
>the procedures under D(2)(d) of this regulation, exceeds:
>- For Class A (passenger) vehicles =96 20 inches;
>- For Class M (multipurpose) vehicles =96 28 inches;
>- For Class E (truck) vehicles with a manufacturer=92s rating of 10,000
>pounds or less =96 28 inches; and
>- For Class E (truck) vehicles with a manufacturer=92s rating of more
>than 10,000, but less than 18,000 pounds =96 30 inches.
>- A body mount locations has bee altered from the manufacturer=92s
>original location.
>- A body mount location is equipped with a hydraulic or pneumatic
>lifting device, unless the device is to retrofit a truck with a dump
>bed.
>- Brake hoses, lines or cables are not long enough to allow lock to lock=
>movement without interfering with other hoses, lines or cables, or other=
>components during steering and suspension movement.
>- By visual comparison, tire sizes differ significantly as follows:
>- Tires of more than two graduations in size on the same axle;
>- Tires are significantly smaller that manufacturer=92s specified minimu=
m
>or of such significantly larger size that required suspension
>modification to prevent tire and body contact during different vehicle
>attitudes. The size of the tire is not the size originally installed by=
>the vehicle manufacturer, a vehicle manufacturer upgrade, or an
>acceptable substitute specified by the Division.
>
Write to:
Captain Joel Underwood
MD State Police
Automotive Saftey Enforcement Division
6601 Ritchie Highway NE
Glen Burnie MD 21063
or Fax him at 410-760-5466
And let him know which parts are bad....
Please write or call this guy NOW, even if you live some where else. =
most of these laws are aimed at trucks, but modified cars may be
effected to.
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