Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 11. Department of Transportation |
Subtitle 19. MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION—SCHOOL VEHICLES |
Chapter 11.19.02. Type I School Vehicles—Construction Standards |
Sec. 11.19.02.12. Steering System
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A. Steering gear shall be approved by the chassis manufacturer and designed to assure safe and accurate performance when a vehicle is operated with maximum load at maximum speed.
B. If external adjustments are required, a steering adjustment mechanism shall be accessible.
C. Changes may not be made in steering apparatus which are not approved by chassis manufacturer.
D. There shall be a clearance of at least 2 inches between the steering wheel and cowl instrument panel or any other surface.
E. Power steering is required and shall be of the integral type with integral valves.