Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES
Chapter 11.19.02 - Type I School Vehicles - Construction Standards
Section 11.19.02.02 - Certification

A. The Administration may not title or register any school vehicle manufactured on or after December 31, 1972, unless the manufacturer has on file at the Administration a certification that the vehicles are in full compliance with the regulations applicable to school vehicles manufactured after December 31, 1972. This certification shall be in a form prescribed by the Administration.

B. Each vehicle manufacturer or distributor of vehicles of a type subject to the regulations that are to be sold or distributed in this State shall certify to the Administration that all vehicles to be sold or distributed are in compliance with the provisions of this regulation for the year of manufacture. The certification shall be:

C. School vehicles shall meet standards for the year of manufacture. Contact the School Vehicle Safety Section, Motor Vehicle Administration, 6601 Ritchie Highway N.E., Glen Burnie, Maryland 21062, before purchase of the school vehicle for a physical inspection of the vehicle to determine if these school vehicles meet the standards during the year of manufacture.

D. A metal plate stamped or embossed signifying body compliance with this regulation shall be posted by the body manufacturer in the area above the driver's seating position visible to all inspectors. This certification plate shall have MD following the serial number to indicate compliance with construction standards for the State of Maryland.

E. A tamper-proof, self-adhesive label with a clear surface that will not be damaged by moisture or cleaning solvents may be used in place of the metal plate. Upon return of the damaged or unreadable label, the manufacturer shall supply a new label to the owner.