(a) Whenever a requirement is declared in this subtitle as to distance from which certain lamps and devices shall render objects visible or within which the lamps or devices shall be visible, the requirement applies during the times stated in § 22-201.1 of this subtitle in respect to a vehicle without a load when on a straight, level, unlighted highway under normal atmospheric conditions, unless a different time or condition is expressly stated.
(b) Whenever a requirement is declared in this subtitle as to the mounted height of lamps or devices, it means from the center of the lamp or device to the level ground on which the vehicle stands when the vehicle is without a load.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 22 - Vehicle Laws -- Equipment of Vehicles
Subtitle 2 - Lamps and Other Lighting Equipment
Section 22-201 - "Service Vehicles" Defined
Section 22-201.1 - When Lighted Lamps Are Required
Section 22-201.2 - Use of Headlights When Windshield Wipers Are Operated
Section 22-202 - Visibility Distance; Measuring Mounted Height of Lamps
Section 22-203 - Headlamps on Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles
Section 22-204 - Tail Lamps; Illumination of Rear Registration Plate
Section 22-206 - Stop Lamps and Turn Signals
Section 22-208 - Clearance, Identification, and Marker Lamps and Reflectors Required
Section 22-210 - Mounting of Reflectors, Clearance Lamps, and Side Marker Lamps
Section 22-212 - Obstructed Lamps Not Required to Be Lighted
Section 22-213 - Lamps, Reflectors, and Flags on Projecting or Extended Loads
Section 22-214 - Lamps on Parked Vehicles
Section 22-215 - Lamps on Farm Tractors and Farm Equipment
Section 22-215.1 - Rollback Vehicle Operated in Combination With Vehicle Being Towed
Section 22-216 - Lamps on Other Vehicles and Equipment
Section 22-217 - Spot Lamps, Fog Lamps, and Auxiliary Driving Lamps
Section 22-218 - Audible and Visual Signals on Vehicles
Section 22-218.1 - Rural Letter Carrier's Warning Device
Section 22-218.2 - Amber Lights on Tow Trucks, Escort, and Maintenance Vehicles
Section 22-219 - Signal Lamps and Signal Devices
Section 22-221 - Additional Lighting Equipment
Section 22-222 - Multiple-Beam Road-Lighting Equipment
Section 22-223 - Use of Multiple-Beam Road-Lighting Equipment
Section 22-225 - Alternate Road-Lighting Equipment
Section 22-226 - Number of Driving Lamps Required or Permitted
Section 22-227 - Special Restrictions on Lamps
Section 22-228 - Special Equipment on School Vehicles
Section 22-230 - Selling or Using Lamps or Equipment
Section 22-232 - Revocation of Certificate of Approval on Lighting Devices