Appendix D. Safety & Emissions Inspection 540 CMR 4.00 4.06: continued b. Mirror will not hold adjustment or is not mounted securely to prevent excessive vibration. c. The mirror contains sharp edges, projections or irregular indents capable of producing injury. d. Mirror does not provide a minimum of ten sq. inches of reflective surface for a convex mirror or 12 sq. inches for a flat mirror. 18. Controls. a. Clutch. If equipped with a clutch, reject if any portion of the lever is broken or missing. b. Ignition Kill Switch. An ignition kill switch shall be mounted in a secure manner in a readily accessible position, if equipped. c. Ignition. Each motorcycle shall be equipped with a locking ignition to prevent the motorcycle from being used by unauthorized persons. 19. Sidecar. Check sidecar and reject motorcycle if: a. Sidecar is not securely attached to motorcycle. b. There is a hole in the floorboard larger than ½ inch in diameter or the floorboard is rotted, rusted or deteriorated to a degree that creates a hazard to the rider or passenger. c. Sidecar does not contain a seat which is securely fastened. d. Sidecar not equipped with rear red tail lamp and stop lamp. e. Sidecar fitted with brake which does not operate properly. f. Mudguard not fitted over sidecar wheel. 4.07: Issuance of Certificates of Inspection, Rejection, and Waiver Procedure 1. General Provisions. a. A separate and distinct charge, as established by the Secretary of Administration and Finance, shall be made for each inspection required in accordance with the provisions of 540 CMR 4.00 and the provisions of M.G.L. c. 90. b. All certificates of inspection or rejection shall be issued in sequential order from lowest to highest serial number. Back to Index