California Code of Regulations
Title 13 - Motor Vehicles
Division 2 - Department of the California Highway Patrol
Chapter 2 - Lighting Equipment
Article 22 - Warning Lamps
Section 812 - Classification of Warning Lamps
Universal Citation: 13 CA Code of Regs 812
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
Five classes of warning lamps are established as follows:
Class A: High intensity, concentrated-beam lamp
Class B: Moderate intensity, wide-beam lamp
Class C: High intensity, wide-beam lamp
Class D: Motorcycle front warning lamp
Class E: Revolving, oscillating, or gaseous discharge lamp
Note: Authority cited and Reference: Section 26103, Vehicle Code.
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