California Code of Regulations
Title 13 - Motor Vehicles
Division 2 - Department of the California Highway Patrol
Chapter 2 - Lighting Equipment
Article 4 - Photometric Requirements
Section 653 - Bulb Operating Conditions
Universal Citation: 13 CA Code of Regs 653
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
Bulbs with a mean spherical candela rating shall be operated at mean spherical candela for photometric tests. Bulbs and sealed units rated in watts shall be operated at design voltage for the photometric tests. Lamps designed for use in both 6-V and 12-V systems shall be tested with 12-V bulbs. Lamps designed for 24-V systems shall be tested with 24-V bulbs.
1. Amendment filed 12-17-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 51.)
Note: Authority cited: Section 26103, Vehicle Code. Reference: Sections 24012 and 26103, Vehicle Code.
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