California Code of Regulations
Title 13 - Motor Vehicles
Division 2 - Department of the California Highway Patrol
Chapter 2 - Lighting Equipment
Article 5 - Mechanical Test Requirements
Section 664 - Lens Recession Test
Universal Citation: 13 CA Code of Regs 664
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
The lamp body or housing, including the aiming mechanism, when subjected to an inward force of 222 N (50 lb) directed parallel to the lamp axis and symmetrically about the center of the lens, shall meet the following requirements:
(a) Permanent Recession. The lens or sealed unit shall not permanently recede by more than 2.5 mm (0.10 in.).
(b) Permanent Aim Deviation. The aim of the lamp shall not permanently deviate by more than 32 mm (1.25 in.) at a distance of 7.6 m (25 ft).
Note: Authority cited: Section 26103, Vehicle Code. Reference: Sections 24012 and 26103, Vehicle Code.
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