Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 735 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DRIVER AND MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICES DIVISION
Division 108 - LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
Section 735-108-0076 - Mounting, Wiring and Aiming of Rear Fog Lamps for Motor Vehicles and Trailers
Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 735-108-0076
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(1) Transportation Safety adopts the mounting requirements for rear fog lamps as follows:
(a) If one lamp is installed, mount
the lamp on the left side of the motor vehicle;
(b) If two lamps are installed, mount the
lamps symmetrically around the rear centerline of the motor vehicle;
(c) Mount the lamps the same height above the
level ground as taillights are mounted;
(d) Measure the mounting height from ground
level to the center of the lens of the lamp; and
(e) Do not mount the lamps so they interfere
with required motor vehicle lighting.
(2) Transportation Safety adopts the wiring requirements for motor vehicle rear fog lamps as follows:
(a) Rear fog lamps shall be wired so they can
only come on when the motor vehicle low beam headlights are on;
(b) A switch shall be installed so rear fog
lamps can be turned off or on leaving the low beam of the headlights on;
and
(c) A steady burning indicator
light shall be wired so it comes on when the rear fog lamps are turned on and
mounted in a location it is readily visible to the driver.
(3) Transportation Safety adopts the aiming requirement for motor vehicle rear fog lamp through a horizontal angle from 45 degrees to the left and right of the center of the lamp.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 184.616 & ORS 816.230
Stats. Implemented: ORS 816.230
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