South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 38 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Article 5 - STATE TRANSPORT POLICE REGULATIONS
Subarticle 1 - UNMANUFACTURED FOREST PRODUCTS TRUCKING REGULATIONS
Part 38-393 - PARTS AND ACCESSORIES NECESSARY FOR SAFE OPERATION
Subpart B - LIGHTING DEVICES, REFLECTORS, AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Section 38-393.26 - Requirements for reflectors
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
(a) Mounting. All required reflectors shall be mounted upon the motor vehicle at a height not less than 15 inches nor more than 60 inches above the ground on which the motor vehicle stands, except that reflectors shall be mounted as high as practicable on motor vehicles which are so constructed as to make compliance with the 15 inch requirement impractical. They shall be so installed as to perform their function adequately and reliably, and except for temporary reflectors required for vehicles in driveaway towaway operations, or on projecting loads, all reflectors shall be permanently and securely mounted in workmanlike manner so as to provide the maximum of stability and the minimum likelihood of damage. Required reflectors otherwise properly mounted may be securely installed on flexible strapping or belting provided that under conditions of normal operation they reflect light in the required directions. Required temporary reflectors mounted on motor vehicles during the time they are in transit in any driveaway towaway operation must be firmly attached.
(b) Specifications. All required reflectors except those installed on vehicles tendered for transportation in driveaway and towaway operations shall comply with FMVSS 571.108 ( 49 CFR 571.108) in effect at the time the vehicle was manufactured or the current FMVSS 571.108 requirements.
(c) Certification and markings. All reflectors required to conform to the specifications in paragraph (b) shall be certified by the manufacturer or supplier that they do so conform, by marking with the manufacturer's or supplier's name or trade name and the letters "SAE A". The marking in each case shall be visible when the reflector is in place on the vehicle.
(d) Retroreflective surfaces. Retroreflective surfaces other than required reflectors may be used, provided:
South Carolina Code of State Laws 56-5-4580 (section 7) on every pole truck or trailer, a strip of light reflecting paint, tape or reflectors on the external sides of the pole support frame or bolsters, or both, where practical.
