Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Public Safety
Title R714 - Highway Patrol
Rule R714-162 - Equipment Standards for Heavy Motor Vehicle, Trailer and Bus Safety Inspections
Section R714-162-12 - Electrical System
Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 714-162-12
Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024
(1) When examining the electrical system of a vehicle, the inspector shall:
(a) check the horn to ensure it is securely
fastened and works properly; and
(i) issue a
rejection inspection certificate when:
(A) the
horn is not securely fastened; or
(B) the horn does not function properly and
is not audible under normal conditions at a distance of at least 200
feet;
(b)
check to ensure all switches function properly; and
(i) advise the owner when any original
equipment switch fails to function as designed;
(c) check all wiring to make sure it is not
chafed, bare, or contacting sharp objects; and
(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate
when wiring insulation is chafed, rubbed bare, or shows any evidence of burning
or short-circuiting;
(d)
check to ensure all electrical connectors are tight and secure; and
(i) advise the owner when connections are not
tight and secure or connections are corroded;
(e) check:
(i) the neutral starting switch on an
automatic transmission to determine whether the starter operates only with the
gear selector in "P" or "N"; or
(ii) a manual transmission, if originally
equipped with a neutral safety switch, to determine if the vehicle only starts
with the clutch depressed; and
(iii) issue a rejection inspection
certificate when the automatic or manual transmission safety starting switch is
inoperative; and
(f)
check for battery securement; and
(i) issue a
rejection inspection certificate when the battery is not properly secured, or a
temporary repair is present.
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