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 R714-162-13 - Lighting System
Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 714-162-13
Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024
(1) When examining the lighting system of a vehicle, the inspector shall:
(a) check all lights for secure mounting,
proper location, and correct color; and
(i)
issue a rejection inspection certificate when:
(A) a light is missing, not secured, or
emitting light of improper color;
(B) a light is in wrong position or not
operating;
(C) a headlight is not
the color white, not properly aimed, lacks upper and lower beams, or does not
measure between 22 inches and 54 inches in height when measured from the ground
to the center of the low-beam headlamp;
(D) fog driving lights are not white or
yellow in color or are not properly aimed or do not operate on a separate
switch;
(E) a tail light or stop
light is not the color red, is not present on each side at the rear of the
vehicle, or is not mounted between 15 inches to 72 inches in height when
measured from the ground to the center of the bulb;
(F) a turn signal light is not on each side
of the vehicle front and rear, is not the color yellow or amber on the front of
the vehicle, is not the color red, yellow, or amber on the rear of the vehicle,
or the signal switch is not capable of operation by the driver or does not
remain on without assistance when activated;
(G) the instrument panel does not illuminate
whenever headlights or taillights are activated, the high beam indicator does
not indicate when high beam lights are on, or a turn signal indicator does not
indicate when turn signals are in operation;
(H) the back-up lights on trailers, when
present, are not white or are on when the vehicle is moving forward;
or
(I) any required light,
reflector, or retro reflective sheeting is not present, does not light
properly, is not the proper height, is not the proper color, or is not in the
proper location as listed in Part 393 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Regulations.
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