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 R714-162-16 - Vehicle Interior
Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 714-162-16
Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024
(1) When examining the interior of a vehicle, the inspector shall:
(a) check seats for proper operation of the
adjusting mechanism and ensure the seats are securely anchored to the floor;
and
(i) issue a rejection inspection
certificate when:
(A) seats are not securely
anchored to the floor;
(B) a seat
adjusting mechanism slips out of set position;
(C) a seat back is broken or disconnected
from the seat base so that it will not support a person's full
weight;
(D) a seat belt, per OEM
specifications, is missing or ineffective; or
(E) a seat belt is cut, torn, frayed, or
otherwise damaged.
(b) check the floor pan in both occupant
compartments and sleeper berths for rusted-out areas or holes that could permit
entry of exhaust gases or would not support occupants adequately; and
(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate
when the front or rear of the floor pan is rusted through sufficiently to cause
a hazard to an occupant or that exhaust gases could enter the occupant area of
the vehicle;
(c) check
the frame and ensure that any repairs meet OEM Specifications and FMCSA
Regulation 396.17; and
(i) issue a rejection
inspection certificate when:
(A) there are any
broken, rusted through, cracked, loose, or sagging frame components;
or
(B) the frame has been cut or
portions of the frame have been removed, affecting the strength or integrity of
the frame;
(C) there is any
condition, including loading, that causes the body or frame to be in contact
with a tire or any part of the wheel assemblies; or
(D) adjustable axle assemblies, or sliding
sub-frames, with locking pins are missing or not engaged;
(d) check the frame for any loose,
broken, or missing fasteners, including fasteners that attach functional
components such as the engine, transmission, steering gear, suspension, body
parts and fifth wheel; and
(i) issue a
rejection inspection certificate when the frame has evidence of loose, broken,
or missing fasteners, including fasteners that attach functional components
such as the engine, transmission, steering gear, suspension, body parts and
fifth wheel.;
(e) check
windshield wipers for proper operation and for damaged, torn, or hardened
rubber elements and metal parts of wiper blades or arms; and
(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate
when:
(A) a wiper fails to function
properly;
(B) a wiper blade smears
or streaks the windshield;
(C) a
wiper blade show signs of physical breakdown of the rubber wiping element;
or
(D) a part of the wiper blade or
arm is missing or damaged;
(f) check the windshield washer system for
proper operation of hand or foot control and that an effective amount of fluid
is delivered to the outside of the windshield; and
(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate
when the windshield washer system fails to function properly, such as cracked
hoses, broken hoses, or if the fluid reservoir is unable to hold
fluid;
(g) check the
defroster for proper operation; and
(i) issue
a rejection inspection certificate when the defroster fan fails to function as
designed; and
(h) check
the vehicle to ensure that it is equipped with a properly functioning
speedometer and odometer; and
(i)
advise the owner when the speedometer or odometer is not functional or is
disconnected.
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