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 R714-162-17 - Vehicle Exterior

Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 714-162-17

Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024

(1) When examining the exterior of a vehicle, the inspector shall:

(a) check the exterior for torn metal parts, moldings, or any body parts that may protrude from the vehicle; and
(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when metal, molding, or other loose or dislocated parts protrude from the surface of the vehicle causing a safety hazard;

(b) check parts and accessories for proper securement; and
(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when parts or accessories are not properly secured;

(c) check the condition of front and rear bumpers; and
(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:
(A) the front bumper is missing, misplaced, loosely attached, broken, or torn so that a portion is protruding creating a hazard; or

(B) rear impact guards are missing;

(d) check front fenders; and
(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when any fender has been removed or altered to such extent that it does not cover the entire width of the tire and wheel;

(e) check door latches, locks, hinges, and handles for proper operation, improper adjustment, and broken or missing components; and
(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:
(A) a door is broken or hinges are sagging so that the door cannot be tightly closed;

(B) a door does not open properly or close tightly; or

(C) any door part is missing, broken, or sagging to the extent that the door cannot be opened and closed properly;

(f) check the hood and hood latch for proper operation; and
(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:
(A) the hood is missing, the hood latch does not securely hold the hood in its proper fully closed position, or the secondary safety catch does not function properly; or

(B) the latch release mechanism or its parts are broken, missing, or badly adjusted so that the hood cannot be opened and closed properly;

(g) check the exterior rearview mirrors; and
(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:
(A) the right or left exterior mirror is loose or missing;

(B) a mirror is difficult to adjust or cannot maintain a set adjustment;

(C) a mirror extends beyond the vehicle width limit of 102 inches;
(i) allowance should be made for truck tractors inspected without a trailer attached when the extra width the mirrors extend are to provide rearward visibility around the trailer; and

(D) a mirror is cracked, has sharp edges, or is pitted or clouded to the extent that rear vision is obscured; and

(h) check all motor and transmission mount components; and
(i) advise the owner when any heat cracks are present; and

(ii) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:
(A) a mount bolt or nut is broken, loose, or missing;

(B) the rubber cushion is separated from the metal plate of the mount;

(C) there is a split through the rubber cushion;

(D) the engine or transmission is sagging to the point where the mount bottoms out or engine misalignment to the point of drive train component compromise; or

(E) fluid filled mounts are leaking, which are verified from the mount.

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