Summary


In Section R714-160-1, Subsection 41-6a-1601(2) is added as a statute authorizing the rule. In Section R714-160-3, the title is changed to "Definitions". Sixteen definitions are added. In Section R714-160-4, the title is changed. This rule incorporates by reference the standards found in 49 CFR 571 as the minimum standards a motor vehicle must meet to pass a safety inspection unless state law provides a different standard. Building and equipment requirements are moved to Rule R714-158. In Section R714-160-5, the title is changed. This rule applies to all passenger vehicles and light trucks. In Section R714-160-6, the title is changed. The change requires the customer to be informed if a test drive is needed off the property of the inspection station. The inspector is required to determine whether the starter operates with the gear selector only in the "park" position or "neutral" on vehicles with automatic transmissions. In Section R714-160-7, the title is changed. Some of the wording for inspecting license plates is changed, but violations are still an "advise". License plate positioning is more clearly defined. In Section R714-160-8, the title is changed. Bead lock wheels are allowed if they meet the SAE J2530 Aftermarket Wheel Performance Requirements and Test Procedures. If the entire tire is not covered by a fender or fender flare, it is now an "advise". If the fender or fender flare does not cover the tire tread it is a "reject". Statute still requires the entire tire be covered. Missing or insufficient mud flaps on vehicles required to be equipped with them is not an "advise". Statute still requires certain vehicles to be equipped with appropriate mud flaps. If the top 50% of the tire is not covered by mud flaps, fenders, or body construction, it is now an "advise" rather than a reject. Statute still requires the top 50% of the tire to be covered. Studded snow tires on vehicles between April 1 and October 14 are now an "advise". Statute still prohibits studded snow tires during this time period. In Section R714-160-9, the title is changed. Conditions of the inspection of the steering system is added. This information is currently in the Safety Inspection Manual. In Section R714-160-10, the title is changed. In Section R714-160-11, the title is changed. Reference to the "Lighting Chart" in the Safety Inspection manual is removed. If the entire tire is not covered by a fender or fender flare, it is now an "advise". If the fender or fender flare does not cover the tire tread, it is a "reject". Statute still requires the entire tire be covered. If fenders do not cover the top 50% of the tire, it is now an "advise" rather than a reject. Statute still requires the top 50% of the tire to be covered. Missing or insufficient mud flaps on vehicles required to be equipped with them is not an "advise". Statute still requires certain vehicles to be equipped with appropriate mud flaps. In Section R714-160-12, the title is changed. Adds "whichever is less" when the master cylinder is below the add line or less than 3/4 full. Adds "whichever is less" when the fluid reservoir is below the add line or less than 3/4 full. Removes the language that described the process to check the integrated hydraulic booster. This language will still be in the Safety Inspection manual. "Incompatible" is added as a reject when checking for missing or defective mechanical components. In Section R714-160-13, the title is changed. If a headlamp does not meet federal standards, it is a reject. If a vehicle is originally equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) lights, HID lights can be used as replacements as long as they meet federal standards. If a vehicle was not originally equipped with HID lights, they cannot be used as replacements. Old language stated, "An aftermarket headlight (High Intensity Discharge Kit) must comply with Federal Standards, which states every replaceable light source must be designed to conform to the identical marking and dimensional and electrical specifications applicable to the type of light source that it replaces. A non-compatible headlight aftermarket kit (High Intensity Discharge Kit) can create excessive brightness". The word "minor" is added as it relates to advising for holes or cracks in a headlight lens. The criteria is changed so that if a factory installed light or cover is faded or painted to the point that components are not visible, it will be rejected. The removed language states that if a factory-installed light or cover is faded or painted to the point assembly will not comply with state code for visibility at 1,000 feet it is rejected. The statute does not require headlights to be visible at 1,000 feet. License plate lights are no longer need to be checked. Statute still requires the rear license plate be illuminated. Tinted lens covers are specifically addressed, rather than prohibiting lens covers. Auxiliary lighting is no longer checked during a safety inspection. A truck equipped with a camper shell at the time of the inspection that covers the center high-mounted stop lamp is acceptable. If the truck shell is manufactured with a center high-mounted stop lamp, it is required to function if the truck is equipped with a high-mounted stop lamp. Reference to Section 41-6a-1604 is added to allow flashing center high-mounted stop lamps that meet the requirements of the statute. In Section R714-160-14, the title is changed. It is now an "advise" if the horn is not securely fastened rather than a reject. Permanent connection wires need to be soldered and insulated instead of soldered "and/or" insulated. In Section R714-160-15, the title is changed. Rejection for damage or repairs that exceed an inch in the acute area of the windshield is now similar to the criteria for commercial motor vehicles. Windshields can be rejected for the following: any crack that intersects another crack within the acute area, any damage (i.e. star chip) in the acute area that cannot be covered by a disc 3/4 inch in diameter, or any damage that is within 3 inches of any other damage in the acute area. Non-transparent material is allowed in the lower left-hand corner of the windshield provided it does not extend more than 3 inches to the right of the left edge or more than 4 inches above the bottom edge of the windshield in accordance with Section 41-6a-1635. Windshield wipers that fail to return to the "park" position are now an "advise" instead of a reject. Streaking from wiper blades is not a "reject". The old rule directed inspectors to reject driver or passenger windows that failed to roll up to inspect light transmittance. The rule now directs inspectors to reject when the driver or front passenger window fails to roll up. Rear view mirrors are changed to reflect statute. A vehicle must have a left rear view mirror that meets OEM standards. A vehicle must have at least one other rear view and that one must be a right outside mirror if the vehicle has any amount of tint on its windows. In Section R714-160-16, the title is changed. A fender that have been removed or altered to the extent that it does not cover the entire width and upper 50% of the tire is now an "advise" instead of a reject. Inspectors will still check motorized seat belts, but the text describing the procedure is removed. Drilling that affects the strength or integrity of the frame is added as a "reject". Repairs to vehicle frame that do not meet OEM specifications is specifically listed as a "reject". Vehicle odometers no longer need to be checked to see if they?re functioning. In Section R714-160-17, the title is changed. In Section R714-160-18, the title is changed. The wording that indicates a propane container should be visually inspected each time it is filled is removed. Safety inspectors are not responsible for filling these containers. Wording that describes the CNG fuel container Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards certification is removed, along with warnings and other instructions associated with CNG vehicle inspections. The rule simply states that is a "reject" if a CNG fuel container is not current with its certification in accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. In Section R714-160-19, the title is changed. In Section R714-160-20, the title is changed. In Section R714-160-21, the title is changed. The changes articulate that vintage vehicles do not require safety inspection pursuant to Subsection 53-8-205(1)(b)(iii). The current rule indicates a vintage vehicle means a vehicle that is 40 years old. The statute indicates 30 years old. The rule now references Section R873-22M-15 if a vehicle identification number is not stamped on the frame of a custom or replica vehicle. The title for Section R714-160-22 is "Low-Speed Vehicles". The rule now references Section 41-6a-1508 for inspection rather than listing all items to inspect on low-speed vehicles. The old rule stated that an operational braking system as designed by the manufacturer is needed. Section 41-6a-1508 references Title 41, Chapter 6a, Part 16, which includes braking system requirements. If the brakes on a low-speed vehicle do not meet those requirements, it is a "reject" on a safety inspection. The title for Section R714-150-23 is "Reconstructed/Salvaged Motor Vehicles". The rule now states that safety inspections for salvaged vehicles are required as stated in Subsection 53-8-205(3).