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Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019) |
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R714. Public Safety, Highway Patrol |
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R714-200. Standards for Vehicle Lights and Illuminating Devices |
| R714-200-1. Purpose |
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Section 41-6a-1620 requires that the Department shall approve or disapprove any lighting device or other safety equipment, component or assembly of a type for which approval is specifically required. The standards shall conform as nearly as practical to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Regulations. |
| R714-200-2. Authority |
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This rule is authorized by Sections 41-6a-1601 and 41-6a-1620, and Subsection 53-1-106(1)(a). |
| R714-200-3. Federal Standard Adopted and Incorporated by Reference |
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The Department hereby adopts the standards set forth in 49 CFR 571 Standard 108 (1997 edition) as the standard governing vehicle lights and illuminating devices in Utah and incorporates such federal regulation into this rule by this reference. |
| R714-200-4. Miscellaneous Light Restrictions |
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A. Alternately flashing lights described in Sections 41-6a-1616 and 41-6a-1302 may not be used on any vehicle other than a school bus or authorized emergency vehicle. B. No vehicle, except an authorized emergency vehicle, may use rotating lights as described in Subsection 41-6a-1616(4). C. No vehicle, except a police vehicle, may use rotating blue lights or flashing blue lights as described in Section 41-6a-1616. |
| R714-200-5. Process of Requesting Equipment Approval |
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A. Upon receiving a written request, the Department shall review the equipment to ensure that it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. B. After reviewing the equipment, the Department shall issue a written response, explaining the reason for approval or denial of the requested equipment. |