R714-162-13. Lighting System  


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  •   (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.