Or. Admin. Code § 735-108-0065 - Mounting, Wiring and Aiming of Auxiliary Driving Lamps for Motor Vehicles

(1) Transportation Safety adopts the mounting requirements for motor vehicle auxiliary driving lamps as follows:

(a) If one lamp is installed, mount the lamp on the left front side of the motor vehicle;

(b) If two lamps are installed, mount the lamps symmetrically around the front centerline of the motor vehicle;

(c) Mount lamps not less than 16 inches (40.6cm) nor more than 42 inches (106.7 cm) above the level ground;

(d) Measure mounting height from ground level to the center of the lens of the lamp;

(e) Do not mount the lamps so they interfere with required motor vehicle lighting; and

(f) Do not mount the lamps higher than the motor vehicle headlight system.

(2) Transportation Safety adopts the wiring requirements for motor vehicle auxiliary driving lamps as follows:

(a) Auxiliary driving lamps shall be wired so they can only come on when the motor vehicle high beam headlights are on; and

(b) A switch shall be installed so the auxiliary driving lamps can be turned off or on leaving the height beam of the headlights on; and

(c) A steady burning indicator light shall be wired so it comes on when the front fog lamps are turned on and mounted in a location it is readily visible to the driver.

(3) Transportation Safety adopts the aiming requirements for motor vehicle auxiliary driving lamps as follows:

(a) Adjust lamps to a setting of 0-0 when using a mechanical aimer; or

(b) When using a visual aiming screen, aim the center of the high intensity beam straight ahead of the vertical and horizontal axis at a distance of 25 feet (7.6 m) from the lens.

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Or. Admin. Code § 735-108-0065

DMV 3-1997, f. & cert. ef. 1-21-97

Stat. Auth.: ORS 184.616 & ORS 816.060

Stats. Implemented: ORS 816.060