Utah Admin. Code R714-161-11 - Lighting

(1) When inspecting the lighting system of a vehicle, the inspector shall:

(a) check for proper headlamp equipment and proper functioning; and

(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

(A) the headlamp is not marked USDOT approved, unless it is a vintage vehicle that was manufactured prior to USDOT markings;

(B) the headlamp minimum height is less than 22 inches or more than 54 inches to the center of the low beam;

(C) the high beam indicator fails to function when equipped;

(D) the headlamp fails to light or the headlamp switch fails to function;

(E) a non-clear headlamp covering is placed on or in front of any headlamp;

(F) the headlamp is tinted, colored, or painted;

(G) the vehicle has no headlamp or more than two headlamps;

(H) lenses are patched, taped, or covered with any foreign substance, unless it is patched with another automotive lens piece, is glued on, and is permanent; or

(I) the headlamp is a pulsating headlight that is not USDOT approved;

(b) check the headlamp aiming on both the high and low beams; and

(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when the low or high beam is out of adjustment;

(c) check the turn signal operation for proper functioning as designed by OEM, if the vehicle was originally equipped with turn signals; and

(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

(A) a turn signal is missing and the motorcycle was manufactured after January 1, 1973;

(B) a turn signal fails to function properly;

(C) a turn signal lamp is not the correct color, which must be amber on the front of the vehicle and red or amber in the rear of the vehicle; or

(D) there is any cover over the lens;

(d) check the stop lamp for proper functioning; and

(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

(A) a stop lamp on a vehicle manufactured after January 1, 1969 fails to operate when the front or rear brakes are applied;

(B) a stop lamp on a vehicle manufactured before January 1, 1969 fails to operate when the service, or foot brake, is applied;

(C) a stop lamp does not emit red light;

(D) a stop lamp is painted or is covered by any non-clear lens cover or material;

(E) a stop lamp has a blue dot taillight; or

(F) a stop lamp bulb or lens is tinted or covered with any material that impairs the intended original performance characteristics of the light;

(e) check to ensure the stop lamp properly operates with the front brake application and separately with the application of the rear brake, if the vehicle was manufactured after January 1, 1969;

(i) vintage vehicles that were not manufactured with handlebar actuated brake lights are exempt from the requirement in Subsection R714-161-11(1)(g);

(f) check the tail lamp for proper functioning; and

(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

(A) at least one of the tail lamps, covers or lenses is not the color red;

(B) the lamp is not visible from 1,000 feet; or

(C) a tail lamp bulb or lens is tinted or covered with any material that impairs the intended original performance expectations of the light;

(g) check for a rear reflector and verify it is the color red; and

(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when the reflectors are missing or are not the color red;

(ii) when one reflector is used, the inspector shall verify that it is mounted at the rear centerline; or

(iii) when two reflectors are used, the inspector shall verify the reflectors are evenly spaced about the rear centerline; and

(h) check for driving light operation; and

(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

(A) the headlamps or driving lamps are not properly aimed; or

(B) the headlamps are any improper color, painted, or are covered by any non-clear lens cover or material.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R714-161-11

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2016-20, effective 9/27/2016