Utah Admin. Code R714-161-12 - Electrical System

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

(a) check for proper operation of the horn, which must be audible for at least 200 feet; and

(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:

(A) the horn is missing, loose, fails to function, or is not electrical;

(B) the horn button is not easily accessible; or

(C) the horn is not audible for at least 200 feet.

(b) check for proper functioning of switches, including the headlight high and low switch, engine kill switch, turn signal switch, and brake light; and

(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when any required switch is broken, missing, or fails to function properly;

(c) check the condition of the wiring; and

(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when the insulation is worn, bare wires are exposed, or wires show evidence of short circuiting or are inadequate to operate items properly; and

(d) check for loose connections and proper functioning in the vehicle's wiring connections; and

(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when connections are loose, corroded, or fail to function properly.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R714-161-12

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