11 CSR 50-2.180 - Lighting Equipment
(1)
Headlights. Every motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, shall be equipped
with one (1) of the following types of headlighting systems which shall exhibit
light substantially white in color (see headlight chart).
(A) Approved Headlamp Systems.
1. 177-mm diameter, 2D1 both upper and lower
beam.
2. 146-mm diameter, 1C1 upper
beam, 2C1 lower beam.
3. 142
× 200-mm rectangular, 2B1 both upper and lower beam.
4. 100 × 165-mm rectangular, 1A1 and
1G1 upper beam, 2A1 and 2G1 lower beam and 2E1 and 2H1 both upper and lower
beam.
5. 92 × 150-mm
rectangular, UF upper beam, LF lower beam.
6. Replacement bulb headlamp.
A. 9004, 9007 replacement bulb, both upper
and lower beam.
B. 9005 and 9006
together, upper and lower beam.
C.
9005 and 9006 in separate headlamps, upper and lower beam,
respectively.
7.
Headlights shall be mounted one (1) or two (2) on each side, depending upon
application, at the same level.
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(2) Beam Indicator. Every motor vehicle
equipped with multiple beam headlights shall be equipped with a beam indicator
which shall be lighted only when the high beam is in use.
(3) Taillights. All motor vehicles, except
motorcycles, shall be equipped with at least two (2) taillights, mounted on the
rear of the vehicle at the same level with at least one (1) on each side, not
less than fifteen inches (15") or more than seventy-two inches (72") above the
ground. These lights shall exhibit a plainly visible red light.
(4) Reflectors. Every 1966 and later model
vehicle, except a motorcycle, must be equipped with two (2) red reflectors. A
reflector may be in combination with the taillight and must be mounted on the
rear, one (1) on each side, at a height not to exceed sixty inches (60") nor
less than fifteen inches (15") above the surface upon which the vehicle
stands.
(5) Inspect Vehicles for
Proper Lighting Equipment. Do not inspect side marker lights, parking lights,
four (4)-way flashers, backup lights, interior lights, license plate light or
clearance lights.
(6) Reject
vehicle if:
(A) Not equipped with the required
lights or reflector;
(B) A light or
reflector is obstructed;
(C) A
required light fails to function properly;
(D) A light, reflector or electrical switch
is not securely mounted;
(E) A
light or reflector shows color contrary to law;
(F) Wiring or electrical connectors are
defective;
(G) A lens is missing,
incorrectly installed, repaired with tape or broken to the extent that moisture
or contamination could enter the reflective area or light socket;
(H) High beam indicator does not function
properly;
(I) Physical damage is
present that would obviously cause a headlight beam to be either above or below
horizontal or to the left or right of vertical; or
(J) A taillight or reflector is not mounted
in the prescribed area.
Notes
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