(a)
External inspection. An external inspection shall be performed
as follows:
(1) Verify ownership, legality and
proof of financial responsibility. For the purpose of this subchapter,
ownership and legality shall be proven by a vehicle registration card,
certificate of title or manufacturer's statement of origin. When a vehicle
being held for resale is presented for inspection by a dealer licensed to sell
vehicles in this Commonwealth, a VIN-specific auction slip or VIN-specific
secure power of attorney evidencing the dealership's acquisition of the
vehicle, or both, may be presented instead of a vehicle registration card,
certificate of title or manufacturer's statement of origin. Reject if one or
more of the following apply:
(i) When vehicle
ownership and legality are demonstrated by presentation of certificate of
title, manufacturer's statement of origin, VIN-specific auction slip or
VIN-specific secure power of attorney:
(A) The
VIN is not in agreement with the certificate of title, manufacturer's statement
of origin, VIN-specific auction slip or VIN-specific secure power of attorney.
Exception: If only one digit is incorrect or two digits are transposed, and the
owner provides evidence that the appropriate Department form has been completed
to correct the error or transposition.
(B) The VIN plate is not securely fastened or
is defaced, misplaced or missing.
(ii) When vehicle ownership and legality are
demonstrated by presentation of vehicle registration card.
(A) The license plate is not in agreement
with the numbers on the vehicle registration card. Exception: If only one digit
is incorrect or two digits are transposed, and the owner provides evidence that
the appropriate Department form has been completed to correct an error or
transposition.
(B) The license
plate is hanging loosely from its mounting bracket.
(C) The license plate is obscured so that the
numbers cannot be identified.
(D)
The license plate lamp, if so equipped, does not illuminate the license
plate.
(iii) Acceptable
proof of financial responsibility is not provided. For the purpose of this
chapter, financial responsibility shall be proven by one of the following
documents:
(A) A valid financial
responsibility identification card issued in accordance with 31 Pa. Code
(relating to insurance).
(B) The
declaration page of a valid insurance policy.
(C) A valid self-insurance identification
card.
(D) A valid binder of
insurance issued by an insurance company licensed to sell motor vehicle
liability insurance in this Commonwealth.
(E) A valid insurance policy issued by an
insurance company licensed to sell motor vehicle liability insurance in this
Commonwealth.
(2) Check the glazing.
(i) Reject if one or more of the following
apply:
(A) Approved safety glazing is not used
in the windscreen.
(B) A sign,
poster or other material whose design prevents a driver from seeing through the
material, obstructs, obscures or impairs the driver's clear view of the highway
or an intersecting highway.
(C) A
vehicle displays a sticker other than those prescribed under §
175.147(c)
(relating to glazing), or displays a parking sticker in a location described in
§ 175.147(d).
(D) The glass is
shattered, broken or has any exposed sharp edges.
(E) There are defects in an acute area of the
windscreen-center of the critical area on the driver's side of the vehicle
directly in the driver's normal line of vision, 8 1/2 inches wide and 5 1/2
inches high-or discolorations or hazardous cracks which would interfere with
the driver's vision.
(ii)
This paragraph does not prohibit the use of a product or material along the top
edge of the windscreen as long as the product or material is transparent and
does not encroach upon the AS-1 portion of the windscreen as provided by FMVSS
No. 205, and the product or material is not more than 3 inches from the top of
the windscreen.
(3) Check
the mirrors and reject if one or more of the following apply:
(i) The mirror is cracked, broken or
discolored.
(ii) The mirror will
not hold adjustment.
(iii) The
mirror does not provide a minimum reflective surface of 12 1/2 square inches
for a flat mirror or 10 square inches for a convex mirror.
(iv) Outside rearview mirrors, with a minimum
reflective surface as described in §
175.148(b)
(relating to mirrors), are not installed on both sides of the motorcycle, if a
certificate of exemption for a sun screening device or other material has been
issued by the Department. See §
175.264 (relating to mirrors). A
vehicle for which a certificate of exemption has been issued for medical
reasons may be equipped with only a left outside rearview mirror, unless
originally equipped with an outside rearview mirror on both sides of the
vehicle.
(4) Check the
fenders and reject if any of the following apply:
(i) A fender-front or rear-has been
removed.
(ii) A fender is not of a
type and size used as original equipment.
(5) Check the flooring and floor beds if
applicable and reject if any of the following apply:
(i) The flooring or floor beds are not in a
condition constructed to support occupants and cargo.
(ii) The floor pan is rusted through so as to
cause a hazard to occupants or to permit exhaust gases to enter passenger
compartment.
(6) Check
the lamps and lenses and reject if one or more of the following apply:
(i) An exterior bulb or sealed beam, if
originally equipped or installed, fails to light properly, except ornamental
lights.
(ii) The turn signal lamps
do not flash between 60-120 flashes per minute.
(iii) The turn signal lamps do not properly
indicate right or left when so switched.
(iv) The lamp shows a color contrary to
Tables IV or V (relating to required motor vehicle lighting equipment; and
location of required equipment), as applicable.
(v) The lamp or filament indicated at switch
position does not light when the correct switch indicates the lamp should be
on.
(vi) The lamp has a missing or
broken lens.
(vii) A required lamp
is missing.
(viii) Auxiliary
equipment is placed on, in or front of any lamp.
(ix) The fog lamps operate with the high
beams of headlamps.
(x) Auxiliary
driving lamps operate with the low beam of the standard headlamp system or
alone.
(xi) The headlamps are out
of adjustment as follows:
(A) Mechanical
aimer, if any of the following apply:
(I)
Horizontal aim is more than 4 inches to the left or right.
(II) Vertical aim is higher or lower than 4
inches from the center.
(B) Screen or photo electric type tester. See
Charts 1-3 (relating to aiming screen distance and marking identification; high
beam inspection limits; and low beam inspection limits).
(I) Turn the lamps on high beam and reject if
the center of the beam is horizontally more than 4 inches to the right or left
of straight ahead or if the center of the light beam is vertically more than 4
inches above or below the horizontal line.
(II) Turn the lamps on low beam and reject if
the upper edge of beam is more than 4 inches above or below the horizontal
centerline of the headlamp or if the inner edge of the beam is more than 4
inches to the right or left of the vertical line.
(7) Check for protruding
metal and reject if torn metal, glass or other loose or dislocated parts
protrude from the surface of the vehicle so as to create a hazard.
(8) Check the fuel tank cap and reject if the
fuel tank filler cap is missing.
(b)
Internal inspection. An
internal inspection shall be performed as follows:
(1) Check the high beam and turn signal
indicator lights and reject if the indicator lights are not working.
(2) Check the horn and reject if any of the
following apply:
(i) There is no horn or other
acceptable audible warning device.
(ii) The horn or other warning device is not
audible under normal conditions for a distance of not less than 200
feet.
(iii) The vehicle is equipped
with a siren, bell, whistle or a device emitting harsh or unreasonably loud
sound, except on emergency vehicles and vehicles equipped with an anti-theft
device.
(3) Check the
brake system by doing visual inspection. If the vehicle is equipped with view
ports or mechanical brake wear indicators, wheels do not have to be pulled but
the mechanic shall determine if lining should be replaced. Reject if one or
more of the following apply:
(i) Brake control
travel exceeds 80% of total available travel.
(ii) Brake control fades while the vehicle is
stopped.
(iii) There is excessive
friction in the control linkage or components or control levers are misaligned
or improperly positioned.
(iv) The
drums or rotors are scored deeper than .015 inch.
(v) There is mechanical damage other than
wear.
(vi) The inside diameter of
the drum is greater than the maximum diameter stamped on the drum or greater
than .090 inch over the original drum diameter for unmarked drums.
(vii) The disc thickness is less than the
minimum stamped on assembly or less than the manufacturer's
specifications.
(viii) The bonded
linings are less than 1/32 inch at the thinnest point.
(ix) The riveted linings are less than 1/32
inch above the rivet head at the thinnest point.
(x) The lining is broken; not firmly attached
to the shoe; or contaminated with oil, grease or another substance that would
affect proper brake operation.
(xi)
The master cylinder leaks.
(xii)
The hydraulic hoses or lines leak or are disconnected, flattened or
restricted.
(xiii) The hydraulic
booster for the power brake system is leaking or inoperative or has excessively
worn belts.
(xiv) Mechanical
indicator shows that pads should be replaced.
(4) Check the motor mounts and reject if
motor mounts are broken, cracked or missing.
(5) Check the fuel systems and controls and
reject if any of the following apply:
(i)
There is liquid fuel leakage at any point in the system.
(ii) Part of the fuel line is not securely
fastened.
(iii) A fuel tank or line
was not specifically designed or manufactured as a fuel tank or line.
(iv) A fuel line is in contact with a high
temperature surface or moving part.
(v) The fuel tank line intrudes into a
driver, passenger or cargo compartment, except if the vehicle was originally so
designed. If the vehicle is equipped with an alternate fuel system, see
Subchapter M (relating to alternate fuel systems and controls).
(vi) The throttle does not return to the idle
position when the actuating force is removed.
(c)
Beneath the vehicle
inspection. A beneath the vehicle inspection shall be performed as
follows:
(1) Inspect the tires and wheels and
reject if one or more of the following apply:
(i) A tire has two adjacent treads with less
than 2/32-inch tread remaining at any point.
(ii) A tire is worn so that tread wear
indicators contact the road in any two adjacent grooves.
(iii) Part of the ply or cord is
exposed.
(iv) A tire has been
repaired with a blow-out patch or boot.
(v) There is a bump, bulge or
separation.
(vi) A tire is marked
"not for highway use," "for racing purposes only" or "unsafe for highway use,"
or has a similar designation.
(vii)
There are other conditions or markings reasonably believed to render a tire
unsafe for highway use.
(viii) A
tire has been regrooved or recut.
(ix) The wheel nuts or bolts are missing or
loose or have improper thread engagement.
(x) The stud or bolt holes are worn out of
round.
(xi) Part of the wheel is
bent, cracked, welded or damaged so as to affect safe operation of
vehicle.
(xii) The rear wheel does
not track front wheel track in the straight ahead position within 1 inch to
either side, except for three-wheeled vehicles which must track as originally
designed.
(xiii) Studded tires are
in use after April 15 and before November 1.
(xiv) A tire extends beyond body line, any
tire is smaller than the manufacturer's recommended minimum size or below the
manufacturer's recommended load rating or a tire makes contact with the body or
chassis.
(2) Inspect the
steering system and reject if one or more of the following apply:
(i) The front wheel geometry of a motorcycle
with a single front wheel does not meet the following specifications as to rake
and trail:
(A) Maximum rake: 45 degrees;
maximum trail: 14 inches positive.
(B) Minimum rake: 20 degrees; minimum trail:
2 inches positive.
(ii)
The handlebars or steering system of each motorcycle are not of sturdy
construction.
(iii) The handlebars
or steering system restrict front fork movement.
(iv) The handlebars do not provide a minimum
of 18 inches between grip ends. If equipped with a steering wheel instead of
handlebars, the steering wheel, except if specially designed for handicapped
drivers, is not circular or equivalent in strength to original equipment or has
an outside diameter less than 13 inches.
(v) The handlebars are not equipped with
grips of nonslip design and material.
(vi) The measured movement at the front or
rear of the tire is greater than 1/4 inch in relation to the axle
shaft.
(vii) The linkage components
are not secured with cotter pins or other suitable devices.
(viii) The steering stops allow a tire to rub
on the frame or chassis parts.
(ix)
The front wheel is incapable of being turned to the right and left steering
stops without binding or interference.
(3) Inspect the suspension system and reject
if any of the following apply:
(i) The shock
absorbers are missing.
(ii) The
shock absorbers' mounting bolts or mounts are broken.
(iii) The shock absorbers have severe
leakage-not slight dampness.
(iv)
The vehicle continues free rocking after release, indicating loss of the shock
absorber function.
(4)
Inspect the vehicle frame and reject if any of the following apply:
(i) The vehicle frame is not in solid
condition.
(ii) A repair is made
with tape, tar paper or cloth, or is made in another temporary
manner.
(iii) The frame components
are missing, cracked, rotted or broken or are in deteriorated or dangerous
condition.
(iv) The chain guard or
other covering device is missing.
(v) The motorcycle stand does not operate or
is not strong enough to support the vehicle.
(vi) A hand-hold device is not provided if
the motorcycle is designed to carry more than one person.
(vii) Footrests are not provided for each
person operating or riding upon vehicle.
(viii) The highway bars exceed the maximum
width of 26 inches or are located more than 15 inches from the foot
controls.
(5) Inspect the
exhaust system and reject if one or more of the following apply:
(i) The vehicle has no muffler or muffler has
external repair.
(ii) There are
loose or leaking joints.
(iii)
There are holes, cracks or leaking seams in exhaust system.
(iv) There is a muffler cutout or similar
device.
(v) Part of the exhaust
system passes through the occupant compartment.
(vi) The elements are not securely fastened
with proper clamps and hangers.
(vii) The exposed exhaust system does not
have adequate heat shield or protective system or is not located to prevent
contact with riders.
(6)
Check the battery and reject if the battery is not securely fastened.
(d)
Road test.
Perform a road test and reject if one or more of the following apply:
(1) The vehicle is not capable of stopping
within the maximum stopping distance prescribed in Table I (relating to brake
performance).
(2) There is a
malfunction of the braking or steering mechanism-particularly shimmy, wander
and pull-or another questionable operating behavior that affects safe operation
of vehicle.
(3) The speedometer
does not operate.
(4) The odometer
does not operate except on motorcycles at least 25 years old.
(5) The vehicle cannot be driven
forward.