1, eff. (c) If a motor vehicle displaying a slow-moving-vehicle emblem tows machinery, including an implement of husbandry, and the visibility of the emblem is not obstructed, the towed unit is not required to display a slow-moving-vehicle emblem. All vehicles require three working stop lamps (brake lights). 843 (H.B. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. EMERGENCY BRAKES REQUIRED. 547.403. (b) Except as expressly authorized by law, a person may not operate or move equipment or a vehicle, other than a police vehicle, with a lamp or device that displays a red light visible from directly in front of the center of the equipment or vehicle. (E) hazard lamps that meet the requirements of Section 547.331; (2) a bus or truck that is at least 30 feet long shall be equipped with hazard lamps that meet the requirements of Section 547.331; (3) a trailer or semitrailer that is at least 30 feet long shall be equipped with: (A) two side marker lamps, one centrally mounted on each side with respect to the length of the vehicle; (B) two reflectors, one centrally mounted on each side with respect to the length of the vehicle; and. (b) A vehicle required to have brakes by this subchapter shall be equipped so that one control device operates the service brakes. ", Equipment manufacturers have to self-certify that they meet these standards. (3) independently test the vehicle or item of vehicle equipment. (d) A taillamp shall emit a red light plainly visible at a distance of 1,000 feet from the rear of the vehicle. (b) Subsection (a) does not apply to a passenger car or truck less than 80 inches wide manufactured or assembled before the model year 1960. As delivered from the factory, your vehicle met all Sec. 547.103. Stop lamp lens must be of a type meeting Department of Public Safety standards. 1233 (H.B. (a) A motor vehicle may be equipped with no more than two auxiliary passing lamps. The stop lamp shall be actuated upon application of the service (foot) brake and may be incorporated with one or more other rear lamps. 547.321. (d) For information recorded or transmitted by a recording device described by Subsection (a)(2)(B), a court order may be obtained only after a showing that: (1) retrieval of the information is necessary to protect the public safety; or. 90(c), eff. (2) mounted on each side of the bolster or load, if the vehicle is a pole trailer. SAFETY GLAZING MATERIAL REQUIRED. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 12(2), eff. 1, 2, eff. Sec. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this subsection that the person did not have reason to know in the exercise of due care that the item did not comply with the applicable standard. In this chapter: (1) "Air-conditioning equipment" means mechanical vapor compression refrigeration equipment used to cool a motor vehicle passenger or operator compartment. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. Sec. September 1, 2009. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, eff. MINIMUM LIGHTING EQUIPMENT REQUIRED. 1548), Sec. (b) A person commits an offense that is a misdemeanor if the person operates a vehicle equipped with an item of vehicle equipment that the person knows has been determined in a compliance proceeding under Section 547.206 to not comply with a department standard. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. (B) may be displayed separately or in combination with another lamp. Sec. 547.334. (a) A vehicle transporting a load that extends to the rear at least four feet beyond the bed or body of the vehicle shall display on the extreme end of the load at the times specified in Section 547.302(a): (1) two red lamps visible at a distance of at least 500 feet from the rear; (2) two red reflectors that indicate the maximum width and are visible at nighttime at all distances from 100 to 600 feet from the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlamps; and. (e) A person who sells imperfect safety glass for a door, window, or windshield of a motor vehicle shall: (1) label the glass "second," "imperfect," or by a similar term in red letters at least one inch in size to indicate to the consumer the quality of the glass; (2) orally notify the consumer of each imperfection and the possible result of using imperfect glass; and. 809 (H.B. (B) is aimed so that no part of the high-intensity portion of the beam on a vehicle that is operated on a straight, level road under any condition of loading projects into the eyes of an approaching vehicle operator. Sec. September 1, 2019. September 1, 2009. (a) When or after an item of vehicle equipment is sold in this state, the department shall determine whether a department standard is prescribed for the item. Vehicle Inspection (37 TAC Part 1, Chapter 23) Texas Statutes. (e) A private vehicle operated by a volunteer firefighter responding to a fire alarm or a medical emergency may be equipped with a signal lamp that is temporarily attached to the vehicle roof and flashes a red light visible at a distance of at least 500 feet in normal sunlight. RESTRICTIONS ON AIRBAGS. (a) A motor vehicle may be equipped with video receiving equipment, including a television, a digital video disc player, a videocassette player, or similar equipment, only if the equipment is located so that the video display is not visible from the operator's seat unless the vehicle's transmission is in park or the vehicle's parking brake is applied. (2) lawful upper beams of headlamps on a vehicle manufactured or assembled before January 1, 1972. September 1, 2019. 547.382. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR BRAKES. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 Is it safe and legal to cover just the light in the rear of my car with the red rear light tape in order to get it covered, or do I need to actually cover where the whole cover for the light was in order to be legal? (c) In this section, "super single tire" means a wide-base, single tire that may be used in place of two standard tires on the same axle. (2) if a person, including an installer or manufacturer, places on or attaches to the windshield or side or rear window of a motor vehicle a transparent material that alters the color or reduces the light transmission. (B) higher than 42 inches above the ground at a distance of 75 feet ahead. September 1, 2011. 20, Sec. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. (3) is maintained in a clean, reflective condition. Sec. 547.001. Use of Federal Standard 547.322. USE OF FEDERAL STANDARD. This subsection does not apply to an operation in which a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer is transported as a commodity when at least one set of the vehicle's wheels is on the roadway. Sept. 1, 1995. 547.324. Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes, a free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. Without checking Texas Motor Vehicle Laws, I'll tell you this. 547.506. 165, Sec. (2) enforce safety standards of the United States as permitted under the federal motor vehicle act. (b) At all other times, a vehicle transporting a load that extends beyond the vehicle's sides or more than four feet beyond the vehicle's rear shall display red flags that: (2) mark the extremities of the load; and. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. Sec. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR SLOW-MOVING VEHICLES. Sept. 1, 1995. 165, Sec. RESTRICTIONS ON WINDOWS. Sec. 752 (H.B. (1) a white or amber light, or a color between white and amber, if the lamp is mounted on the front of the vehicle; or. (b) The department may not impose a product certification or approval fee, including a fee for testing facility approval. (b) An auxiliary driving lamp shall be mounted on the front of the vehicle at a height from 16 to 42 inches. (1) an owner of a vehicle or the owner's authorized agent or employee; or. Thus the dolly lights are fine when the dolly doesn't have a vehicle on it, but when the vehicle is on the dolly either the vehicles lights must be wired in or some type of accessory light bar is needed so the lights are at the rear since the vehicle sticks out far 547.372. SUBCHAPTER L. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL BUSES, AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLES, AND SLOW-MOVING VEHICLES. RESTRICTIONS ON USE AND SALE OF TIRES. (b) An auxiliary passing lamp shall be mounted on the front of the vehicle at a height from 24 to 42 inches. 61), Sec. September 1, 2011. (b) A spotlamp shall be aimed so that no part of the high-intensity portion of the beam strikes the windshield, window, mirror, or occupant of another vehicle in use. (b) A signaling device mounted on the rear of a vehicle may be red, amber, or yellow. (1) a windshield that has a sunscreening device that: (A) in combination with the windshield has a light transmission of 25 percent or more; (B) in combination with the windshield has a luminous reflectance of 25 percent or less; (D) does not extend downward beyond the AS-1 line or more than five inches from the top of the windshield, whichever is closer to the top of the windshield; (2) a wing vent or a window that is to the left or right of the vehicle operator if the vent or window has a sunscreening device that in combination with the vent or window has: (A) a light transmission of 25 percent or more; and. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. (c) If a vehicle required to be equipped with a warning device is equipped with air and vacuum power to operate its brakes or the brakes on a towed vehicle, the warning devices required may be combined into a single device that is not a pressure or vacuum gauge. VEHICLE EQUIPMENT TESTING: DEPARTMENT STANDARDS. 18, eff. WebTEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE ALL CERTIFIED INSPECTION STATIONS AND INSPECTORS Beginning January 1, 2017 in order to comply with (b) If a moped or a motorcycle equipped with a motor that has an engine piston displacement of 250 cubic centimeters or less complies with the performance standards of Section 547.408, brakes are not required on the front wheel of the moped or motorcycle. 1233 (H.B. Sec. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 882 (H.B. (d) A golf cart, neighborhood electric vehicle, or off-highway vehicle that is operated at a speed of not more than 25 miles per hour is required to display a slow-moving-vehicle emblem when it is operated on a highway. (2-a) "Golf cart" has the meaning assigned by Section 551.401. September 1, 2013. (d) A clearance lamp and side marker lamp may be mounted in combination if each lamp complies with the visibility requirements of Section 547.355. 2, eff. Alters or obscures the letters or numbers of the license plate number or the color of the plate. (2) the inspection of which is not required under Section 548.051. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. Sec. OFFENSE RELATING TO WARNING DEVICES. (c) After entering its order, the department shall send written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to each person the department notified under Section 547.205. 41) Lighting Equipment (PA Vehicle Code Ch. All motor vehicles are required to have functioning stop lamp (s), as applicable to the number Blackout. 1027 (H.B. (a) A reflector shall be mounted: (1) at a height from 24 to 60 inches; or. DISPLAY OF DEVICES WHEN LIGHTED LAMPS ARE NOT REQUIRED. 1, eff. September 1, 2019. WebTo comply with Texas law, you must flip on your headlights from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise. (2) a red or amber light, or a color between red and amber, if the lamp is mounted on the rear of the vehicle. Sec. (d) The exterior of a school bus may not bear advertising or another paid announcement directed at the public if the advertising or announcement distracts from the effectiveness of required safety warning equipment. This chapter does not prohibit and the department by rule may not prohibit the use of: (1) equipment required by an agency of the United States; or. 8, eff. (4) causes another person to violate Subsection (a-1) or Subdivision (1), (2), or (3) or assists a person in violating Subsection (a-1) or Subdivision (1), (2), or (3). 2, eff. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN AUTOMATED MOTOR VEHICLES. (1) by rule, require a manufacturer of an item of vehicle equipment sold in this state to submit adequate test data to show that the item complies with department standards; (2) periodically require a manufacturer to submit revised test data to demonstrate continuing compliance; (3) purchase an item of vehicle equipment at retail for the purpose of review and testing under Subsection (a); and. September 1, 2007. (2) is mounted so that at least one lamp is installed as near as practicable to the side of the vehicle that is closest to passing traffic. An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $500 or more than $2,000. A coating, covering, protective material, or other apparatus that: Distorts angular visibility or detectability; Alters or obscures one-half or more of the name of the state in which the vehicle is registered; or. 547.607. Sec. September 1, 2007. September 1, 2019. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLES. Sec. 1111 (H.B. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 30.118(a), eff. (b) In addition to the single control device required by Section 547.403, a vehicle used to tow another vehicle equipped with vacuum brakes shall be equipped with a second control device that: (1) is used to operate the brakes on a towed vehicle in an emergency; (2) is independent of brake air, hydraulic, or other pressure and independent of other controls, unless the braking system is arranged to automatically apply the towed vehicle's brakes if the pressure for the second control device on the towing vehicle fails; and. 547.615. RECORDING DEVICES. Sec. 547.104. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer shall be equipped with electric turn signal lamps that indicate the operator's intent to turn by displaying flashing lights to the front and rear of a vehicle or combination of vehicles and on that side of the vehicle or combination toward which the turn is to be made. SLOW-MOVING-VEHICLE EMBLEM STANDARDS. 547.617. 547.203. (B) votes to approve that determination in a public meeting. 2553), Sec. (a) A motor vehicle when operated in combination with another vehicle is not required to display a lighted lamp, other than a taillamp, if the lamp is obscured because of its location by another vehicle in the combination of vehicles. 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