1, eff. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. (b) A signaling device, including a stoplamp or a turn signal lamp, shall be lighted as prescribed by this chapter. (2-b) "Highway maintenance or construction vehicle" means a highway or traffic maintenance or construction vehicle designated by the Texas Department of Transportation. 3171), Sec. 547.322. The director shall adopt standards and specifications that: (1) apply to the color, size, and mounting position of a slow-moving-vehicle emblem; and. Sec. (b) A truck-tractor or truck used to tow a vehicle equipped with vacuum brakes, or a truck with at least three axles that is equipped with vacuum brakes, shall be equipped with a warning signal, other than a gauge showing vacuum, that is readily audible or visible to the vehicle operator and that shows when the vacuum in the reservoir or reserve capacity is less than eight inches of mercury. VISIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. (f) It is not an offense under this section for a person to offer for sale or sell a motor vehicle with a windshield or window that does not comply with this section. (2) lawful upper beams of headlamps on a vehicle manufactured or assembled before January 1, 1972. Sec. Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes, a free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. (3) stopping from a speed of 20 miles per hour in a distance, measured from the location where the service brake pedal or control is activated, of not more than: (B) 30 feet for a motorcycle, moped, or single unit vehicle with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less; (i) a single unit vehicle with a manufacturer's gross weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds; (ii) a two-axle towing vehicle and trailer combination with a weight of 3,000 pounds or less; (iii) a bus that does not have a manufacturer's gross weight rating; and, (iv) the combination of vehicles in an operation exempted by Section 547.407(b); and. Sec. (b) An automated motor vehicle that is designed to be operated exclusively by the automated driving system for all trips is not subject to motor vehicle equipment laws or regulations of this state that: (1) relate to or support motor vehicle operation by a human driver; and. (a) The department shall adopt and enforce rules governing the design, color, lighting and other equipment, construction, and operation of a school bus for the transportation of schoolchildren that is: (1) owned and operated by a school district in this state; or. (3) at the time adopted, correlate with and conform as closely as possible to specifications approved by the Society of Automotive Engineers. (b) A motorcycle, other than a motorcycle equipped with a motor that has an engine piston displacement of 250 cubic centimeters or less, shall be equipped with multiple-beam lighting equipment that produces: (1) an uppermost distribution of light that reveals a person or vehicle at a distance of at least 300 feet ahead; and. 739 (H.B. Sec. 882 (H.B. (2) shall by reference be made a part of any contract that is entered into by a school district in this state for the transportation of schoolchildren on a privately owned school bus. USE OF CERTAIN VIDEO EQUIPMENT AND TELEVISION RECEIVERS. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. SUBCHAPTER B. 1131, Sec. 38), Sec. September 1, 2007. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLES. September 1, 2019. Sec. WebSTOPLAMPS REQUIRED. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. (a) A vehicle that is not specifically required to be equipped with lamps or other lighting devices shall be equipped at the times specified in Section 547.302(a) with at least one lamp that emits a white light visible at a distance of at least 1,000 feet from the front and: (1) two lamps that emit a red light visible at a distance of at least 1,000 feet from the rear; or. (2) correlate with and conform as closely as possible to standards and specifications approved by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. (2) "Explosive cargo vehicle" means a motor vehicle used to transport explosives or a cargo tank truck used to transport a flammable liquid or compressed gas. September 1, 2009. 870 (H.B. (e) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $1 and not more than $350 for each violation. June 14, 2019. 165, Sec. (a) Unless provided otherwise, a headlamp, auxiliary driving lamp, auxiliary passing lamp, or combination of those lamps mounted on a motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle or moped: (1) shall be arranged so that the operator can select at will between distributions of light projected at different elevations; and. BRAKE EQUIPMENT. Sec. (c) A bus to which this section applies must bear a sign on the rear of the bus stating: "Caution--children may be exiting". RESTRICTIONS ON AIRBAGS. 165, Sec. 882 (H.B. Sec. 9.02, eff. Section 7E. 1623), Sec. 3087), Sec. 910 (H.B. June 15, 2007. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. DEPARTMENT CERTIFICATION OR APPROVAL OF VEHICLE EQUIPMENT. Sept. 1, 1995. 1548), Sec. September 1, 2018. 451 (S.B. SUBCHAPTER I. (d) When the department sends notice under Subsection (b), the department shall require the manufacturer to submit to the department, not later than the 30th day after the date the notice is received, the names and addresses of the persons the manufacturer knows to be offering the item for sale to retail merchants. (2) single-beam lighting equipment that: (A) emits light sufficient to reveal a person or vehicle: (i) at a distance of at least 100 feet when the moped or motorcycle is operated at a speed less than 25 miles per hour; (ii) at a distance of at least 200 feet when the moped or motorcycle is operated at a speed of 25 miles per hour or more; and, (iii) at a distance of at least 300 feet when the moped or motorcycle is operated at a speed of 35 miles per hour or more; and. Are smoked tail lights DOT approved? Sec. September 1, 2021. The lights, both front and rear, are made by the manufacturer to meet this safety standard. (a) A motor vehicle shall be equipped with a muffler in good working condition that continually operates to prevent excessive or unusual noise. EQUIPMENT NOT AFFECTED. (a) A bus, other than a school bus, that provides public transportation and that was acquired on or after September 1, 1997, shall be equipped with two or more hazard lamps that: (1) are mounted at the same level on the rear of the bus; (2) are visible at a distance of 500 feet in normal sunlight; (b) An operator of a bus to which this section applies shall activate the hazard lamps if the bus stops to load or unload a person under 18 years of age. (d) A motor vehicle of a model year of 1948 or later, other than a motorcycle or moped, that has multiple-beam lighting equipment shall be equipped with a beam indicator that is: (1) designed and located so that the lighted indicator is visible without glare to the vehicle operator; and. Sec. 564 (S.B. A sunscreening device must have a label that: (2) contains information required by the department on light transmission and luminous reflectance of the device; (3) if the device is placed on or attached to a windshield or a side or rear window, states that the light transmission of the device is consistent with Section 547.613(b)(1) or (2), as applicable; and. 3, eff. (A) a motor vehicle designed to operate at a maximum speed of 25 miles per hour or less, not including an electric personal assistive mobility device, as defined by Section 551.201; or. 2, eff. September 1, 2007. 882 (H.B. DUTY TO DISPLAY LIGHTS. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 547.101. If a fusee is used to comply with Subsection (b)(1), the operator shall comply with Subsection (b)(2) within the burning period of the fusee. 165, Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Turn Signal Lamps Required 547.325. Section 571.108; or. 547.801. 547.334. May 30, 2009. States That Prohibit Tinted Tail Lights There are six states that explicitly prohibit drivers from tinting their tail lights if the vehicle is going to be driven on public 6, eff. MIRRORS REQUIRED. (a) An authorized emergency vehicle may be equipped with a siren, exhaust whistle, or bell: (1) of a type approved by the department; and. (b) This section does not apply to an autocycle as defined by Section 501.008 or a motorcycle as defined by Section 521.001(a)(6-a). If a department standard is prescribed, the department shall determine whether the item complies with the standard. 1420), Sec. (2) comply with the performance requirements of this chapter. (d) Except when travel conditions require the downshifting or use of lower gears to maintain reasonable momentum, a person commits an offense if the person operates, or as an owner knowingly permits another person to operate, a vehicle that emits: (1) visible smoke for 10 seconds or longer; or. (a) In this section: (A) has all the incidents of ownership of a motor vehicle, including legal title, regardless of whether the person lends, rents, or creates a security interest in the vehicle; (B) is entitled to possession of a motor vehicle as a purchaser under a security agreement; or. 5, eff. Sec. 882 (H.B. Unless specifically prohibited by this chapter, lighting, reflective devices, and associated equipment on a vehicle or motor vehicle must comply with: (1) the current federal standards in 49 C.F.R. (3) deliver written notice at the time of purchase notifying the consumer of each imperfection and the possible result of using imperfect glass. (3) are placed where a lamp is required by this section. COMPLIANCE PROCEEDING ISSUES. (e-4) A vehicle described by Section 545.157(a) may be equipped with flashing blue lights. For clear taillight lenses to be legal, they must consist of the following components: All motor vehicles are required to have functioning stop lamp (s), as applicable to the number of stop lamp (s) equipped on the vehicle at the time the vehicle was originally manufactured. VEHICLE EQUIPMENT TESTING: DEPARTMENT STANDARDS. Sec. June 14, 2019. 1, eff. 1, eff. 6, eff. (2) a part or accessory not inconsistent with this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter. EMISSION SYSTEMS REQUIRED. (b) A manufacturer of a new motor vehicle that is sold or leased in this state and that is equipped with a recording device shall disclose that fact in the owner's manual of the vehicle. 1548), Sec. (2) are not relevant for an automated driving system. 5. (3) emit a light visible at a distance of 500 feet in normal sunlight. (a) In this section, "LED ground effect lighting equipment" means light emitting diode (LED) technology that is attached to the underbody of a motorcycle or moped for the purpose of illuminating: (1) the body of the motorcycle or moped; or. Sec. (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. Sec. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. All vehicles on Texas roads must have working signals, tail lamps, reflectors and other nonwhite lights that meet Texas law requirements. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. (b) The department shall send written notice of the proceeding to the manufacturer of the item by certified mail, return receipt requested. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. A motor vehicle may be equipped with: (1) not more than two side cowl or fender lamps that emit an amber or white light without glare; (2) not more than two running board courtesy lamps, one on each side of the vehicle, that emit an amber or white light without glare; and, (A) emit an amber or white light only when the vehicle is not moving forward; and. (a) A road tractor, truck, trailer, truck-tractor in combination with a semitrailer, or semitrailer in combination with a towing vehicle that has at least four tires or at least two super single tires on the rearmost axle of the vehicle or the rearmost vehicle in the combination shall be equipped with safety guards or flaps that: (1) are of a type prescribed by the department; and. WebAs of August 2017 Texas has added a new rule to the safety inspection. 1345 (S.B. (b) A lamp identified by Subsection (a) shall produce: (1) an uppermost distribution of light or composite beam that is aimed and emits light sufficient to reveal a person or vehicle at a distance of at least 450 feet ahead during all conditions of loading; and. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a slow-moving vehicle shall display a slow-moving-vehicle emblem that: (1) has a reflective surface designed to be clearly visible in daylight or at night from the light of standard automobile headlamps at a distance of at least 500 feet; (2) is mounted base down on the rear of the vehicle and at a height that does not impair the visibility of the emblem; and. (5) state that the person may determine from the department whether a hearing will be held and the time and place of the hearing. Sec. RESTRICTIONS ON WINDOWS. 3, eff. (e-3) An escort flag vehicle may be equipped with alternating or flashing blue and amber lights. (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. Sec. 165, 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. Sec. (c) A flare, electric lantern, or portable reflector must be visible and distinguishable at a distance of at least 600 feet at night under normal atmospheric conditions. 816) Pennsylvania: Equipment Standards (PA Vehicle Code Ch. 1, eff. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF BRAKES. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 8, eff. If the operator uses liquid-burning flares to comply with Subsection (b)(2), the operator shall also, after complying with Subsection (b)(2)(B), place a liquid-burning flare at the traffic side of the vehicle at least 10 feet in the direction of the nearest approaching traffic. (a) A motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than two spotlamps. Unless sufficient light exists to reveal a person or vehicle at a distance of 1,000 feet, the operator of a vehicle described by Section 547.503(b) or an explosive cargo vehicle that is disabled, or stopped for more than 10 minutes, within 500 feet of a curve, hillcrest, or other obstruction to view shall place the required warning device for the direction of the obstruction from 100 to 500 feet from the vehicle so as to provide ample warning to other traffic. (4) "Luminous reflectance" means the ratio of the amount of light that is reflected by a material to the amount of light that falls on the material. VISIBLE WARNING DEVICES REQUIRED. (4) enter into cooperative arrangements with other states and interstate agencies to reduce duplication of testing and to facilitate compliance with rules under Subsection (c)(1). SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL PROVISIONS REGARDING LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS. 13, eff. (12) "Off-highway vehicle" has the meaning assigned by Section 551A.001. SAFETY BELTS REQUIRED. (3) whether an item of vehicle equipment has been offered, distributed, or sold without the identification required by Section 547.201. 547.104. 41) Lighting Equipment (PA Vehicle Code Ch. 165, Sec. (2) complies with each applicable identification requirement established by an agency of the United States or the department. FOG LAMPS PERMITTED. (b) A person may not operate a motor vehicle bearing the words "school bus" unless the vehicle is used primarily to transport persons to or from school or a school-related activity. (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. 2.13, eff. SUBCHAPTER H. LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS IN SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES. SUBCHAPTER K. PROVISIONS RELATING TO OTHER VEHICLE EQUIPMENT. 896, Sec. June 15, 2007. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, eff. (2) privately owned and operated under a contract with a school district in this state. 1, 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). (b) A clearance lamp, identification lamp, side marker lamp, or reflector mounted on the rear or the side near the rear of the vehicle must be or reflect red. 2, eff. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. (b) Except as provided by Section 547.506 and Subsection (d), the operator of a vehicle described by Section 547.503(b) or an explosive cargo vehicle that is disabled, or stopped for more than 10 minutes, on a roadway outside an urban district shall: (1) immediately place a lighted red electric lantern or a portable red emergency reflector at the traffic side of the vehicle in the direction of the nearest approaching traffic; and. (e) The operator of an explosive cargo vehicle may not display as a warning device a flare, fusee, or signal produced by flame. 3171), Sec. AUDIBLE WARNING DEVICES. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer shall be equipped with at least two stoplamps. September 1, 2007. (B) is aimed so that no part of the high-intensity portion of the beam on the motorcycle that is on a straight and level road under any condition of loading projects into the eyes of an approaching vehicle operator. RULES RELATING TO SCHOOL BUSES. 1548), Sec. A motor vehicle required by Chapter 548 to be inspected shall be equipped with front safety belts if safety belt anchorages were part of the manufacturer's original equipment on the vehicle. (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. (2) does not install a label that complies with Section 547.609 between the transparent material and the windshield or side or rear window of the vehicle, as applicable. 6, eff. The attorney general shall represent the department in the suit. (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. This would mean that, subjectively (or in the eyes of the law enforcement person), all illuminated license plate frames - especially the neon ones, are NOT LEGAL. 11 (H.B. (C) at least three portable red emergency reflectors. Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 547; Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 548; Legislation. Sec. 547.332. tail-lights Share Improve this question Follow (b) This section also applies to an animal-drawn vehicle and a vehicle exempted from this chapter by Section 547.002. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. (C) hazard lamps that meet the requirements of Section 547.331; (4) a pole trailer shall be equipped with: (A) two side marker lamps, one at each side at or near the front of the load; (B) one reflector at or near the front of the load; (i) emits an amber light to the front and a red light to the rear and side; and, (ii) is mounted on the rearmost support for the load to indicate the maximum width of the trailer; and. September 1, 2006. 11 (H.B. Sept. 1, 1995. To comply with Texas law, you need to turn on your headlights from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise. (F) transmits information concerning the accident to a central communications system when the accident occurs. July 1, 1999. 346), Sec. Sec. Texas law states that the windshield may have a minimum of 25% VLT. 1, eff. A red reflector may be included as a part of a taillamp. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 61), Sec. (d) A warning device, including a horn, may not emit an unreasonably loud or harsh sound or a whistle. Sec. BRAKE RESERVOIR OR RESERVE CAPACITY REQUIRED. 547.355. (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. (2) distribute to a student or the parent or guardian of a student: (B) technological equipment for use by the student for educational purposes. 2.72, eff. 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