All motor vehicles are required to have functioning stop lamp (s), as applicable to the number Blackout. 1, eff. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. (c) Except for Sections 547.323 and 547.324, a provision of this chapter that requires a vehicle to be equipped with lamps, reflectors, and lighting equipment does not apply to a mobile home if the mobile home: (1) is moved under a permit issued by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles under Subchapter D, Chapter 623; and. (2) visible at a distance of at least 500 feet in normal sunlight. LIGHTING STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. (b) A person, other than a law enforcement officer in the discharge of the officer's official duties, may not use, attempt to use, install, operate, or attempt to operate a radar interference device in a motor vehicle operated by the person. (e) A flare, fusee, electric lantern, portable reflector, or warning flag must be a type approved by the department. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1, eff. 1, 2, eff. 882 (H.B. The department may adopt safety requirements, rules, and specifications that: (1) apply to air-conditioning equipment; and. (b) A person may operate a motorcycle or moped equipped with LED ground effect lighting that emits a non-flashing amber or white light. HAZARD LAMPS PERMITTED. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. Sec. 547.606. (D) hazard lamps that meet the requirements of Section 547.331, if the pole trailer is at least 30 feet long or at least 80 inches wide; (5) a truck-tractor shall be equipped with: (A) two clearance lamps, one at each side on the front of the cab; and, (B) hazard lamps that meet the requirements of Section 547.331, if the truck-tractor is at least 30 feet long or at least 80 inches wide; and. As delivered from the factory, your vehicle met all 589), Sec. 1111 (H.B. (c) At least one lighted lamp shall be displayed on each side of the front of a motor vehicle. The CFR will refer you to Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) #J578, which will refer to several other SAE standards. Whether it is dark window tinting, modifying your exhaust system so you can drag race, or altering your car's appearance by adding neon lights to the bottom, certain (b) If traffic on the roadway moves in two directions, one flag shall be placed approximately 100 feet to the rear and one approximately 100 feet ahead of the vehicle in the center of the lane occupied by the vehicle. September 1, 2019. 1, eff. In this chapter: (1) "Air-conditioning equipment" means mechanical vapor compression refrigeration equipment used to cool a motor vehicle passenger or operator compartment. DISPLAY OF DEVICES WHEN LIGHTED LAMPS ARE NOT REQUIRED. 165, Sec. 910 (H.B. (b) A person may not operate or move a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer that has a metal tire in contact with the roadway, unless: (1) the vehicle is a farm wagon or farm trailer that has a gross weight of less than 5,000 pounds; and. 161 (S.B. Every motor vehicle shall carry on the rear, either as part of the tail lamps or separately, two or more red reflectors. The color, mounting, and visibility requirements in this subchapter apply only to equipment on a vehicle described by Section 547.352. Sept. 1, 2001. 547.354. 165, Sec. 3646), 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. 547.404. (2) may be included as a part of another lamp on the vehicle. Front side windows are required to allow more than 25% of light in. 882 (H.B. 1092 (H.B. BRAKE RESERVOIR OR RESERVE CAPACITY REQUIRED. TURN SIGNAL LAMPS REQUIRED. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL BUSES AND OTHER BUSES USED TO TRANSPORT SCHOOLCHILDREN. 882 (H.B. (a) In this section, "automated motor vehicle" and "automated driving system" have the meanings assigned by Section 545.451. (2) the federal standards in that section in effect, if any, at the time the vehicle or motor vehicle was manufactured. Sec. SERVICE BRAKES REQUIRED. (2) pays a reimbursement fee not to exceed $10. September 1, 2017. (2) correlate with and conform as closely as possible to standards and specifications approved by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. 3087), Sec. (d) A stoplamp shall emit a red or amber light, or a color between red and amber, that is: (1) visible in normal sunlight at a distance of at least 300 feet from the rear of the vehicle; and. 11 (H.B. (1) designed to operate continuously as required once applied, despite a leakage or an exhaustion of power source; and. tail-lights Share Improve this question Follow Much like Texas, California law is more generous with vehicle tints, but it does restrict the colors amber, red and blue for your auto lights. (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. 547.201. The bulb must have a "DOT" or appropriate SAE stamp on it. Are smoked tail lights DOT approved? COLOR REQUIREMENTS. (2) are located and suspended behind the rearmost wheels of the vehicle or the rearmost vehicle in the combination within eight inches of the surface of the highway. If a person has previously been convicted of an offense under this section, an offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $200 and not more than $1,000 for each violation. 1233 (H.B. Sec. REQUIREMENTS FOR MULTIFUNCTION SCHOOL ACTIVITY BUSES. This really only becomes an issue with some aftermarket lights that are not equipped from the auto manufacturer. Regarding tail lights, all vehicles in Texas are also required to have at least two stop lamps that emit a red or amber glow. These lights must be visible from at least 300 feet to the rear in normal sunlight. (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. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. (d) A lighted headlamp on a parked vehicle shall be dimmed. 4, eff. (b) A person who operates an explosive cargo vehicle at nighttime: (1) shall carry in the vehicle three red electric lanterns or three portable red emergency reflectors; and. (b) At least one headlamp shall be mounted on each side of the front of the vehicle. 1, eff. (2) an authorized emergency vehicle that is equipped with a siren, whistle, or bell that complies with Section 547.702. September 1, 2019. 1, eff. (2) be aimed so that no part of the high-intensity portion of the lamp projects a beam: (A) higher than five inches below the level of the center of the lamp at a distance of 25 feet ahead; or. Sec. (1) cite the standard that the item allegedly violates; (2) state that the manufacturer of the item has been notified and may request a hearing on the issue of compliance before a stated date; (3) state that if the manufacturer or another person requests a hearing, the person may appear at the hearing; (4) state that if the manufacturer does not request a hearing, the person may request a hearing by filing a written request with the department not later than the 30th day after the date notice is received; and. COMPLIANCE PROCEEDING HEARING. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. (b) The Texas Department of Transportation may adopt standards and specifications for lighting that permit the use of flashing lights for identification purposes on highway maintenance or construction vehicles and service vehicles. The federal standards in that section in effect, if any, at the time the vehicle or motor vehicle was manufactured. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. (a) A motor vehicle may be equipped with no more than two auxiliary driving lamps. (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. 547.332. 547.321. Currently, there areNODOT approved "Red" bulbs. (2) at least 300 feet from the front and rear of the vehicle if the vehicle is less than 80 inches wide. (a) A motor vehicle shall be equipped with a muffler in good working condition that continually operates to prevent excessive or unusual noise. 547.406. 3654), Sec. 882 (H.B. (B) from 100 to 350 feet when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlamps if the vehicle was manufactured or assembled before January 1, 1972. 1, eff. 38), Sec. I can't find the thread right now but at least some states (maybe not all) require the lights to be at the rear. Laws, Penalties and Restitution Definitions Means and Methods Restricted Areas in Counties Special Regulations Nongame & Other Regulations Air Gun and Arrow Gun Regulations Migratory Game Bird Regulations Fur-bearing Animal Regulations After Harvest After Harvesting a Deer or Pronghorn Tagging Deer Tagging Turkey Mandatory Harvest Reporting Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. MIRRORS REQUIRED. 892 (H.B. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 564 (S.B. (e) If vehicles are traveling in combination, only the taillamps on the rearmost vehicle are required to emit a light for the distance specified in Subsection (d). 165, Sec. Sec. Use of Federal Standard 547.322. (5-a) "Road machinery" means a self-propelled vehicle that: (A) was originally and permanently designed as machinery; (B) is not designed or used primarily to transport persons or property; and. 1, eff. 547.322. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 547.330. 870 (H.B. 259 (H.B. (1) included as a part of a taillamp if the reflector meets each other requirement of this subchapter; and. (3) at the traffic side approximately 10 feet from the vehicle in the direction of the nearest approaching traffic. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. (B) fabricates, laminates, or tempers safety glazing material to incorporate, during the manufacturing process, the capacity to reflect light or reduce light transmission. (c) A person who operates a vehicle on a roadway or shoulder shall select a distribution of light or composite beam that is aimed and emits light sufficient to reveal a person or vehicle at a safe distance ahead of the vehicle, except that: (1) an operator approaching an oncoming vehicle within 500 feet shall select: (A) the lowermost distribution of light or composite beam, regardless of road contour or condition of loading; or, (B) a distribution aimed so that no part of the high-intensity portion of the lamp projects into the eyes of an approaching vehicle operator; and. RESTRICTIONS ON USE AND SALE OF TIRES. The bulb must have a "DOT" or appropriate SAE stamp on it. COLOR REQUIREMENTS. 589), Sec. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 547.323. DISPLAY OF DEVICES WHEN LIGHTED LAMPS REQUIRED. No motor vehicle operated pursuant to section seven other than fire apparatus, ambulances, vehicles specified in subsection (b) of section 50 of chapter 33, school buses, (2) are promptly applied automatically and remain applied for at least 15 minutes in case of a breakaway from the towing vehicle. 547.353. Sept. 1, 1997. 3171), Sec. A stop lamp must emit a red or amber light, or any shade of color between red and amber. (a) A vehicle required to have brakes by this subchapter, other than special mobile equipment, shall be equipped with service brakes that: (1) comply with the performance requirements of this subchapter; and. (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. 547.351. 8, eff. September 1, 2019. APPLICABILITY. (3) independently test the vehicle or item of vehicle equipment. (a) A motorcycle or moped that is designed to carry more than one person must be equipped with footrests and handholds for use by the passenger. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 547.102. A motor vehicle shall be equipped with a device that is operated or controlled by the operator of the vehicle and that cleans moisture from the windshield. 3, eff. (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. LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS ON PARKED VEHICLES. (a) A vehicle, other than a moped or a motorcycle equipped with a motor that has an engine piston displacement of 250 cubic centimeters or less, shall be equipped with at least one lamp, or a combination of lamps, that: (1) emits a white or amber light visible at a distance of 1,000 feet from the front and a red light visible at a distance of 1,000 feet from the rear; and. (c) A person may not replace or require the replacement of glass in a door, window, or windshield of any motor vehicle if the replacement is not made with safety glazing material. Sept. 1, 1997. (5) at least one rear red reflector that complies with the requirements of Section 547.325(b) and may be included as a part of the taillamp. (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. Rear reflectors on a vehicle shall reflect a red color. (b) A vehicle may not be equipped with and a person may not use on a vehicle a siren, whistle, or bell unless the vehicle is: (1) a commercial vehicle that is equipped with a theft alarm signal device arranged so that the device cannot be used as an ordinary warning signal; or. 3190), Sec. (a) A motor vehicle shall be equipped with at least two headlamps. Sec. Sec. 547.382. Sec. AUXILIARY DRIVING LAMPS PERMITTED. Sec. (a) A clearance lamp, identification lamp, side marker lamp, or reflector mounted on the front, on the side near the front, or in the center of the vehicle must be or reflect amber. (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. Sec. Sec. LIGHTING EQUIPMENT ON PROJECTING LOADS. 1, eff. 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. (a) Air-conditioning equipment: (1) shall be manufactured, installed, and maintained to ensure the safety of the vehicle occupants and the public; and. (e) An offense under this section is a felony of the first degree if it is shown on the trial of the offense that the offense resulted in the death of a person. (a) Unless expressly provided otherwise, a lighting device or reflector mounted on the rear of a vehicle must be or reflect red. (a) Unless expressly stated otherwise, a visibility distance requirement imposed by this chapter for a lamp or device applies when a lighted lamp or device is required and is measured as if the vehicle were unloaded and on a straight, level, unlighted highway under normal atmospheric conditions. For instance, in New York, license plate lights are also inspected. SAFETY GLAZING MATERIAL REQUIRED. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. OFFENSE RELATING TO WARNING DEVICES. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 13, eff. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. (2) state that the manufacturer must file a written request with the department for a hearing not later than the 30th day after the date the notice is received to obtain a hearing on the issue of compliance. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. These lights must be visible in normal sunlight from at least 300 feet aft. June 15, 2007. (B) 43.5 percent of the gross weight of the vehicle for a vehicle other than a passenger vehicle; (2) decelerating to a stop from 20 miles per hour or less at not less than: (A) 17 feet per second per second for a passenger vehicle; or, (B) 14 feet per second per second for other vehicles; and. All vehicles require three working stop lamps (brake lights). Section 7E. 136, Sec. Sec. (f) A stoplamp may be included as a part of another rear lamp. 547.405. 547.408. 809 (H.B. 1, eff. (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. (a) The Texas Department of Transportation shall adopt standards and specifications that: (1) apply to lamps on highway maintenance or construction vehicles and service vehicles; and. Unless the law states (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. (b) A truck with at least three axles that is equipped with vacuum brakes or a truck-tractor or truck used to tow a vehicle equipped with vacuum brakes shall be equipped with a reserve capacity or a vacuum reservoir sufficient to ensure that, with the reserve capacity or vacuum reservoir fully charged and with the engine stopped, the service brakes can be fully applied without depleting the vacuum supply by more than 40 percent. 2, eff. (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. LED GROUND EFFECT LIGHTING EQUIPMENT ON MOTORCYCLE OR MOPED. (2) a front clearance lamp may be mounted at a height that indicates, as near as practicable, the extreme width of the trailer if mounting of the lamp as otherwise provided by this section would not indicate the extreme width of the trailer. (C) is entitled to possession of a motor vehicle as a lessee under a written lease agreement if the agreement is for a period of not less than three months. 61), Sec. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. (4) is permanently installed between the material and the surface to which the material is applied. Sec. 1085, Sec. (a) In this section, "counterfeit airbag" means an airbag that does not meet all applicable federal safety regulations for an airbag designed to be installed in a vehicle of a particular make, model, and year. (a) A vehicle required to have brakes by this subchapter, other than a motorcycle or moped, shall be equipped with parking brakes adequate to hold the vehicle: (1) on any grade on which the vehicle is operated; (3) on a surface free from snow, ice, or loose material. 547.617. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. Alters or obscures the letters or numbers of the license plate number or the color of the plate. Sec. 229 (H.B. 1075, Sec. (a) An authorized emergency vehicle may be equipped with a siren, exhaust whistle, or bell: (1) of a type approved by the department; and. Sec. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer shall be equipped with at least two stoplamps. 1923), Sec. Lighting/Marking. (a-1) A person in the business of placing or attaching transparent material that alters the color or reduces the light transmission to the windshield or side or rear window of a motor vehicle commits a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000 if the person: (1) places or attaches such transparent material to the windshield or side or rear window of a motor vehicle; and. September 1, 2011. 547.7015. 547.002. September 1, 2021. SAFETY GUARDS OR FLAPS REQUIRED. (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. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. Webtexas department of public safety lighting and reflector requirements for trailers (notregulatedbyfederalmotorcarriersafetyregulations) requiredatalltimes (d) A person who violates this section commits an offense. 547.326. 1, eff. (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. MUFFLER REQUIRED. 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. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 9.02, eff. (d) A warning device, including a horn, may not emit an unreasonably loud or harsh sound or a whistle. Sec. (2) capable of revealing a person or vehicle 100 feet ahead. Sec. (b) A trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer is not required to have brakes if: (1) its gross weight is 4,500 pounds or less; or. (a) The engine and power mechanism of a motor vehicle shall be equipped and adjusted to prevent the escape of excessive smoke or fumes. 1027 (H.B. (b) A passenger car Sec. VEHICLE EQUIPMENT TESTING: DEPARTMENT STANDARDS. (B) a device or apparel manufactured or sold to protect a vehicle operator or passenger. 3, eff. 11 (H.B. 641 (S.B. 547.001. SCHOOL BUS EQUIPMENT STANDARDS. 165, Sec. The department shall adopt rules to implement this subsection. An offense under this subsection is a Class C misdemeanor. Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Transportation Code - TRANSP 547.3215. (1) "Escort flag vehicle" means a vehicle that precedes or follows an oversize or overweight vehicle described by Subtitle E for the purpose of facilitating the safe movement of the oversize or overweight vehicle over roads. (e-2) A motor vehicle is equipped with a lamp or illuminating device under this section regardless of whether the lamp or illuminating device is: (1) attached to the motor vehicle temporarily or permanently; or. Sec. 323), Sec. (3) may not remove the system or a part of the system or intentionally make the system inoperable in this state, unless the owner or operator removes the system or part to install another system or part intended to be equally effective in reducing atmospheric emissions. (c) A vehicle that is lawfully parked on a highway is not required to display lights at night-time if there is sufficient light to reveal a person or vehicle on the highway at a distance of 1,000 feet. (3) a trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer with a gross weight heavier than 4,500 pounds but not heavier than 15,000 pounds drawn at a speed of more than 30 miles per hour, if the brakes operate on both wheels of the rear axle. 547.610. (c) Auxiliary driving lamps may be used with headlamps as specified by Section 547.333. Unless a provision is specifically made applicable, this chapter and the rules of the department adopted under this chapter do not apply to: (5) a bicycle, a bicyclist, or bicycle equipment; (6) an electric bicycle, an electric bicyclist, or electric bicycle equipment; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. Sec. (c) Reflective tape or paint may be used as an alternative to the reflectors required by this section if the alternative complies with the other requirements of this section. 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. 1, eff. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 3026), Sec. 896, Sec. USE OF FEDERAL STANDARD. (2) a red or amber light, or a color between red and amber, if the lamp is mounted on the rear of the vehicle. 547.607. 3171), Sec. For text effective December 13, 2021, see below.] (b) A person may not offer or distribute for sale or sell an item of vehicle equipment for which a standard is prescribed by this chapter or the department, unless the item or its package: (1) bears the manufacturer's trademark or brand name; or. 1, eff. 854 (H.B. 165, Sec. 547.302. (2) privately owned and operated under a contract with a school district in this state. 547.702. 547.202. ALTERNATIVE ROAD LIGHTING EQUIPMENT PERMITTED. September 1, 2006. Section 571.108; or. Sec. SAFE AIR-CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT REQUIRED; SALE OF NONCOMPLYING VEHICLE. 547.105. September 1, 2017. 1136 (H.B. 923 (H.B. 547.334. 1093), Sec. (a) A provision of this chapter that requires a vehicle to be equipped with fixed electric lights does not apply to a farm trailer or fertilizer trailer registered under Section 502.146 or a boat trailer with a gross weight of 3,000 pounds or less if the trailer is not operated at a time or under a condition specified by Section 547.302(a). 547.609. 882 (H.B. 165, Sec. WebTaillamps shall be mounted on the rear of the vehicle: (1) at a height from 15 to 72 inches; and (2) at the same level and spaced as widely apart as practicable if a vehicle is Texas Administrative Code. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. May 22, 2015. Sec. (F) transmits information concerning the accident to a central communications system when the accident occurs. 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