547.613. (5) "Multipurpose vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is: (A) designed to carry 10 or fewer persons; and. (B) higher than 42 inches above the ground at a distance of 75 feet ahead. September 1, 2006. September 1, 2009. 12, eff. (d) A vehicle may be equipped with alternately flashing lighting equipment described by Section 547.701 or 547.702 only if the vehicle is: (3) a church bus that has the words "church bus" printed on the front and rear of the bus so as to be clearly discernable to other vehicle operators; (4) a tow truck while under the direction of a law enforcement officer at the scene of an accident or while hooking up to a disabled vehicle on a roadway; or. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 854 (H.B. (B) may be displayed separately or in combination with another lamp. 547.702. All vehicles require three working stop lamps (brake lights). (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. (2) provide temporary living quarters for recreation, travel, or other use. 20, Sec. In addition to other equipment required by this chapter: (1) a bus, truck, trailer, or semitrailer that is at least 80 inches wide shall be equipped with: (A) two clearance lamps on the front, one at each side; (B) two clearance lamps on the rear, one at each side; (C) four side marker lamps, one on each side at or near the front and one on each side at or near the rear; (D) four reflectors, one on each side at or near the front and one on each side at or near the rear; and. (c) The lamps shall display simultaneously flashing lights that emit: Sec. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 547.305. (B) a luminous reflectance of 25 percent or less; (2-a) a side window that is to the rear of the vehicle operator; (3) a rear window, if the motor vehicle is equipped with an outside mirror on each side of the vehicle that reflects to the vehicle operator a view of the highway for a distance of at least 200 feet from the rear; (5) an adjustable nontransparent sun visor that is mounted in front of a side window and not attached to the glass; (6) a direction, destination, or termination sign on a passenger common carrier motor vehicle, if the sign does not interfere with the vehicle operator's view of approaching traffic; (9) a luggage rack attached to the rear trunk; (10) a side window that is to the rear of the vehicle operator on a multipurpose vehicle; (11) a window that has a United States, state, or local certificate placed on or attached to it as required by law; (12) a motor vehicle that is not registered in this state; (13) a window that complies with federal standards for window materials, including a factory-tinted or a pretinted window installed by the vehicle manufacturer, or a replacement window meeting the specifications required by the vehicle manufacturer; (A) used regularly to transport passengers for a fee; and. 2.13, eff. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a farm tractor, self-propelled unit of farm equipment, or implement of husbandry shall be equipped with: (1) at least two headlamps that comply with Section 547.333, 547.334, or 547.335; (2) at least one red lamp visible at a distance of at least 1,000 feet from the rear and mounted as far to the left of the center of the vehicle as practicable; (3) at least two red reflectors visible at all distances from 100 to 600 feet from the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlamps; and. (2) a pressure gauge visible to the vehicle operator that shows in pounds per square inch the pressure available for braking. (2) the inspection of which is not required under Section 548.051. (b) An auxiliary passing lamp shall be mounted on the front of the vehicle at a height from 24 to 42 inches. 1136 (H.B. (a) A person may not use a slow-moving-vehicle emblem on a stationary object or a vehicle other than a slow-moving vehicle. (2) is not moved at a time or under a condition specified by Section 547.302(a). September 1, 2013. Sec. (a-1) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly: (1) installs or purports to install an airbag in a vehicle; and. 3087), Sec. 2553), Sec. 547.002. (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. (b) Subsection (a) does not apply to a vehicle that is used in construction or maintenance work and is traveling in a construction area that is marked as required by the Texas Transportation Commission. (1) duplicate a standard of the United States that applies to the same aspect of vehicle equipment performance as the department standard; or. This subsection does not apply to: (1) a bus purchased by a school district that is a model year 2017 or earlier; or. In lieu of the multiple-beam or single-beam lighting equipment otherwise required by this subchapter, a motor vehicle that is operated at a speed of not more than 20 miles per hour under the conditions specified in Section 547.302(a) may be equipped with two lighted lamps: (1) mounted on the front of the vehicle; and. 547.371. (c) A motor vehicle operator shall use a horn to provide audible warning only when necessary to insure safe operation. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. (2) is not designed or constructed to ensure reasonable and reliable performance during actual use. 547.7011. 3171), Sec. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, pole trailer, or combination of those vehicles shall be equipped with brakes that comply with this chapter. (2) correlate with and conform as closely as possible to recommended practices or standards approved by the Society of Automotive Engineers. September 1, 2009. (a) A motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than two fog lamps. 547.325. SAFETY GLAZING MATERIAL REQUIRED. Sept. 1, 1997. SUBCHAPTER H. LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS IN SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 2, eff. 547.606. Sec. (b) A truck or truck-tractor that has at least three axles is not required to have brakes on the front wheels, but must have brakes that: (1) operate on the wheels of one steerable axle if the vehicle is equipped with at least two steerable axles; and. (b) A passenger car or truck that was manufactured or assembled before the model year 1960 shall be equipped with at least one taillamp. (b) A motor vehicle specially designed as a mobile unit used by a licensed television station may have video receiving equipment located so that the video display is visible from the operator's side, but the receiver may be used only when the vehicle is stopped. 3190), Sec. (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. 1548), Sec. (a) In this section, "radar interference device" means a device, a mechanism, an instrument, or equipment that is designed, manufactured, used, or intended to be used to interfere with, scramble, disrupt, or otherwise cause to malfunction a radar or laser device used to measure the speed of a motor vehicle by a law enforcement agency of this state or a political subdivision of this state, including a "radar jamming device," "jammer," "scrambler," or "diffuser." Sec. (C) is only incidentally operated on a highway. An attached illuminated device or sticker, decal, emblem, or other insignia that is not authorized by law and that interferes with the readability of the letters or numbers on the plate or the name of the state in which the vehicle is registered. (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. 1918), Sec. Sec. Texas Administrative Code. The bulb must have a "DOT" or appropriate SAE stamp on it. Sec. 5, eff. The required brake lights consist of the two 1, eff. Section 7671k(c). Sept. 1, 2003. 1345 (S.B. SUBCHAPTER I. 547.003. (b) The department may not impose a product certification or approval fee, including a fee for testing facility approval. 1, eff. (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. (2) test an item of vehicle equipment independently in connection with a proceeding to determine compliance with a department standard. If you are pulled over in Texas for having dark window tinting and do not have a medical exemption, you face potential fines and penalties. (B) a device or apparel manufactured or sold to protect a vehicle operator or passenger. (c) This section does not prohibit the use of: (A) exclusively for receiving digital information for commercial purposes; (B) exclusively for a safety or law enforcement purpose, if each installation is approved by the department; (C) in a remote television transmission truck; or, (D) exclusively for monitoring the performance of equipment installed on a vehicle used for safety purposes in connection with the operations of a natural gas, water, or electric utility; or, (A) produces an electronic display; and. 380, Sec. (2) are not relevant for an automated driving system. (a) A vehicle used to tow another vehicle equipped with air-controlled brakes shall be equipped with the following means, together or separate, for applying the trailer brakes in an emergency: (1) an automatic device that applies the brakes to a fixed pressure from 20 to 45 pounds per square inch if the towing vehicle's air supply is reduced; and. (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. (2) visible at a distance of at least 500 feet in normal sunlight. 2553), Sec. (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. 2290), Sec. (b) A person may operate a motorcycle or moped equipped with LED ground effect lighting that emits a non-flashing amber or white light. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 13, eff. (c) Auxiliary driving lamps may be used with headlamps as specified by Section 547.333. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 892 (H.B. 892 (H.B. 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. (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. Texas law states that the windshield may have a minimum of 25% VLT. Sec. 3171), Sec. LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS FOR COMBINATION VEHICLES. 10, eff. (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. 1, eff. A vehicle that tows another vehicle as a commodity when at least one set of the towed vehicle's wheels is on the roadway is not required to comply with this requirement unless the brakes on the towing and towed vehicles are designed to be operated by a single control on the towing vehicle. 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. COMPLIANCE PROCEEDING ISSUES. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a motor vehicle, (2) are adequate to control the movement of the vehicle, including stopping and holding, under all loading conditions and when on any grade on which the vehicle is operated. (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. 547.353. Sept. 1, 1999. Sec. 1136 (H.B. (2) displayed when the vehicle service brake is applied. ADOPTION OF RULES AND STANDARDS. (2) visible smoke that remains suspended in the air for 10 seconds or longer before fully dissipating. (c-1) A person may not operate a light or other equipment described by Subsection (c) except when a school bus is being stopped or is stopped on a highway to: (1) permit a student to board or exit the bus; or. (b) The department may bring suit in a district court of Travis County for an injunction to prohibit the manufacture, offer, distribution, or sale of an item of vehicle equipment that is the subject of a department order entered under Section 547.207. Sec. (d) A mobile home lighted as provided by this section may be moved only during daytime. 1, eff. June 15, 2007. Sec. (d) A lighted headlamp on a parked vehicle shall be dimmed. 323), Sec. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN AUTOMATED MOTOR VEHICLES. A red reflector may be included as a part of a taillamp. 136, Sec. EQUIPMENT NOT AFFECTED. (c) The parking brakes may be assisted by the service brakes or by another power source, unless a failure in the power source would prevent the parking brakes from operating as required by this section. (a) A person may appeal an order entered under Section 547.207 to a district court in Travis County only if a hearing was held by the department and the person: (2) appeared at the hearing on compliance. 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? Sec. (c) The department may not require a manufacturer of a vehicle or of an item of vehicle equipment subject to a motor vehicle safety standard of the United States to use an outside laboratory or a specified laboratory. 11 (H.B. (2) are promptly applied automatically and remain applied for at least 15 minutes in case of a breakaway from the towing vehicle. 165, Sec. June 14, 2019. (3) emit a light visible at a distance of 500 feet in normal sunlight. 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. (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. Sec. 3654), Sec. September 1, 2019. 547.603. Inspect and reject if: lamp is obstructed by any part of the body.". The Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities. Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes, a free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. LIGHTING EQUIPMENT ON PROJECTING LOADS. Vehicle Inspection (37 TAC Part 1, Chapter 23) Texas Statutes. (d) The Texas Transportation Commission and a local authority within its jurisdiction may issue a special permit that authorizes a person to operate a tractor or traction engine that has movable tracks with transverse corrugations on the periphery or a farm tractor or other farm machinery. (c) A clearance lamp shall be mounted, if practicable, on the permanent structure of the vehicle to indicate the extreme height and width of the vehicle, except that: (1) a clearance lamp on a truck-tractor shall be mounted to indicate the extreme width of the cab; and. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. (a) A motor vehicle lamp or illuminating device, other than a headlamp, spotlamp, auxiliary lamp, turn signal lamp, or emergency vehicle, tow truck, or school bus warning lamp, that projects a beam with an intensity brighter than 300 candlepower shall be directed so that no part of the high-intensity portion of the beam strikes the roadway at a distance of more than 75 feet from the vehicle. (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. 1131, Sec. Laws & Regulations September 30, 2020. (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). (e) On receipt under Subsection (d) of the names and addresses, the department shall send by certified mail, return receipt requested, written notice of the compliance proceeding to those persons. WebAs of August 2017 Texas has added a new rule to the safety inspection. 12(2), eff. 1111 (H.B. 870 (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. (e) In this subsection, "bus" includes a school bus, school activity bus, multifunction school activity bus, or school-chartered bus. (d) A motorcycle may not be operated at any time unless at least one headlamp on the motorcycle is illuminated. (a) In lieu of the multiple-beam lighting equipment required by Section 547.333, a headlamp system that provides a single distribution of light and meets the requirements of Subsection (b) is permitted for: (2) a motor vehicle manufactured and sold before September 4, 1948. 1, eff. (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. 547.202. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer shall be equipped with at least two stoplamps. Sec. 547.403. SUBCHAPTER J. Sec. (c) The standards and specifications adopted under this section are in lieu of the standards and specifications otherwise provided by this chapter for lamps on vehicles. 547.802. 165, Sec. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 882 (H.B. In this subsection "camper" means a structure designed to: (1) be loaded on or attached to a motor vehicle; and. DUTY TO DISPLAY LIGHTS. Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Transportation Code - TRANSP 547.3215. Sept. 1, 2003. The director shall adopt standards and specifications that: (1) apply to the color, size, and mounting position of a slow-moving-vehicle emblem; and. These lights must be red in color and be mounted on the rear of the trailer, as far apart as possible. Sec. 1, eff. (d) A private vehicle operated by a volunteer firefighter responding to a fire alarm or a medical emergency may, but is not required to, be equipped with signal lamps that comply with the requirements of Subsection (c). In this chapter: (1) "Air-conditioning equipment" means mechanical vapor compression refrigeration equipment used to cool a motor vehicle passenger or operator compartment. (d) A trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer that is equipped with air or vacuum brakes or that has a gross weight heavier than 4,500 pounds shall be equipped with brakes that: (1) operate on all wheels required to have brakes under Section 547.402; and. (2) a lowermost distribution of light or composite beam that: (A) is aimed and emits light sufficient to reveal a person or vehicle at a distance of at least 150 feet ahead; and. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. (2) activated by the vehicle operator's muscular effort, by spring action, or by equivalent means. Sept. 1, 1995. September 1, 2021. RADAR INTERFERENCE DEVICES; OFFENSE. (8) "Slow-moving-vehicle emblem" means a triangular emblem that conforms to standards and specifications adopted by the director under Section 547.104. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. (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. September 1, 2019. DISPLAY OF HAZARD LAMPS. 547.611. Sec. Sec. Section 571.108; or. Sec. 3171), Sec. 1093), Sec. (e) The operator of an explosive cargo vehicle may not display as a warning device a flare, fusee, or signal produced by flame. (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. The color, mounting, and visibility requirements in this subchapter apply only to equipment on a vehicle described by Section 547.352. (c) Except as provided by this section, an authorized emergency vehicle shall be equipped with signal lamps that: (1) are mounted as high and as widely spaced laterally as practicable; (2) display four alternately flashing red lights, two located on the front at the same level and two located on the rear at the same level; and. (2) may be arranged so that the operator can select the distribution automatically. (2) may be included as a part of another lamp on the vehicle. The term does not include a ham radio, band radio, or similar electronic device. Sec. 547.617. An offense under this subsection is a Class C misdemeanor. September 1, 2013. Sec. September 1, 2017. 3832), Sec. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1420), Sec. Sept. 1, 1995. 547.354. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 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. DEFINITIONS. (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. 1, eff. 3171), Sec. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. September 1, 2019. DISPLAY OF DEVICES WHEN LIGHTED LAMPS ARE NOT REQUIRED. (g) A taillamp, including a separate lamp used to illuminate a rear license plate, must emit a light when a headlamp or auxiliary driving lamp is lighted. 882 (H.B. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 9.02, eff. The department shall adopt rules to implement this subsection. (B) is aimed so that no part of the high-intensity portion of the beam from the lamp on a loaded moped or motorcycle projects a beam higher than the level center of the lamp for a distance of 25 feet ahead. BRAKES REQUIRED. 547.333. (b) A signaling device mounted on the rear of a vehicle may be red, amber, or yellow. 843 (H.B. (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. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. Sec. 547.101. Sec. LIGHTING EQUIPMENT. (2) may not carry in the vehicle a flare, fusee, or signal produced by flame. 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. (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. (2) its gross weight is heavier than 4,500 pounds but not heavier than 15,000 pounds, and it is drawn at a speed of not more than 30 miles per hour. (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.
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547.613. (5) "Multipurpose vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is: (A) designed to carry 10 or fewer persons; and. (B) higher than 42 inches above the ground at a distance of 75 feet ahead. September 1, 2006. September 1, 2009. 12, eff. (d) A vehicle may be equipped with alternately flashing lighting equipment described by Section 547.701 or 547.702 only if the vehicle is: (3) a church bus that has the words "church bus" printed on the front and rear of the bus so as to be clearly discernable to other vehicle operators; (4) a tow truck while under the direction of a law enforcement officer at the scene of an accident or while hooking up to a disabled vehicle on a roadway; or. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 854 (H.B. (B) may be displayed separately or in combination with another lamp. 547.702. All vehicles require three working stop lamps (brake lights). (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. (2) provide temporary living quarters for recreation, travel, or other use. 20, Sec. In addition to other equipment required by this chapter: (1) a bus, truck, trailer, or semitrailer that is at least 80 inches wide shall be equipped with: (A) two clearance lamps on the front, one at each side; (B) two clearance lamps on the rear, one at each side; (C) four side marker lamps, one on each side at or near the front and one on each side at or near the rear; (D) four reflectors, one on each side at or near the front and one on each side at or near the rear; and. (c) The lamps shall display simultaneously flashing lights that emit: Sec. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 547.305. (B) a luminous reflectance of 25 percent or less; (2-a) a side window that is to the rear of the vehicle operator; (3) a rear window, if the motor vehicle is equipped with an outside mirror on each side of the vehicle that reflects to the vehicle operator a view of the highway for a distance of at least 200 feet from the rear; (5) an adjustable nontransparent sun visor that is mounted in front of a side window and not attached to the glass; (6) a direction, destination, or termination sign on a passenger common carrier motor vehicle, if the sign does not interfere with the vehicle operator's view of approaching traffic; (9) a luggage rack attached to the rear trunk; (10) a side window that is to the rear of the vehicle operator on a multipurpose vehicle; (11) a window that has a United States, state, or local certificate placed on or attached to it as required by law; (12) a motor vehicle that is not registered in this state; (13) a window that complies with federal standards for window materials, including a factory-tinted or a pretinted window installed by the vehicle manufacturer, or a replacement window meeting the specifications required by the vehicle manufacturer; (A) used regularly to transport passengers for a fee; and. 2.13, eff. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a farm tractor, self-propelled unit of farm equipment, or implement of husbandry shall be equipped with: (1) at least two headlamps that comply with Section 547.333, 547.334, or 547.335; (2) at least one red lamp visible at a distance of at least 1,000 feet from the rear and mounted as far to the left of the center of the vehicle as practicable; (3) at least two red reflectors visible at all distances from 100 to 600 feet from the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlamps; and. (2) a pressure gauge visible to the vehicle operator that shows in pounds per square inch the pressure available for braking. (2) the inspection of which is not required under Section 548.051. (b) An auxiliary passing lamp shall be mounted on the front of the vehicle at a height from 24 to 42 inches. 1136 (H.B. (a) A person may not use a slow-moving-vehicle emblem on a stationary object or a vehicle other than a slow-moving vehicle. (2) is not moved at a time or under a condition specified by Section 547.302(a). September 1, 2013. Sec. (a-1) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly: (1) installs or purports to install an airbag in a vehicle; and. 3087), Sec. 2553), Sec. 547.002. (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. (b) Subsection (a) does not apply to a vehicle that is used in construction or maintenance work and is traveling in a construction area that is marked as required by the Texas Transportation Commission. (1) duplicate a standard of the United States that applies to the same aspect of vehicle equipment performance as the department standard; or. This subsection does not apply to: (1) a bus purchased by a school district that is a model year 2017 or earlier; or. In lieu of the multiple-beam or single-beam lighting equipment otherwise required by this subchapter, a motor vehicle that is operated at a speed of not more than 20 miles per hour under the conditions specified in Section 547.302(a) may be equipped with two lighted lamps: (1) mounted on the front of the vehicle; and. 547.371. (c) A motor vehicle operator shall use a horn to provide audible warning only when necessary to insure safe operation. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. (2) is not designed or constructed to ensure reasonable and reliable performance during actual use. 547.7011. 3171), Sec. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, pole trailer, or combination of those vehicles shall be equipped with brakes that comply with this chapter. (2) correlate with and conform as closely as possible to recommended practices or standards approved by the Society of Automotive Engineers. September 1, 2009. (a) A motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than two fog lamps. 547.325. SAFETY GLAZING MATERIAL REQUIRED. Sept. 1, 1997. SUBCHAPTER H. LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS IN SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 2, eff. 547.606. Sec. (b) A truck or truck-tractor that has at least three axles is not required to have brakes on the front wheels, but must have brakes that: (1) operate on the wheels of one steerable axle if the vehicle is equipped with at least two steerable axles; and. (b) A passenger car or truck that was manufactured or assembled before the model year 1960 shall be equipped with at least one taillamp. (b) A motor vehicle specially designed as a mobile unit used by a licensed television station may have video receiving equipment located so that the video display is visible from the operator's side, but the receiver may be used only when the vehicle is stopped. 3190), Sec. (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. 1548), Sec. (a) In this section, "radar interference device" means a device, a mechanism, an instrument, or equipment that is designed, manufactured, used, or intended to be used to interfere with, scramble, disrupt, or otherwise cause to malfunction a radar or laser device used to measure the speed of a motor vehicle by a law enforcement agency of this state or a political subdivision of this state, including a "radar jamming device," "jammer," "scrambler," or "diffuser." Sec. (C) is only incidentally operated on a highway. An attached illuminated device or sticker, decal, emblem, or other insignia that is not authorized by law and that interferes with the readability of the letters or numbers on the plate or the name of the state in which the vehicle is registered. (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. 1918), Sec. Sec. Texas Administrative Code. The bulb must have a "DOT" or appropriate SAE stamp on it. Sec. 5, eff. The required brake lights consist of the two 1, eff. Section 7671k(c). Sept. 1, 2003. 1345 (S.B. SUBCHAPTER I. 547.003. (b) The department may not impose a product certification or approval fee, including a fee for testing facility approval. 1, eff. (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. (2) test an item of vehicle equipment independently in connection with a proceeding to determine compliance with a department standard. If you are pulled over in Texas for having dark window tinting and do not have a medical exemption, you face potential fines and penalties. (B) a device or apparel manufactured or sold to protect a vehicle operator or passenger. (c) This section does not prohibit the use of: (A) exclusively for receiving digital information for commercial purposes; (B) exclusively for a safety or law enforcement purpose, if each installation is approved by the department; (C) in a remote television transmission truck; or, (D) exclusively for monitoring the performance of equipment installed on a vehicle used for safety purposes in connection with the operations of a natural gas, water, or electric utility; or, (A) produces an electronic display; and. 380, Sec. (2) are not relevant for an automated driving system. (a) A vehicle used to tow another vehicle equipped with air-controlled brakes shall be equipped with the following means, together or separate, for applying the trailer brakes in an emergency: (1) an automatic device that applies the brakes to a fixed pressure from 20 to 45 pounds per square inch if the towing vehicle's air supply is reduced; and. (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. (2) visible at a distance of at least 500 feet in normal sunlight. 2553), Sec. (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. 2290), Sec. (b) A person may operate a motorcycle or moped equipped with LED ground effect lighting that emits a non-flashing amber or white light. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 13, eff. (c) Auxiliary driving lamps may be used with headlamps as specified by Section 547.333. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 892 (H.B. 892 (H.B. 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. (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. Texas law states that the windshield may have a minimum of 25% VLT. Sec. 3171), Sec. LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS FOR COMBINATION VEHICLES. 10, eff. (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. 1, eff. A vehicle that tows another vehicle as a commodity when at least one set of the towed vehicle's wheels is on the roadway is not required to comply with this requirement unless the brakes on the towing and towed vehicles are designed to be operated by a single control on the towing vehicle. 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. COMPLIANCE PROCEEDING ISSUES. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a motor vehicle, (2) are adequate to control the movement of the vehicle, including stopping and holding, under all loading conditions and when on any grade on which the vehicle is operated. (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. 547.353. Sept. 1, 1999. Sec. 1136 (H.B. (2) displayed when the vehicle service brake is applied. ADOPTION OF RULES AND STANDARDS. (2) visible smoke that remains suspended in the air for 10 seconds or longer before fully dissipating. (c-1) A person may not operate a light or other equipment described by Subsection (c) except when a school bus is being stopped or is stopped on a highway to: (1) permit a student to board or exit the bus; or. (b) The department may bring suit in a district court of Travis County for an injunction to prohibit the manufacture, offer, distribution, or sale of an item of vehicle equipment that is the subject of a department order entered under Section 547.207. Sec. (d) A mobile home lighted as provided by this section may be moved only during daytime. 1, eff. June 15, 2007. Sec. (d) A lighted headlamp on a parked vehicle shall be dimmed. 323), Sec. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN AUTOMATED MOTOR VEHICLES. A red reflector may be included as a part of a taillamp. 136, Sec. EQUIPMENT NOT AFFECTED. (c) The parking brakes may be assisted by the service brakes or by another power source, unless a failure in the power source would prevent the parking brakes from operating as required by this section. (a) A person may appeal an order entered under Section 547.207 to a district court in Travis County only if a hearing was held by the department and the person: (2) appeared at the hearing on compliance. 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? Sec. (c) The department may not require a manufacturer of a vehicle or of an item of vehicle equipment subject to a motor vehicle safety standard of the United States to use an outside laboratory or a specified laboratory. 11 (H.B. (2) are promptly applied automatically and remain applied for at least 15 minutes in case of a breakaway from the towing vehicle. 165, Sec. June 14, 2019. (3) emit a light visible at a distance of 500 feet in normal sunlight. 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. (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. Sec. 3654), Sec. September 1, 2019. 547.603. Inspect and reject if: lamp is obstructed by any part of the body.". The Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities. Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes, a free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. LIGHTING EQUIPMENT ON PROJECTING LOADS. Vehicle Inspection (37 TAC Part 1, Chapter 23) Texas Statutes. (d) The Texas Transportation Commission and a local authority within its jurisdiction may issue a special permit that authorizes a person to operate a tractor or traction engine that has movable tracks with transverse corrugations on the periphery or a farm tractor or other farm machinery. (c) A clearance lamp shall be mounted, if practicable, on the permanent structure of the vehicle to indicate the extreme height and width of the vehicle, except that: (1) a clearance lamp on a truck-tractor shall be mounted to indicate the extreme width of the cab; and. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. (a) A motor vehicle lamp or illuminating device, other than a headlamp, spotlamp, auxiliary lamp, turn signal lamp, or emergency vehicle, tow truck, or school bus warning lamp, that projects a beam with an intensity brighter than 300 candlepower shall be directed so that no part of the high-intensity portion of the beam strikes the roadway at a distance of more than 75 feet from the vehicle. (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. 1131, Sec. Laws & Regulations September 30, 2020. (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). (e) On receipt under Subsection (d) of the names and addresses, the department shall send by certified mail, return receipt requested, written notice of the compliance proceeding to those persons. WebAs of August 2017 Texas has added a new rule to the safety inspection. 12(2), eff. 1111 (H.B. 870 (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. (e) In this subsection, "bus" includes a school bus, school activity bus, multifunction school activity bus, or school-chartered bus. (d) A motorcycle may not be operated at any time unless at least one headlamp on the motorcycle is illuminated. (a) In lieu of the multiple-beam lighting equipment required by Section 547.333, a headlamp system that provides a single distribution of light and meets the requirements of Subsection (b) is permitted for: (2) a motor vehicle manufactured and sold before September 4, 1948. 1, eff. (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. 547.202. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer shall be equipped with at least two stoplamps. Sec. 547.403. SUBCHAPTER J. Sec. (c) The standards and specifications adopted under this section are in lieu of the standards and specifications otherwise provided by this chapter for lamps on vehicles. 547.802. 165, Sec. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 882 (H.B. In this subsection "camper" means a structure designed to: (1) be loaded on or attached to a motor vehicle; and. DUTY TO DISPLAY LIGHTS. Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Transportation Code - TRANSP 547.3215. Sept. 1, 2003. The director shall adopt standards and specifications that: (1) apply to the color, size, and mounting position of a slow-moving-vehicle emblem; and. These lights must be red in color and be mounted on the rear of the trailer, as far apart as possible. Sec. 1, eff. (d) A private vehicle operated by a volunteer firefighter responding to a fire alarm or a medical emergency may, but is not required to, be equipped with signal lamps that comply with the requirements of Subsection (c). In this chapter: (1) "Air-conditioning equipment" means mechanical vapor compression refrigeration equipment used to cool a motor vehicle passenger or operator compartment. (d) A trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer that is equipped with air or vacuum brakes or that has a gross weight heavier than 4,500 pounds shall be equipped with brakes that: (1) operate on all wheels required to have brakes under Section 547.402; and. (2) a lowermost distribution of light or composite beam that: (A) is aimed and emits light sufficient to reveal a person or vehicle at a distance of at least 150 feet ahead; and. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. (2) activated by the vehicle operator's muscular effort, by spring action, or by equivalent means. Sept. 1, 1995. September 1, 2021. RADAR INTERFERENCE DEVICES; OFFENSE. (8) "Slow-moving-vehicle emblem" means a triangular emblem that conforms to standards and specifications adopted by the director under Section 547.104. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. (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. September 1, 2019. DISPLAY OF HAZARD LAMPS. 547.611. Sec. Sec. Section 571.108; or. Sec. 3171), Sec. 1093), Sec. (e) The operator of an explosive cargo vehicle may not display as a warning device a flare, fusee, or signal produced by flame. (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. The color, mounting, and visibility requirements in this subchapter apply only to equipment on a vehicle described by Section 547.352. (c) Except as provided by this section, an authorized emergency vehicle shall be equipped with signal lamps that: (1) are mounted as high and as widely spaced laterally as practicable; (2) display four alternately flashing red lights, two located on the front at the same level and two located on the rear at the same level; and. (2) may be arranged so that the operator can select the distribution automatically. (2) may be included as a part of another lamp on the vehicle. The term does not include a ham radio, band radio, or similar electronic device. Sec. 547.617. An offense under this subsection is a Class C misdemeanor. September 1, 2013. Sec. September 1, 2017. 3832), Sec. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1420), Sec. Sept. 1, 1995. 547.354. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 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. DEFINITIONS. (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. 1, eff. 3171), Sec. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. September 1, 2019. DISPLAY OF DEVICES WHEN LIGHTED LAMPS ARE NOT REQUIRED. (g) A taillamp, including a separate lamp used to illuminate a rear license plate, must emit a light when a headlamp or auxiliary driving lamp is lighted. 882 (H.B. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 9.02, eff. The department shall adopt rules to implement this subsection. (B) is aimed so that no part of the high-intensity portion of the beam from the lamp on a loaded moped or motorcycle projects a beam higher than the level center of the lamp for a distance of 25 feet ahead. BRAKES REQUIRED. 547.333. (b) A signaling device mounted on the rear of a vehicle may be red, amber, or yellow. 843 (H.B. (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. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. Sec. 547.101. Sec. LIGHTING EQUIPMENT. (2) may not carry in the vehicle a flare, fusee, or signal produced by flame. 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. (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. (2) its gross weight is heavier than 4,500 pounds but not heavier than 15,000 pounds, and it is drawn at a speed of not more than 30 miles per hour. (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.
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