Test 2. 40-8 (Equipment and Inspection of Motor Vehicles) Flashcards
§ 40-8-1
Exceptions: additional parts and accessories not prohibited
> This article does not apply to agricultural or personal vehicles unless specified.
> Does not apply to fully autonomous vehicles
§ 40-8-3
Certain vehicles and loads prohibited
> No vehicle or load that drags or slides on the roadway or causes pounding on the road surface shall be used or transported on highways.
§ 40-8-4
Slow-moving vehicles and three-wheeled motorcycles used only for agricultural purposes; emblem required
> Unlawful for a person to operate on public roads vehicles used for agricultural purposes
> Vehicles operated at speeds less than 25MPH
> Misdemeanor
§ 40-8-6
Alteration of suspension system of motor vehicles; operation of motor vehicle with altered suspension; penalty for violation
> Unlawful alter the suspension system of any motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of:
> > 4,500 pounds or less
> > Less than 4,501 pounds and not more
than 7,500 pounds
> > less than 7,501 pounds and not more than
14,000 pounds
> > less than 4,000 pounds and not more than
7,000 pounds
> Misdemeanor
§ 40-8-8
Speedomter
> Every motor vehicle on a public street or highway must have a working speedometer.
§ 40-8-20
When lighted lights and headlights required
> Half-hour after sunset to a half-hour before sunrise
> Any other time when there is not sufficient visibility
> Vehicles shall display lights at a distance of
500 feet
§ 40-8-22
Headlights
> All motor vehicles shall be equipped with at least two but not more than four
> One at each side of front
> All motorcycles shall be equipped with at least one and no more than two
> Headlights located no more than 54 inches or less than 24 inches
§ 40-8-23
Taillights
> Vehicles manufactured before January 1, 1954, must have at least one taillight emitting a red light visible from 500 feet behind.
> Every vehicle’s taillight must be mounted between 20 and 60 inches in height.
> Taillight lenses must be in good repair and meet manufacturer specifications.
§ 40-8-25
Brake lights and turn signals required
> Unlawful to sell or drive any motor vehicle manufactured after January 1, 1954, in this state without at least one brake light
> Both must be operational if a motor vehicle is manufactured with two brake lights.
§ 40-8-26
Standards for brake lights and signal devices
> Any motor vehicle may be equipped with the following:
> > brake light on the rear, which shall emit a
red light
> > A signal device that indicates a right
or left turn, visible from both the front and
rear.
> > Visible from 300 feet
§ 40-8-27
Light of Flag on projecting load
> When a load on any vehicle extends to the rear 4 feet, there must be:
> > A red light is visible for 500 feet front and back
> > Flag no less than 18 inches square feet
§ 40-8-29
Spotlights and auxiliary lights
> A motor vehicle may have one spotlight, but it must not be aimed at any approaching vehicle.
§ 40-8-70
Horns and warning devices
> Every motor vehicle on a highway must have a working horn, audible from at least 200 feet. The horn must not be unreasonably loud.
> The driver should use the horn only when necessary for safe operation and not otherwise.
§ 40-8-71
Exhaust Systems
> Motor vehicles must always have an exhaust system in working order
§40-8-72
Mirrors
> Every vehicle must have a mirror that allows the driver to see the highway at least 200 feet behind the vehicle.
§40-8-73
Windshield and windshield wipers
> No person shall drive a vehicle with any item obstructing the driver’s view of the highway.
> Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a windshield wiper in working order
§40-8-73.1
Material affixed to front windshield or front door windows which obstructs vision into vehicle
> Unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle in this state:
> > Material and affixed to the front
windshield, rear, or side doors
> > material that reduces light transmission to
less than 32 percent, plus or minus 3 percent
§40-8-91
Marking and equipment of law enforcement vehicles; motorist allowed to continue to safe location before stopping for law enforcement officer vehicles
> Motor vehicles used for official business by authorized personnel for traffic violations must be marked on each side and the back with the agency’s name in letters at least 4 inches tall.
> Motor vehicles must be marked on each side and the back with letters “Police” at least 6 inches tall and in a color contrasting with the vehicle’s background.
