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175.62. Suspension.
175.63. Steering.
175.64. Braking systems.
175.66. Lighting and electrical systems.
175.67. Glazing.
175.68. Mirrors.
175.69. Windshield defrosters.
175.70. Windshield washers.
175.71. Windshield wipers.
175.72. Fuel systems.
175.73. Speedometers.
175.74. Odometers.
175.76. Horns and warning devices.
175.77. Body.
175.80. Inspection procedure.
175.81. [Reserved].
175.82. [Reserved].
175.83. [Reserved].
§ 175.61. Application of subchapter.
Equipment standards set forth in this subchapter apply to passenger cars and light trucks driven on highways.
The provisions of this § 175.61 adopted December 2, 1977, effective February 1, 1978, 7 Pa.B. 3499; amended October 29, 1982, effective February 1, 1983, 12 Pa.B. 3862; corrected November 12, 1982, effective February 1, 1983, 12 Pa.B. 3947; readopted December 2, 1988, effective December 3, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 5362. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (107997).
§ 175.62. Suspension.
Every suspension component shall be in safe operating condition as described in § 175.80 (relating to inspection procedure).
The provisions of this § 175.62 adopted December 2, 1977, effective February 1, 1978, 7 Pa.B. 3499; amended July 14, 1978, effective August 1, 1978, 8 Pa.B. 2006; amended December 8, 1978, effective December 9, 1978, 8 Pa.B. 3495; amended October 29, 1982, effective February 1, 1983, 12 Pa.B. 3862; corrected November 12, 1982, effective February 1, 1983, 12 Pa.B. 3947; readopted December 2, 1988, effective December 3, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 5362. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (107997).
§ 175.63. Steering.
(a) Condition of steering components. The steering assembly and steering mechanism shall be in safe operating condition as described in § 175.80 (relating to inspection procedure).
The provisions of this § 175.63 adopted December 2, 1977, effective February 1, 1978, 7 Pa.B. 3499; amended July 14, 1978, effective August 1, 1978, 8 Pa.B. 2006; amended December 8, 1978, effective December 9, 1978, 8 Pa.B. 3495; amended July 31, 1981, effective August 1, 1981, 11 Pa.B. 2686; amended October 29, 1982, effective February 1, 1983, 12 Pa.B. 3862; corrected November 12, 1982, effective February 1, 1983, 12 Pa.B. 3947; readopted December 2, 1988, effective December 3, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 5362. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (107998).
§ 175.64. Braking systems.
(a) Condition of braking systems. Braking systems and components shall be in safe operating condition as described in § 175.80 (relating to inspection procedure).
(1) The service brakes shall act on all wheels upon application and shall be capable of stopping a vehicle in not more than the maximum stopping distance prescribed in Table I (relating to brake performance), except on a vehicle being transported in driveaway-towaway operation.
(2) The brake lining and brake fluids shall be of a type approved by the vehicle manufacturer or shall meet the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) standards in Appendix A (relating to minimum requirements for motor vehicle brake liningSAE J998).
(3) A passenger car manufactured or assembled after June 30, 1967, and designated as a 1968 or later model shall be equipped with a service brake system of a design that rupture or failure of either the front or rear brake system will not result in the complete loss of braking function. Braking function may be obtained by hydraulic or other means through a normal brake mechanism. In the event of a rupture or failure of an actuating force component, the unaffected brakes shall be capable of applying adequate braking force to vehicle.
(4) Metal from a shoe may not contact the brake drums or rotors.
(5) Brake lines shall be approved for use as brake lines.
(1) A parking brake system shall be adequate to hold the vehicle on a surface free from ice or snow on a 20% grade with the vehicle in neutral.
(2) The parking brakes shall be separately actuated so that failure of any part of the service brake actuation system will not diminish the vehicles parking brake holding capability.
The provisions of this § 175.64 amended under the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S. § § 4103, 4301, 4501, 4521 and 6103.
The provisions of this § 175.64 adopted December 2, 1977, effective February 1, 1978, 7 Pa.B. 3499; amended October 29, 1982, effective February 1, 1983, 12 Pa.B. 3862; corrected November 12, 1982, effective February 1, 1983, 12 Pa.B. 3947; readopted December 2, 1988, effective December 3, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 5362; amended November 13, 1998, effective May 13, 1999, 28 Pa.B. 5670. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (221229) to (221230).
(1) Truck weight classification stickertrucks onlyshall be affixed to lower left hand corner of the windshield to the immediate right of the certificate of inspection.
(1) A vehicle specified under this subchapter having a sign, load or material which obstructs, obscures or impairs the drivers clear view of the highway or an intersecting highway shall have two outside rearview mirrors, one on the drivers side and one on the passengers side, each with a minimum reflective surface of 19.5 square inches.
(2) Rear window louvers are permitted only if the vehicle has at least two outside rearview mirrors, one on the drivers side and one on the passengers side, each with minimum reflective surfaces of 19.5 square inches.
(4) No object or material may be hung from the rearview mirror and no object or material may be hung, placed or attached in a position so as to materially obstruct, obscure or impair the drivers vision through the windshield or constitute a safety hazard.
(1) A vehicle manufactured as or permanently converted into a motor home with a GVW of 11,000 pounds or less may have windowsapproved glass onlytransparent screens and roll-up shades or curtains installed if the shades and curtains are securely fastened in the completely opened position to avoid covering a portion of window while the vehicle is being operated on the highway. Venetian blinds may not cover a window while the vehicle is operated on the highway.
(2) If a window is covered for installation of a wardrobe, cupboard or other convenience, it shall be factory installed or otherwise permanently installedoptional equipment or facsimile only. Two outside mirrors shall be installed to afford the operator a clear view 200 feet to the rear of the vehicle.
§ 175.69. Windshield defrosters.
Every windshield defroster system shall be in safe operating condition.
The provisions of this § 175.69 adopted October 29, 1982, effective February 1, 1983, 12 Pa.B. 3862; corrected November 12, 1982, effective February 1, 1983, 12 Pa.B. 3947; readopted December 2, 1988, effective December 3, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 5362. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (77509).
§ 175.70. Windshield washers.
A windshield washer system shall be installed and in safe operating condition on passenger cars and light trucks manufactured after 1968.
The provisions of this § 175.70 adopted October 29, 1982, effective February 1, 1983, 12 Pa.B. 3862; corrected November 12, 1982, effective February 1, 1983, 12 Pa.B. 3947; readopted December 2, 1988, effective December 3, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 5362. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (77509).
§ 175.71. Windshield wipers.
(a) Condition of windshield wipers. A wiper system shall be in safe operating condition as described in § 175.80 (relating to inspection procedure).
(b) Cleaning. A vehicle specified under this subchapter shall be equipped with a wiper system capable of cleaning rain, snow and other moisture from windshield and constructed so as to be operated by a switch conveniently located for use by the driver while in normal operating position.
(1) Wipers shall operate as specified by the manufacturer or a minimum of 45 cycles per minute if not specified.
The provisions of this § 175.71 adopted October 29, 1982, effective February 1, 1983, 12 Pa.B. 3862; corrected November 12, 1982, effective February 1, 1983, 12 Pa.B. 3947; readopted December 2, 1988, effective December 3, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 5362. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (77509) and (85995). § 175.72. Fuel systems.
(a) Condition of fuel systems. All components in a fuel system shall be in safe operating condition as described in § 175.80 (relating to inspection procedure).
(c) Accelerator operation. An accelerator control system shall return the engine throttle to the idle position when the operator removes the actuating force from the accelerator control.
The provisions of this § 175.72 adopted October 29, 1982, effective February 1, 1983, 12 Pa.B. 3862; corrected November 12, 1982, effective February 1, 1983, 12 Pa.B. 3947; readopted December 2, 1988, effective December 3, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 5362. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (85995).
§ 175.73. Speedometers.
The provisions of this § 175.73 adopted October 29, 1982, effective February 1, 1983, 12 Pa.B. 3862; corrected November 12, 1982, effective February 1, 1983, 12 Pa.B. 3947; readopted December 2, 1988, effective December 3, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 5362. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (85995).
§ 175.74. Odometers.
A vehicle specified under this subchapter, except a motor vehicle at least 25 years old, shall have an operating odometer calibrated to indicate total miles or kilometers driven.
The provisions of this § 175.74 adopted October 29, 1982, effective February 1, 1983, 12 Pa.B. 3862; corrected November 12, 1982, effective February 1, 1983, 12 Pa.B. 3947; readopted December 2, 1988, effective December 3, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 5362. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (85995).
§ 175.76. Horns and warning devices.
(a) Condition of horns and warning devices. All components of a horn or warning device shall be in safe operating condition as described in § 175.80 (relating to inspection procedure).
(b) Horn and warning device requirements. A vehicle specified under this subchapter shall have a horn or other warning device which is audible under normal conditions at a distance of not less than 200 feet. No vehicle shall be equipped with a siren, bell, whistle or similar device emitting an unreasonably loud or harsh sound except emergency vehicles and vehicles equipped with an anti-theft device.
The provisions of this § 175.76 adopted October 29, 1982, effective February 1, 1983, 12 Pa.B. 3862; corrected November 12, 1982, effective February 1, 1983, 12 Pa.B. 3947; amended December 30, 1983, effective December 31, 1983, 13 Pa.B. 4023; readopted December 2, 1988, effective December 3, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 5362. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (85996).
(C) The license plate is obscured so that the numbers cannot be identified. (D) The license plate lamp, if originally so equipped, does not illuminate the license plate.
(5) Check outside mirrors and reject if one or more of the following apply: (i) The mirror is cracked, broken or discolored.
(1) Check steering column and reject if one or more of the following apply: (i) Freeplay exceeds the following allowances: Wheel diameterFreeplay 16 inches or less2 inches 18 inches2 1/4 inches 20 inches2 1/2 inches
22 inches2 3/4 inches (ii) The gear box is loose on the frame.
(4) Check the brake pedal and reject if one or more of the following apply: (i) The brake pedal travel exceeds 80% of the total available travel unless originally designed to do so.
(vi) A tire is marked not for highway use, for racing purposes only or unsafe for highway use, or has a similar designation. (vii) There are other conditions or markings reasonably believed to render the tire unsafe for highway use.
(iv) The steering stops allow the tire to rub on the frame or chassis parts. (v) The front wheels are incapable of being turned to the right and left steering stops without binding or interference.
This section cited in 52 Pa. Code § 1017.5 (relating to basic vehicle standards); 52 Pa. Code § 1055.4 (relating to basic vehicle standards); 67 Pa. Code § 175.62 (relating to suspension); 67 Pa. Code § 175.63 (relating to steering); 67 Pa. Code § 175.64 (relating to braking systems); 67 Pa. Code § 175.65 (relating to tires and wheels); 67 Pa. Code § 175.66 (relating to lighting and electrical systems); 67 Pa. Code § 175.67 (relating to glazing); 67 Pa. Code § 175.68 (relating to mirrors); 67 Pa. Code § 175.71 (relating to windshield wipers); 67 Pa. Code § 175.72 (relating to fuel systems); 67 Pa. Code § 175.75 (relating to exhaust systems); 67 Pa. Code § 175.76 (relating to horns and warning devices); 67 Pa. Code § 175.77 (relating to body); 67 Pa. Code § 175.78 (relating to chassis); 67 Pa. Code § 175.203 (relating to braking systems); 67 Pa. Code § 175.206 (relating to glazing); 67 Pa. Code § 175.207 (relating to mirrors); and 67 Pa. Code § 175.208 (relating to body).
§ 175.81. [Reserved].
The provisions of this § 175.81 adopted December 2, 1978, effective February 1, 1978, 7 Pa.B. 3499; reserved October 29, 1982, effective February 1, 1983, 12 Pa.B. 3862; corrected November 12, 1982, effective February 1, 1983, 12 Pa.B. 3862. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (73469). § 175.82. [Reserved].
The provisions of this § 175.82 adopted December 2, 1978, effective February 1, 1978, 7 Pa.B. 3499; amended July 31, 1981, effective August 1, 1981, 11 Pa.B. 2686; reserved October 29, 1982, effective February 1, 1983, 12 Pa.B. 3862; corrected November 12, 1982, effective February 1, 1983, 12 Pa.B. 3862. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (73470), (56858) to (56859) and (63705).
§ 175.83. [Reserved].
The provisions of this § 175.83 adopted December 2, 1978, effective February 1, 1978, 7 Pa.B. 3499; reserved October 29, 1982, effective February 1, 1983, 12 Pa.B. 3862; amended July 14, 1978, effective August 1, 1978, 8 Pa.B. 2006; amended December 8, 1978, effective December 9, 1978, 8 Pa.B. 3495; amended July 31, 1981, effective August 1, 1981, 11 Pa.B. 2686; reserved October 29, 1982, effective February 1, 1983, 12 Pa.B. 3862; corrected November 12, 1982, effective February 1, 1983, 12 Pa.B. 3862. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (63705), (56862) to (56865), (63711) to (63712) and (73471).