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Help Subpart B - Lamps, reflective devices, and electrical wiring Code of Federal Regulations§ 393.11Lamps and reflective devices.(a)(1) Lamps and reflex reflectors. Table 1 specifies the requirements for lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment by the type of commercial motor vehicle. The diagrams in this section illustrate the position of the lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment specified in Table 1. All commercial motor vehicles manufactured on or after December 25, 1968, must, at a minimum, meet the applicable requirements of 49 CFR 571.108 (FMVSS No. 108) in effect at the time of manufacture of the vehicle. Commercial motor vehicles manufactured before December 25, 1968, must, at a minimum, meet the requirements of subpart B of part 393 in effect at the time of manufacture.(2) Exceptions: Pole trailers and trailer converter dollies must meet the part 393 requirements for lamps, reflective devices and electrical equipment in effect at the time of manufacture. Trailers which are equipped with conspicuity material which meets the requirements of §393.11(b) are not required to be equipped with the reflex reflectors listed in Table 1 if—(i) The conspicuity material is placed at the locations where reflex reflectors are required by Table 1; and(ii) The conspicuity material when installed on the motor vehicle meets the visibility requirements for the reflex reflectors.(b) Conspicuity Systems. Each trailer of 2,032 mm (80 inches) or more overall width, and with a GVWR over 4,536 kg (10,000 pounds), manufactured on or after December 1, 1993, except pole trailers and trailers designed exclusively for living or office use, shall be equipped with either retroreflective sheeting that meets the requirements of FMVSS No. 108 (S5.7.1), reflex reflectors that meet the requirements FMVSS No. 108 (S5.7.2), or a combination of retroreflective sheeting and reflex reflectors that meet the requirements of FMVSS No. 108 (S5.7.3). The conspicuity system shall be installed and located as specified in FMVSS No. 108 [S5.7.1.4 (for retroreflective sheeting), S5.7.2.2 (for reflex reflectors), S5.7.3 (for a combination of sheeting and reflectors)] and have certification and markings as required by S5.7.1.5 (for retroreflective tape) and S5.7.2.3 (for reflex reflectors).(c) Prohibition on the use of amber stop lamps and tail lamps. No commercial motor vehicle may be equipped with an amber stop lamp, a tail lamp, or other lamp which is optically combined with an amber stop lamp or tail lamp.Table 1 of § 393.11—Required Lamps and Reflectors on Commercial Motor VehiclesItem on the vehicleQuantityColorLocationPositionHeight above the road surface in millimeters (mm) (with English units in parenthesis) measured from the center of the lamp at curb weightVehicles for which the devices are requiredHeadlamps2WhiteFrontOn the front at the same height, with an equal number at each side of the vertical center line as far apart as practicableNot less than 559 mm (22 inches) nor more than 1,372 mm (54 inches)A, B, CTurn signal (front). See footnotes #2 and 122AmberAt or near the frontOne on each side of the vertical centerline at the same height and as far apart as practicableNot less than 381 mm (15 inches) nor more than 2,108 mm (83 inches)A, B, CIdentification lamps (front). See footnote #13AmberFrontAs close as practicable to the top of the vehicle, at the same height, and as close as practicable to the vertical centerline of the vehicle (or the vertical centerline of the cab where different from the centerline of the vehicle) with lamp centers spaced not less than 152 mm (6 inches) or more than 305 mm (12 inches) apart. Alternatively, the front lamps may be located as close as practicable to the top of the cabAll three on the same level as close as practicable to the top of the motor vehicleB, CTail lamps. See footnotes #5 and 112RedRearOne lamp on each side of the vertical centerline at the same height and as far apart as practicableBoth on the same level between 381 mm (15 inches) and 1,829 mm (72 inches)A, B, C, D, E, F, G, HCode of Federal Regulations398Table 1 of § 393.11—Required Lamps and Reflectors on Commercial Motor VehiclesItem on the vehicleQuantityColorLocationPositionHeight above the road surface in millimeters (mm) (with English units in parenthesis) measured from the center of the lamp at curb weightVehicles for which the devices are requiredStop lamps. See footnotes #5 and 132RedRearOne lamp on each side of the vertical centerline at the same height and as far apart as practicableBoth on the same level between 381 mm (15 inches) and 1,829 mm (72 inches)A, B, C, D, E, F, GClearance lamps. See footnotes #8, 9, 10, 15 & 172AmberOne on each side of the front of the vehicleOne on each side of the vertical centerline to indicate overall widthBoth on the same level as high as practicableB, C, D, G, H2RedOne on each side of the rear of the vehicleOne on each side of the vertical centerline to indicate overall widthBoth on the same level as high as practicableB, D, G, HReflex reflector, intermediate (side)2AmberOne on each sideAt or near the midpoint between the front and rear side marker lamps, if the length of the vehicle is more than 9,144 mm (30 feet)Between 381 mm (15inches) and 1,524 (60 inches)A, B, D, F, GReflex reflector (rear). See footnotes #5, 6, and 82RedRearOne on each side of the vertical centerline, as far apart as practicable and at the same heightBoth on the same level, between 381 mm (15 inches) and 1,524 mm (60 inches)A, B, C, D, E, F, GReflex reflector (rear side).2RedOne on each side (rear)As far to the rear as practicableBoth on the same level, between 381 mm (15 inches) and 1,524 mm (60 inches)A, B, D, F, GReflex reflector (front side). See footnote #162AmberOne on each side (front)As far to the front as practicableBetween 381 mm (15 inches) and 1,524 mm (60 inches)A, B, C, D, F, GLicense plate lamp (rear). See footnote #111WhiteAt rear license plate to illuminate the plate from the top or sidesNo requirementsA, B, C, D, F, GSide marker lamp (front). See footnote #162AmberOne on each sideAs far to the front as practicableNot less than 381 mm (15 inches)A, B, C, D, FSide marker lamp intermediate2AmberOne on each sideAt or near the midpoint between the front and rear side marker lamps, if the length of the vehicle is more than 9,144 mm (30 feet)Not less tan 381 mm (15 inches)A, B, D, F, GCode of Federal Regulations399Side marker lamp (rear). See footnotes #4 and 82RedOne on each sideAs far to the rear as practicableNot less than 381 mm (15 inches), and on the rear of trailers not more than 1,524 mm (60 inches)A, B, D, F, GTurn signal (rear). See footnotes #5 and 122Amber or redRearOne lamp on each side of the vertical centerline as far apart as practicableBoth on the same level, between 381 mm (15 inches) and 2,108 mm (83 inches)A, B, C, D, E, F, GIdentification lamp (rear). See footnotes #3, 7, and 153RedRearOne as close as practicable to the vertical centerline. One on each side with lamp centers spaced not less than 152 mm (6 inches) or more than 305 mm (12 inches) apartAll three on the same level as close as practicable to the top of the vehicleB, D, GVehicular hazard warning signal flasher lamps. See footnotes #5 and 122AmberFrontOne lamp on each side of the vertical centerline, as far apart as practicableBoth on the same level, between 381 mm (15 inches) and 2,108 mm (83 inches)A, B, C2Amber or redRearOne lamp on each side of the vertical centerline, as far apart as practicableBoth on the same level, between 381 mm (15 inches) and 2,108 mm (83 inches)A, B, C, D, E, F, GBackup lamp. See footnote #141 or 2WhiteRearRearNo requirementA, B, CParking lamp2Amber or whiteFrontOne lamp on each side of the vertical centerline, as far apart as practicableBoth on the same level, between 381 mm (15 inches) and 2,108 mm (83 inches)A
A. Buses and trucks less than 2,032 mm (80 inches) in overall width.B. Buses and trucks 2,032 mm (80 inches) or more in overall width.C. Truck tractors.D. Semitrailers and full trailers 2,032 mm (80 inches) or more in overall width except converter dollies.E. Converter dolly.F. Semitrailers and full trailers less than 2,032 mm (80 inches) in overall width.G. Pole trailers.H. Projecting loads.Note: Lamps and reflectors may be combined as permitted by §393.22 and S5.4 of 49 CFR 571.108, Equipment combinations.Footnote—1 Identification lamps may be mounted on the vertical centerline of the cab where different from the centerline of the vehicle, except where the cab is not more than 42 inches wide at the front roofline, then a single lamp at the center of the cab shall be deemed to comply with the requirements for identification lamps. No part of the identification lamps or their mountings may extend below the top of the vehicle windshield.Footnote—2 Unless the turn signals on the front are so constructed (double-faced) and located as to be visible to passing drivers, two turn signals are required on the rear of the truck tractor, one at each side as far apart as practicable. Footnote—3 The identification lamps need not be visible or lighted if obscured by a vehicle in the same combination. Footnote—4 Any semitrailer or full trailer manufactured on or after March 1, 1979, shall be equipped with rear side-marker lamps at a height of not less than 381 mm (15 inches), and on the rear of trailers not more than 1,524 mm (60 inches) above the road surface, as measured from the center of the lamp on the vehicle at curb weight. Footnote—5 Each converter dolly, when towed singly by another vehicle and not as part of a full trailer, shall be equipped with one stop lamp, one tail lamp, and two reflectors (one on each side of the vertical centerline, as far apart as practicable) on the rear. Each converter dolly shall be equipped with rear turn signals and vehicular hazard warning signal flasher lamps when towed singly by another vehicle and not as part of a full trailer, if the converter dolly obscures the turn signals at the rear of the towing vehicle.Footnote—6 Pole trailers shall be equipped with two reflex reflectors on the rear, one on each side of the vertical centerline as far apart as practicable, to indicate the extreme width of the trailer. Footnote—7 Pole trailers, when towed by motor vehicles with rear identification lamps meeting the requirements of § 393.11 and mounted at a height greater than the load being transported on the pole trailer, are not required to have rear identification lamps. Footnote—8 Pole trailers shall have on the rearmost support for the load: (1) two front clearance lamps, one on each side of the vehicle, both on the same level and as high as practicable to indicate the overall width of the pole trailer; (2) two rear clearance lamps, one on each side of the vehicle, both on the same level and as high as practicable to indicate the overall width of the pole trailer; (3) two rear side marker lamps, one on each side of the vehicle, both on the same level, not less than 375 mm (15 inches) above the road surface; (4) two rear reflex reflectors, one on each side, both on the same level, not less than 375 mm (15 inches) above the road surface to indicate maximum width of the pole trailer; and (5) one red reflector on each side of the rearmost support for the load. Lamps and reflectors may be combined as allowed in § 393.22.Footnote—9 Any motor vehicle transporting a load which extends more than 102 mm (4 inches) beyond the overall width of the motor vehicle shall be equipped with the following lamps in addition to other required lamps when operated during the hours when headlamps are required to be used. (1) The foremost edge of that portion of the load which projects beyond the side of the vehicle shall be marked (at its outermost extremity) with an amber lamp visible from the front and side.(2) The rearmost edge of that portion of the load which projects beyond the side of the vehicle shall be marked (at its outermost extremity) with a red lamp visible from the rear and side.(3) If the projecting load does not measure more than 914 mm (3 feet) from front to rear, it shall be marked with an amber lamp visible from the front, both sides, and rear, except that if the projection is located at or near the rear it shall be marked by a red lamp visible from front, side, and rear.Footnote—10 Projections beyond rear of motor vehicles. Motor vehicles transporting loads which extend more than 1,219 mm (4 feet) beyond the rear of the motor vehicle, or which have tailboards or tailgates extending more than 1,219 mm (4 feet) beyond the body, shall have these projections marked as follows when the vehicle is operated during the hours when headlamps are required to be used: (1) On each side of the projecting load, one red side marker lamp, visible from the side, located so as to indicate maximum overhang.(2) On the rear of the projecting load, two red lamps, visible from the rear, one at each side; and two red reflectors visible from the rear, one at each side, located so as to indicate maximum width.Footnote—11 To be illuminated when tractor headlamps are illuminated. Footnote—12 Every bus, truck, and truck tractor shall be equipped with a signaling system that, in addition to signaling turning movements, shall have a switch or combination of switches that will cause the two front turn signals and the two rear signals to flash simultaneously as a vehicular traffic signal warning, required by § 392.22(a). The system shall be capable of flashing simultaneously with the ignition of the vehicle on or off.Footnote—13 To be actuated upon application of service brakes.Footnote—14 Backup lamp required to operate when bus, truck, or truck tractor is in reverse. Footnote—15(1) For the purposes of § 393.11, the term “overall width” refers to the nominal design dimension of the widest part of the vehicle, exclusive of the signal lamps, marker lamps, outside rearview mirrors, flexible fender extensions, and mud flaps.(2) Clearance lamps may be mounted at a location other than on the front and rear if necessary to indicate the overall width of a vehicle, or for protection from damage during normal operation of the vehicle.(3) On a trailer, the front clearance lamps may be mounted at a height below the extreme height if mounting at the extreme height results in the lamps failing to mark the overall width of the trailer.(4) On a truck tractor, clearance lamps mounted on the cab may be located to indicate the width of the cab, rather than the width of the vehicle.(5) When the rear identification lamps are mounted at the extreme height of a vehicle, rear clearance lamps are not required to be located as close as practicable to the top of the vehicle.Footnote—16 A trailer subject to this part that is less than 1829 mm (6 feet) in overall length, including the trailer tongue, need not be equipped with front side marker lamps and front side reflex reflectors.Footnote—17 A boat trailer subject to this part whose overall width is 2032 mm (80 inches) or more need not be equipped with both front and rear clearance lamps provided an amber (front) and red (rear) clearance lamp is located at or near the midpoint on each side so as to indicate its extreme width.Code of Federal Regulations401Code of Federal Regulations402Code of Federal Regulations403Code of Federal Regulations404Code of Federal Regulations405
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