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Pennsylvania Code › Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION › Part I - Department of Transportation › Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions › Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics › Chapter 175 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION › Subchapter G - RECREATIONAL, SEMI AND UTILITY TRAILERS › Section 175.130 - Inspection procedure

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(a)
External inspection.
An external inspection of a trailer over
						3,000 pounds registered gross weight shall be performed as follows:
(1) Verify ownership, legality and proof of
						financial responsibility. For the purpose of this subchapter, ownership and
						legality shall be proven by a vehicle registration card, certificate of title
						or manufacturer's statement of origin. When a vehicle being held for resale is
						presented for inspection by a dealer licensed to sell vehicles in this
						Commonwealth, a VIN-specific auction slip or VIN-specific secure power of
						attorney evidencing the dealership's acquisition of the vehicle, or both, may
						be presented instead of a vehicle registration card, certificate of title or
						manufacturer's statement of origin. Reject if one or more of the following
						apply:
(i) When vehicle ownership and legality
						are demonstrated by presentation of certificate of title, manufacturer's
						statement of origin, VIN-specific auction slip or VIN-specific secure power of
						attorney:
(A) The VIN is not in agreement with
						the certificate of title, manufacturer's statement of origin, VIN-specific
						auction slip or VIN-specific secure power of attorney. Exception: If only one
						digit is incorrect or two digits are transposed, and the owner provides
						evidence that the appropriate Department form has been completed to correct the
						error or transposition.
(B) The VIN
						plate is not securely fastened or is defaced, misplaced or missing.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION › Part I - Department of Transportation › Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions › Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics › Chapter 175 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION › Subchapter H - MOTORCYCLES › Section 175.141 - Application of subchapter

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Equipment standards set forth in this subchapter apply
						  to all motorcycles being driven on highways.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION › Part I - Department of Transportation › Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions › Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics › Chapter 175 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION › Subchapter H - MOTORCYCLES › Section 175.142 - Suspension

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(a)
Condition of suspension components.
Every suspension component
						shall be in safe operating condition as described in §
												175.160 (relating to inspection
						procedure).
(b)
Suspension
						system.
A motorcycle shall be equipped with a suspension system.
(1) A motorcycle shall be equipped with a
						suspension system on at least the front wheel.
(2) The suspension system shall be effective
						in reducing road shock and shall be designed for the purpose of maximizing the
						vehicle's stability.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION › Part I - Department of Transportation › Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions › Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics › Chapter 175 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION › Subchapter H - MOTORCYCLES › Section 175.143 - Steering

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(a)
Condition of steering components
. The steering assembly and
						steering mechanism shall be in safe operating condition as described in §
												175.160 (relating to inspection
						procedure).
(b)
Condition
						of steering
. A motorcycle shall meet the following specifications in
						relation to front wheel geometry:
(1) Maximum
						rake: 45°. Maximum trail: 14 inches positive.
(2) Minimum rake: 20°. Minimum trail: 2
						inches positive.
(3) Minimum rake
						and minimum trail are not applicable to three-wheel motorcycles unless the
						third wheel is derived from a sidecar.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION › Part I - Department of Transportation › Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions › Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics › Chapter 175 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION › Subchapter H - MOTORCYCLES › Section 175.144 - Braking systems

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(a)
Condition of braking systems
. Braking systems and components
						shall be in safe operating condition as described in §
												175.160 (relating to inspection
						procedure).
(b)
Service
						brakes
. A motorcycle shall be equipped with a service brake system.
						See
						75 Pa.C.S. §
													4502
						(relating to general requirements for braking systems).
(1) The service brakes shall act on all
						wheels upon application and shall be capable of stopping the vehicle in not
						more than the maximum stopping distance prescribed in Table I (relating to
						brake performance).
(2) The service
						brake system shall act upon all wheels according to the vehicle manufacturer's
						specifications, except on a vehicle being towed in driveaway-towaway operation
						or side cars not originally equipped.
(3) The brake lining and brake fluids shall
						be of type approved by vehicle manufacturer or shall meet the Society of
						Automotive Engineers (SAE) standards (J998, January 1980)-Appendix A (relating
						to minimum requirements for motor vehicle brake linings-SAE J998).
(4) The service brake system shall be 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 actuating force component, the unaffected
						brakes shall be capable of applying adequate braking force to
						vehicle.
(5) Metal from the shoe or
						caliper may not contact brake drums or rotors.
(6) Brake lines shall be approved for use as
						brake lines.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION › Part I - Department of Transportation › Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions › Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics › Chapter 175 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION › Subchapter H - MOTORCYCLES › Section 175.145 - Tires and wheels

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(a)
Condition of tires and wheels
. Tires and wheels shall be in
						safe operating condition as described in §
												175.160 (relating to inspection
						procedure).
(b)
Tire
						standards
. A motorcycle shall have tires that were manufactured in
						conformance with standards contained in Chapter 159 (relating to new pneumatic
						tires). See
						75 Pa.C.S. §
													4525
						(relating to tire equipment and traction surfaces). Tires with equivalent
						metric size designations may be used.
(c)
Nonpneumatic tires
. A
						motorcycle operated on a highway may not be equipped with nonpneumatic
						tires.
(d)
Ice grips or
						studs
. A tire may not be equipped with ice grips or tire studs or
						wear-resisting material which have projections exceeding 2/32 inch beyond the
						tread of the traction surface of the tire.
(e)
Antique vehicle pneumatic tire
						exemption
. An antique vehicle may be equipped with nonpneumatic tires
						if originally equipped by the manufacturer.
The provisions of this §
														175.145 amended under the Vehicle
							 Code,
							 75 Pa.C.S. §§
															4103,
							 4301,
							 4501,
							 4521 and
							 6103.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION › Part I - Department of Transportation › Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions › Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics › Chapter 175 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION › Subchapter H - MOTORCYCLES › Section 175.146 - Lighting and electrical systems

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(a)
Condition of lamps and switches.
Every required lamp or switch
						shall be in safe operating condition as described in §
												175.160 (relating to inspection
						procedure).
(b)
Lighting
						standards.
Lamps shall comply with the vehicle lighting equipment
						requirements of Tables II, IV and V; Chapter 153; and
						75 Pa.C.S. §
													4301.
(c)
Headlamp system.
A
						motorcycle driven on a highway shall have at least one and no more than two
						headlamps. See
						75 Pa.C.S. §
													4303(a) (relating to general
						lighting requirements).
(1) Lamps in the
						headlamp system shall be of Type I or Type II construction. On one-lamp system,
						the lamp shall be located in the center of the vehicle. On a two-lamp system,
						the lamps shall be symetrically located on each side of the vehicle's vertical
						centerline.
(2) The headlamp low
						beam minimum candlepower shall not be less than 7,500.
(3) The headlamp high beam minimum
						candlepower shall not be less than 10,000.
(4) Every headlamp shall be aimed to comply
						with inspection procedure of this subchapter.
(5) Approved SAE modulating lamps are
						legal.
(6) A motorcycle shall be
						equipped with a manual dimmer switch conveniently located for use by the driver
						while in a normal operating position. An automatic dimming device may be used
						in addition to a manual switch.
(7)
						A motorcycle shall be equipped with a beam indicator which shall be lighted
						whenever the high beam of light from the headlamp is in use and shall not
						otherwise be lighted. The indicator shall be so located that when lighted it is
						readily visible without glare to the operator of the vehicle.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION › Part I - Department of Transportation › Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions › Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics › Chapter 175 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION › Subchapter H - MOTORCYCLES › Section 175.147 - Glazing

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(a)
Condition of glazing.
Glazing shall meet the requirements of
						Chapter 161 (relating to glazing materials). See
						75 Pa.C.S. §
													4526
						(relating to safety glass).
(b)
Safety glazing.
A motorcycle may be equipped with a
						windscreen. This subsection does not apply to a vehicle manufactured or
						assembled before January 1, 1934, if the original glazing is not cracked or
						discolored.
(c)
Stickers.
Out-of-State inspection stickers, tax stamps, road
						use permits or other government-related permits-all municipalities and
						states-may be placed at the lower left- or right-hand corner of the
						windscreen.
(d)
Obstructions.
A vehicle specified under this subchapter shall
						have glazing free from obstructions as described in §
												175.160 (relating to inspection
						procedure).
(1) With the exception of the
						materials in paragraph (3), signs, posters or other materials, whose design
						prevents a driver from seeing through the material, may not be placed on the
						windscreen or a side wing or side window so as to obstruct, obscure or impair
						the driver's clear view of the highway or an intersecting highway. Under FMVSS
						No. 205, these restrictions do not apply to the rear side windows, rear wings
						or rear window of vehicles subject to this subchapter, if so
						equipped.
(2) The requirements of
						this subsection also apply to glass etchings, except those used for vehicle
						identification.
(3) A sun screening
						device or other material which does not permit a person to see or view the
						inside of the vehicle is prohibited unless otherwise permitted by FMVSS No.
						205, or a certificate of exemption has been issued in compliance with §
													175.265 (relating to exemption
						provisions). See Table X for specific requirements for vehicles subject to this
						subchapter.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION › Part I - Department of Transportation › Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions › Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics › Chapter 175 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION › Subchapter H - MOTORCYCLES › Section 175.148 - Mirrors

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(a)
Condition of mirrors.
Mirrors shall be in safe operating
						condition as described in §
												175.160 (relating to inspection
						procedure).
(b)
Rearview
						mirrors.
A motorcycle shall be equipped with at least one rearview
						mirror or similar device. If a certificate of exemption for a sun screening
						device or other material has been issued, rearview mirrors, each with a minimum
						reflective surface of 12 1/2 square inches for a flat mirror or 10 square
						inches for a convex mirror, shall be installed on both sides of a motorcycle. A
						vehicle for which a certificate of exemption has been issued for medical
						reasons may be equipped with only a left outside rearview mirror, unless
						originally equipped with an outside rearview mirror on both sides of the
						vehicle.
(1) A mirror may not be cracked,
						broken or discolored.
(2) A mirror
						shall hold adjustment.
(3) A mirror
						shall provide an unobstructed view of the highway to the rear of the vehicle
						for a distance of not less than 200 feet.
(4) A mirror shall provide a minimum
						reflective surface of 12 1/2 square inches for a flat mirror or 10 square
						inches for a convex mirror.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION › Part I - Department of Transportation › Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions › Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics › Chapter 175 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION › Subchapter H - MOTORCYCLES › Section 175.149 - Fuel systems

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(a)
Condition of fuel systems.
All components in the fuel system
						shall be in safe operating condition as described in §
												175.160 (relating to inspection
						procedure).
(b)
Fuel system
						requirements.
The fuel system components shall be leakproof and shall
						be fastened securely to the vehicle with fasteners designed for that
						purpose.
(c)
Accelerator
						operation.
The accelerator control system shall return the engine
						throttle to the idle position when the operator removes the actuating force
						from the accelerator control.
(d)
Filler cap.
The fuel system shall be equipped with a filler
						cap.
(e)
Alternate fuel
						systems.
See Subchapter M (relating to alternate fuel systems and
						controls).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION › Part I - Department of Transportation › Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions › Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics › Chapter 175 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION › Subchapter H - MOTORCYCLES › Section 175.150 - Speedometers

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Every motorcycle shall have an operating speedometer
						  calibrated to indicate miles per hour or kilometers per hour.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION › Part I - Department of Transportation › Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions › Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics › Chapter 175 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION › Subchapter H - MOTORCYCLES › Section 175.151 - Odometers

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Every motorcycle shall have an operating odometer
						  calibrated to indicate total miles or kilometers driven, except a motorcycle at
						  least 25 years old.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION › Part I - Department of Transportation › Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions › Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics › Chapter 175 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION › Subchapter H - MOTORCYCLES › Section 175.152 - Exhaust systems

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(a)
Condition of exhaust system
. All components of the exhaust
						system shall be in safe operating condition as described in §
												175.160 (relating to inspection
						procedure).
(b)
Exhaust
						system requirements
. A motorcycle shall be equipped with a muffler or
						other effective noise-suppressing system in good working order and in constant
						operation. A muffler or exhaust system may not be equipped with a cutout,
						bypass or similar device and a muffler may not show evidence of external
						repair.
(1) The exhaust system of a motorcycle
						may not be modified in a manner which will amplify or increase noise emitted by
						the motor of the vehicle above the maximum level permitted by Chapter 157
						(relating to established sound levels).
(2) An exposed exhaust system shall be
						equipped with adequate heat shield or protective system or be located to
						prevent contact by operator or passenger.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION › Part I - Department of Transportation › Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions › Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics › Chapter 175 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION › Subchapter H - MOTORCYCLES › Section 175.153 - Horns and warning devices

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(a)
Condition of horns and warning devices.
All components of the
						horn or warning device shall be in safe operating condition as described in
						§
												175.160 (relating to inspection
						procedure).
(b)
Horn and
						warning device requirements.
A motorcycle 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.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION › Part I - Department of Transportation › Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions › Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics › Chapter 175 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION › Subchapter H - MOTORCYCLES › Section 175.154 - Body

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(a)
Condition of body.
All items on the body shall be in safe
						operating condition as described in §
												175.160 (relating to inspection
						procedure).
(b)
Fenders.
The wheels of a motorcycle shall be equipped with
						fenders of a type used as original equipment. At no time shall a tire come in
						contact with the body, fenders or chassis of the vehicle.
(c)
Protruding objects.
A
						motorcycle shall have no torn metal, glass or other loose or dislocated parts
						protruding from body.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION › Part I - Department of Transportation › Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions › Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics › Chapter 175 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION › Subchapter H - MOTORCYCLES › Section 175.155 - Chassis

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(a)
Condition of chassis.
All items on the chassis shall be in
						safe operating condition as described in §
												175.160 (relating to inspection
						procedure).
(b)
Vehicle
						frame.
A vehicle frame shall be in solid condition.
(c)
Seats.
A motorcycle
						shall be equipped with a seat for the operator which is firmly anchored to the
						frame or support. No metal spring shall protrude from the driver's
						seat.
(d)
Chain guard or
						drive shaft cover.
A covering device to prevent contact with a rider
						while in a normal riding position shall be provided.
(e)
Stands.
A motorcycle
						stand shall operate and be strong enough to support the vehicle and stay in the
						proper position when not holding the bike in standing position.
(f)
Hand-hold.
A hand-hold
						device shall be provided if the motorcycle is designed to carry more than one
						person.
(g)
Footrests.
A motorcycle operated or driven upon the highway
						shall have footrests for each person operating or riding upon the
						vehicle.
(h)
Highway
						bars.
If the motorcycle is so equipped, highway bars shall have a
						maximum width of 26 inches and shall be located less than 15 inches from the
						foot controls and shall not interfere with the operation of foot
						controls.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION › Part I - Department of Transportation › Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions › Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics › Chapter 175 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION › Subchapter H - MOTORCYCLES › Section 175.160 - Inspection procedure

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(a)
External inspection.
An external inspection shall be performed
						as follows:
(1) Verify ownership, legality and
						proof of financial responsibility. For the purpose of this subchapter,
						ownership and legality shall be proven by a vehicle registration card,
						certificate of title or manufacturer's statement of origin. When a vehicle
						being held for resale is presented for inspection by a dealer licensed to sell
						vehicles in this Commonwealth, a VIN-specific auction slip or VIN-specific
						secure power of attorney evidencing the dealership's acquisition of the
						vehicle, or both, may be presented instead of a vehicle registration card,
						certificate of title or manufacturer's statement of origin. Reject if one or
						more of the following apply:
(i) When vehicle
						ownership and legality are demonstrated by presentation of certificate of
						title, manufacturer's statement of origin, VIN-specific auction slip or
						VIN-specific secure power of attorney:
(A) The
						VIN is not in agreement with the certificate of title, manufacturer's statement
						of origin, VIN-specific auction slip or VIN-specific secure power of attorney.
						Exception: If only one digit is incorrect or two digits are transposed, and the
						owner provides evidence that the appropriate Department form has been completed
						to correct the error or transposition.
(B) The VIN plate is not securely fastened or
						is defaced, misplaced or missing.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION › Part I - Department of Transportation › Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions › Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics › Chapter 175 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION › Subchapter J - MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES AND MOTORIZED PEDALCYCLES › Section 175.171 - Application

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Equipment standards set forth in this subchapter apply
						  to all motor-driven cycles and motorized pedalcycles driven on
						  highways.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION › Part I - Department of Transportation › Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions › Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics › Chapter 175 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION › Subchapter J - MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES AND MOTORIZED PEDALCYCLES › Section 175.172 - Steering

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(a)
Condition of steering components.
The steering assembly and
						steering mechanism shall be in safe operating condition as described in §
												175.190 (relating to inspection
						procedure).
(b)
Steering
						head.
The steering head shall be provided with a bearing or similar
						device allowing the steering shaft to turn freely in a rotating
						fashion.
(c)
Handlebars.
Nothing in this subchapter prohibits a
						motor-driven cycle or pedalcycle from being equipped with a steering wheel
						instead of handlebars.
(1) The handlebars or
						steering system shall be of a sturdy construction adequate in size and length
						to provide proper leverage for steering and capable of withstanding a minimum
						force of 100 pounds applied to each handle grip in any direction.
(2) The handlebars or steering system shall
						be designed so as not to restrict front fork movement and shall be capable of
						vertical adjustment.
(3) The
						handlebar design shall provide a minimum of 18 inches between ends, after final
						assembly.
(4) The handlebars shall
						be equipped with grips of nonslip design and materials.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION › Part I - Department of Transportation › Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions › Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics › Chapter 175 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION › Subchapter J - MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES AND MOTORIZED PEDALCYCLES › Section 175.173 - Braking systems

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(a)
Condition of braking systems.
Braking systems and components
						shall be in safe operating condition as described in §
												175.190 (relating to inspection
						procedure).
(b)
Service
						brakes.
A vehicle specified under this subchapter shall be equipped
						with a service brake system. See
						75 Pa.C.S. §
													4502
						(relating to general requirements for braking systems).
(1) The service brakes shall act on all
						wheels upon application and shall be capable of stopping the vehicle in not
						more than the maximum stopping distance prescribed in Table I.
(2) A service brake system shall act upon all
						wheels according to the vehicle manufacturer's specifications, except on a
						vehicle being towed in driveaway-towaway operation or side cars not originally
						equipped.
(3) 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 (J998, January 1980).
						See Appendix A (relating to minimum requirements for motor vehicle brake
						linings-SAE J998).
(4) A vehicle
						specified under this subchapter 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 normal brake mechanism. In the
						event of a rupture or failure of an actuating force component, the unaffected
						brakes shall be capable of applying an adequate braking force to
						vehicle.
(5) Metal from the shoe or
						caliper shall not contact the brake drums or rotors of the cycle if so
						equipped.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION › Part I - Department of Transportation › Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions › Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics › Chapter 175 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION › Subchapter J - MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES AND MOTORIZED PEDALCYCLES › Section 175.174 - Tires and wheels

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(a)
Condition of tires and wheels.
Tires and wheels shall be in
						safe operating condition as described in §
												175.190 (relating to inspection
						procedure).
(b)
Tire
						conditions.
The tires may not bear a marking or condition which may
						render the tire unsafe for highway use. The tires must be free of partial
						exposure of ply or cord; blow-out patches; bumps, bulges or separation; and
						regrooving and recutting below the original tread design depth.
(c)
Tire standards.
A
						vehicle specified under this subchapter shall have tires manufactured in
						conformance with standards in Chapter 159 (relating to new pneumatic tires).
						See
						75 Pa.C.S. §
													4525
						(relating to tire equipment and traction surfaces). Tires with equivalent
						metric size designations may be used.
(d)
Nonpneumatic tires.
No
						vehicle specified under this subchapter operated on highway shall be equipped
						with nonpneumatic tires.
(e)
Ice grips or studs.
No tire shall be equipped with ice grips
						or tire studs of wear-resisting material which have projections exceeding 2/32
						inch beyond the tread of the traction surface of the tire.
(f)
Antique vehicle pneumatic tire
						exemption.
An antique vehicle may be equipped with nonpneumatic tires
						if originally equipped by the manufacturer.
(g)
Wheel conditions.
The
						wheels shall conform to the manufacturer's specifications and may not be bent,
						cracked, welded or damaged so as to affect safe operating conditions. The
						wheels shall be free of missing and loose studs and bolts or an improper thread
						engagement.
The provisions of this §
														175.174 amended under the Vehicle
							 Code,
							 75 Pa.C.S. §§
															4103,
							 4301,
							 4501,
							 4521 and
							 6103.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION › Part I - Department of Transportation › Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions › Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics › Chapter 175 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION › Subchapter J - MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES AND MOTORIZED PEDALCYCLES › Section 175.175 - Lighting and electrical systems

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 28, July 13, 2024
(a)
Condition of lamps and switches.
Every required lamp or switch
						shall be in safe operating condition as described in §
												175.190 (relating to inspection
						procedure).
(b)
Lighting
						standards.
A vehicle specified under this subchapter driven on
						highways shall have lamps which comply with Tables II, IV and V; Chapter 153;
						and
						75 Pa.C.S. §
													4301.
(c)
Headlamp system.
A
						vehicle specified under this subchapter driven on the highway shall have at
						least one and no more than two headlamps. See
						75 Pa.C.S. §
													4303(a) (relating to general
						lighting requirements).
(1) Lamps in a
						headlamp system shall be of Type I or Type II construction. On one-lamp system,
						the lamp shall be located in the center of the vehicle. On a two-lamp system,
						the lamps shall be symmetrically located on each side of the vehicle's vertical
						centerline.
(2) The headlamp low
						beam minimum candlepower shall not be less than 7,500.
(3) The headlamp high beam minimum
						candlepower shall not be less than 10,000.
(4) Every headlamp shall be aimed to comply
						with § 175.190.
(5) Approved
						SAE modulating lamps are legal.
(6)
						A vehicle specified under this subchapter shall be equipped with a manual
						dimmer switch conveniently located for use for the driver while in a normal
						operating position. An automatic dimming device may be used in addition to a
						manual switch.
(7) A vehicle
						specified under this subchapter shall be equipped with a beam indicator, which
						shall be lighted whenever the high beam of light from the headlamp is in use,
						and shall not otherwise be lighted. The indicator shall be so located that when
						lighted it is readily visible without glare to the operator of the
						vehicle.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION › Part I - Department of Transportation › Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions › Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics › Chapter 175 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION › Subchapter J - MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES AND MOTORIZED PEDALCYCLES › Section 175.176 - Glazing

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(a)
Condition of glazing.
Glazing shall meet the requirements of
						Chapter 161 (relating to glazing materials). See
						75 Pa.C.S. §
													4526
						(relating to safety glass).
(b)
Safety glazing.
A vehicle specified under this subchapter may
						be equipped with a windscreen. Requirements of this subsection do not apply to
						a vehicle manufactured or assembled before January 1, 1934, if original glazing
						is not cracked or discolored.
(c)
Stickers.
Out-of-State inspection stickers, tax stamps, road
						use permits or other government-related permits-all municipalities and
						states-may be placed at the lower left- or right-hand corner of
						windscreen.
(d)
Obstructions.
A vehicle specified under this subchapter shall
						have glazing free from obstructions as described in §
												175.190 (relating to inspection
						procedure).
(1) With the exception of
						materials in paragraph (3), signs, posters or other materials, whose design
						prevents a driver from seeing through the material, may not be placed on the
						windscreen or a side wing or a side window so as to obstruct, obscure or impair
						the driver's clear view of the highway or an intersecting highway. Under FMVSS
						No. 205, these restrictions do not apply to the rear side windows, rear wings
						or rear window of vehicles subject to this subchapter, if so
						equipped.
(2) The requirements of
						this subsection also apply to glass etchings, except those used for vehicle
						identification.
(3) A sun screening
						device or other material which does not permit a person to see or view the
						inside of the vehicle is prohibited unless otherwise permitted by FMVSS No.
						205, or a certificate of exemption has been issued in compliance with §
													175.265 (relating to exemption
						provisions). See Table X for specific requirements for vehicles subject to this
						subchapter.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION › Part I - Department of Transportation › Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions › Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics › Chapter 175 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION › Subchapter J - MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES AND MOTORIZED PEDALCYCLES › Section 175.177 - Mirrors

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(a)
Condition of mirrors.
Mirrors shall be in safe operating
						condition as described in §
												175.190 (relating to inspection
						procedure).
(b)
Rearview
						mirrors.
A vehicle specified under this subchapter shall be equipped
						with at least one rearview mirror or similar device. If a certificate of
						exemption for a sun screening device or other material has been issued,
						rearview mirrors, each with a minimum reflective surface of 12 1/2 square
						inches for a flat mirror or 10 square inches for a convex mirror, shall be
						installed on both sides of a motor-driven cycle or motorized pedalcycle. A
						vehicle for which a certificate of exemption has been issued for medical
						reasons may be equipped with only a left outside rearview mirror, unless
						originally equipped with an outside rearview mirror on both sides of the
						vehicle.
(1) A mirror may not be cracked,
						broken or discolored.
(2) A mirror
						shall hold adjustment.
(3) A mirror
						shall provide an unobstructed view of highway to the rear of the vehicle for a
						distance of not less than 200 feet.
(4) A mirror shall provide a minimum
						reflective surface of 12 1/2 square inches for a flat mirror or 10 square
						inches for a convex mirror.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION › Part I - Department of Transportation › Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions › Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics › Chapter 175 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION › Subchapter J - MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES AND MOTORIZED PEDALCYCLES › Section 175.178 - Fuel systems

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(a)
Condition of fuel systems.
All components in the fuel system
						shall be in safe operating condition as described in §
												175.190 (relating to inspection
						procedure).
(b)
Fuel system
						requirements.
The fuel system components shall be leakproof and shall
						be fastened securely to the vehicle with fasteners designed for that
						purpose.
(c)
Accelerator
						operation.
If the vehicle was originally equipped with an accelerator
						control system, the accelerator control system shall return the engine throttle
						to idle position when operator removes actuating force from accelerator
						control.
(d)
Filler
						cap.
The fuel system shall be equipped with filler cap.
(e)
Alternate fuel systems.
See Subchapter M (relating to alternate fuel systems and controls).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION › Part I - Department of Transportation › Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions › Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics › Chapter 175 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION › Subchapter J - MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES AND MOTORIZED PEDALCYCLES › Section 175.179 - Speedometers

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Every motor-driven cycle shall have an operating
						  speedometer calibrated to indicate miles per hour or kilometers per hour, if
						  the vehicle was originally equipped with a speedometer.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION › Part I - Department of Transportation › Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions › Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics › Chapter 175 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION › Subchapter J - MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES AND MOTORIZED PEDALCYCLES › Section 175.180 - Odometers

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A vehicle specified under this subchapter shall have an
						  operating odometer to indicate total miles or kilometers driven, if the vehicle
						  was originally equipped with an odometer.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION › Part I - Department of Transportation › Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions › Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics › Chapter 175 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION › Subchapter J - MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES AND MOTORIZED PEDALCYCLES › Section 175.181 - Exhaust systems

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(a)
Condition of exhaust system
. All components of the exhaust
						system shall be in safe operating condition as described in §
												175.190 (relating to inspection
						procedure).
(b)
Exhaust
						system requirements
. A vehicle specified under this subchapter shall
						be equipped with a muffler or other effective noise-suppressing system in good
						working order and in constant operation. A muffler or exhaust system may not be
						equipped with a cutout, bypass or similar device and a muffler may not show
						evidence of external repair.
(1) The exhaust
						system of a motor-driven cycle or motorized pedalcycle may not be modified in a
						manner which will amplify or increase noise emitted by the motor of vehicle
						above the maximum level permitted by Chapter 157 (relating to established sound
						levels).
(2) An exposed exhaust
						system shall be equipped with an adequate heat shield or protective system or
						be located to prevent contact by the operator or passenger.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION › Part I - Department of Transportation › Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions › Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics › Chapter 175 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION › Subchapter J - MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES AND MOTORIZED PEDALCYCLES › Section 175.182 - Horns and warning devices

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(a)
Condition of horns and warning devices.
All components of a
						horn or warning device shall be in safe operating condition as described in
						§
												175.190 (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.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION › Part I - Department of Transportation › Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions › Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics › Chapter 175 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION › Subchapter J - MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES AND MOTORIZED PEDALCYCLES › Section 175.183 - Body

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(a)
Condition of body.
All items on the body shall be in safe
						operating condition as described in §
												175.190 (relating to inspection
						procedure).
(b)
Fenders.
The wheels of a vehicle specified under this
						subchapter shall be equipped with fenders of a type used as original equipment.
						At no time shall tires come in contact with the body, fenders or chassis of the
						vehicle.
(c)
Protruding
						objects.
A vehicle specified under this subchapter shall have no torn
						metal, glass or other loose or dislocated parts protruding from body.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION › Part I - Department of Transportation › Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions › Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics › Chapter 175 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION › Subchapter J - MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES AND MOTORIZED PEDALCYCLES › Section 175.184 - Chassis

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(a)
Condition of chassis.
All items on the chassis shall be in
						safe operating condition as described in §
												175.190 (relating to inspection
						procedure).
(b)
Vehicle
						frame.
A vehicle frame shall be in solid condition.
(c)
Seats.
A vehicle
						specified under this subchapter shall be equipped with seat for operator which
						is firmly anchored to frame or support. No metal spring shall protrude from the
						driver's seat.
(d)
Chain
						guard or drive shaft cover.
A covering device, to prevent contact with
						a rider while in the normal riding position, shall be provided.
(e)
Stands.
A vehicle
						specified under this subchapter shall have stands which are required to operate
						and be strong enough to support the vehicle and stay in proper position when
						not holding the vehicle in standing position.
(f)
Hand-hold.
A hand-hold
						device shall be provided if motor-driven cycle or motorized pedalcycle is
						designed to carry more than one person.
(g)
Footrests.
A vehicle
						specified under this subchapter operated upon highway shall have footrests or
						pedals for the person operating and footrests for each person riding upon the
						vehicle.
(h)
Highway
						bars.
If the vehicle specified under this subchapter is so equipped,
						the highway bars shall have a maximum width of 26 inches, shall be located not
						more than 15 inches from the foot controls and may not interfere with the
						operation of the foot controls.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION › Part I - Department of Transportation › Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions › Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics › Chapter 175 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION › Subchapter J - MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES AND MOTORIZED PEDALCYCLES › Section 175.190 - Inspection procedure

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(a)
External inspection.
An external inspection of motor-driven
						cycles only shall be performed as follows:
(1)
						Verify ownership, legality and proof of financial responsibility. For the
						purpose of this subchapter, ownership and legality shall be proven by a vehicle
						registration card, certificate of title or manufacturer's statement of origin.
						When a vehicle being held for resale is presented for inspection by a dealer
						licensed to sell vehicles in this Commonwealth, a VIN-specific auction slip or
						VIN-specific secure power of attorney evidencing the dealership's acquisition
						of the vehicle, or both, may be presented instead of a vehicle registration
						card, certificate of title or manufacturer's statement of origin. Reject if one
						or more of the following apply:
(i) When
						vehicle ownership and legality are demonstrated by presentation of certificate
						of title, manufacturer's statement of origin, VIN-specific auction slip or
						VIN-specific secure power of attorney:
(A) The
						VIN is not in agreement with the certificate of title, manufacturer's statement
						of origin, VIN-specific auction slip or VIN-specific secure power of attorney.
						Exception: If only one digit is incorrect or two digits are transposed, and the
						owner provides evidence that the appropriate Department form has been completed
						to correct the error or transposition.
(B) The VIN plate is not securely fastened or
						is defaced, misplaced or missing.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION › Part I - Department of Transportation › Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions › Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics › Chapter 175 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION › Subchapter K - STREET RODS, SPECIALLY CONSTRUCTED AND RECONSTRUCTED VEHICLES › Section 175.201 - Application of subchapter

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The equipment standards set forth in this subchapter
						  apply to all street rods, specially constructed vehicles and reconstructed
						  vehicles being driven on highways.
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All parts of a vehicle must comply with this subchapter
						  and Subchapters E-H and J.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION › Part I - Department of Transportation › Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions › Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics › Chapter 175 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION › Subchapter K - STREET RODS, SPECIALLY CONSTRUCTED AND RECONSTRUCTED VEHICLES › Section 175.203 - Braking systems

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(a)
Condition of braking systems.
Braking systems and components
						shall be compatible and in safe operating condition as described in
						§§ 175.80, 175.110, 175.130, 175.160, 175.190 and 175.220.
(b)
Service brakes.
The
						service brakes shall act on all wheels upon application and shall be capable of
						stopping the vehicle in not more than the maximum stopping distance prescribed
						in Table I (relating to brake performance). Every street rod, specially
						constructed vehicle and reconstructed vehicle shall be equipped with a service
						brake system which is identical to the originally manufactured brake system;
						except, if the original system has been modified or the street rod has rear
						tires wider than 9 inches, the service brake system shall be 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 actuating force component, unaffected brakes shall be
						capable of applying adequate braking force to the vehicle.
(c)
Refuse trucks.
A vehicle
						reconstructed as a refuse truck and designed to be operated from an
						unconventional location-usually the right side of the vehicle-shall be equipped
						with a system that prevents movement of the vehicle when the operator is not at
						the controls. This system shall engage the brakes and lock the transmission in
						neutral. This system need be operative only when the vehicle is being operated
						from the unconventional location.
This section cited in 67 Pa. Code § 175.204
							 (relating to tires).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION › Part I - Department of Transportation › Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions › Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics › Chapter 175 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION › Subchapter K - STREET RODS, SPECIALLY CONSTRUCTED AND RECONSTRUCTED VEHICLES › Section 175.204 - Tires

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(a)
Condition of tires.
Tires shall be in safe operating condition
						as described in this subchapter and Subchapters E-H and J.
(b)
Tire width.
The front
						tires on a street rod shall have a minimum width of 5 inches. If the rear tires
						on a street rod are wider than 9 inches, the vehicle shall be equipped with a
						dual service brake system, see §
												175.203(b)
						(relating to braking systems).