DAR File No. 31989

Public Safety, Highway Patrol

R714-200

Standards for Vehicle Lights and Illuminating Devices

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE

DAR File No.: 31989
Filed: 10/01/2008, 01:59
Received by: NL

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

During the five-year review process, some incorrect statutory citations were discovered. The amendment also includes the process of submitting equipment approval.

Summary of the rule or change:

This filing corrects statutory citations, which include the wording now contained in the statute. In addition, the simple process that citizens must follow for requesting after market equipment approval has been added.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Subsection 53-8-204(5)

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

There will be no cost to the state budget, as the changes are simply adding in a process and correcting statutory citations.

local governments:

There will be no cost to local government, as the changes are simply adding in a process and correcting statutory citations.

small businesses and persons other than businesses:

There will be no cost to small businesses, as the changes are simply adding in a process and correcting statutory citations.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

There will be no cost, as the changes are simply adding in a process and correcting statutory citations.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

There will be no fiscal impact on businesses. Scott Duncan, Commissioner

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Public Safety
Highway Patrol
CALVIN L RAMPTON COMPLEX
4501 S 2700 W
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84119-5994

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Joseph Vasquez at the above address, by phone at 801-965-4889, by FAX at 801-322-1817, or by Internet E-mail at jvasquez@utah.gov

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

11/14/2008

This rule may become effective on:

11/21/2008

Authorized by:

Lance Davenport, Superintendant

R714.  Public Safety, Highway Patrol.

R714-200.  Standards for Vehicle Lights and Illuminating Devices.

R714-200-1.  Purpose.

Section 41-6a-[142]1620 requires that the Department [to adopt standards]shall approve or disapprove any [for vehicle ]light[s]ing [and illuminating ]device[s ] or other safety equipment, component or assembly of a type for which approval is specifically required.[to ensure that they meet certain specifications and that they are installed and function consistently with the requirements of other states and with regulations of the United States Department of Transportation.  The purpose of this rule is to adopt such standards.]  The standards shall conform as nearly as practical to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Regulations.

 

R714-200-2.  Authority.

This rule is authorized by Sections 41-6a-1[17]601 and 41-6a-1[42]620, and Subsection 53-1-106(1)(a).

 

R714-200-4.  Miscellaneous Light Restrictions.

A.  Alternately flashing lights described in Sections 41-6a-1[32]616 and 41-6a-1[40.10]302 may not be used on any vehicle other than a school bus or authorized emergency vehicle.

B.  No vehicle, except an authorized emergency vehicle, may use rotating lights as described in Subsection 41-6a-1[32(c)]616(4).

C.  No vehicle, except a police vehicle, may use rotating blue lights or flashing blue lights as described in Section 41-6a-1[32]616.

 

R714-200-5.  Process of Requesting Equipment Approval.

A.  Upon receiving a written request, the Department shall review the equipment to ensure that it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

B.  After reviewing the equipment, the Department shall issue a written response, explaining the reason for approval or denial of the requested equipment.

 

KEY:  lights, motor vehicle safety

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment:  [May 5, 1998]2008

Notice of Continuation:  November 6, 2007

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law:  41-6-117; 41-6-142; 53-1-106(1)(a)