Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.19-7-1-.20

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 12, September 30, 2024

Section 770-X-10-.19-7-1-.20 - Other Parts And Accessories

(1) Requirements for Tires

(a) No motor vehicle shall be operated under a commuter certificate if the tires do not comply with Alabama law.

(b) No motor vehicle shall be operated under a commuter certificate with regrooved, recapped or retreaded tires on the front wheels.

(2) Requirements for Windshields - No motor vehicle shall be operated under a commuter certificate with a cracked or discolored windshield (provided that coloring or tinting applied in manufacture is not prohibited); or with any label, sticker or other vision-reducing matter obstructing any part of the driver's view.

(3) Windshield Wipers - Every motor vehicle operated under a commuter certificate shall be equipped with one or more automatically operated windshield wiper blades, which shall be in such condition as to provide clear vision for the driver when in operation.

(4) Rear-vision Mirrors - Every motor vehicle operated under a commuter certificate shall be equipped with at least two rear-vision mirrors which shall be firmly attached to each side of the vehicle provided, that only one outside mirror on the driver's side is required if the driver has a clear view to the rear by means of an interior mirror.

(5) Horn - Every motor vehicle operated under a commuter certificate shall have a horn and actuating elements in such condition as to give an adequate and reliable warning signal.

(6) Speedometer - Every motor vehicle operated under a commuter certificate shall be equipped with a speedometer indicating, with reasonable accuracy, vehicle speed.

(7) Television Receivers - No motor vehicle shall be operated under a commuter certificate with a television receiver or screen which can be seen by the driver while he is driving the vehicle.

(8) Emergency Equipment - Every motor vehicle operated under a commuter certificate shall have a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.19-7-1-.20

Effective October 1978. Filed with LRS February 5, 2013. Filed for Codification in the Alabama Administrative Code by the Alabama Public Service Commission on February 5, 2013, pursuant to Code of Ala. 1975, § 41-22-7.

Author: Alabama Public Service Commission

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 37-3-4, 37-3-5, 37-3-7.