N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 3215.04

Current through Register No. 36, September 5, 2024

Section Saf-C 3215.04 - Lamp Function

(a) A vehicle shall be rejected if:

(1) Any bulb, sealed beam unit or lamp fails to light or does not function properly;

(2) Any bulb, sealed beam unit, lamp or reflector does not meet the manufacturer's specifications or violates federal motor vehicle safety standards;

(3) Any LED headlamp is not 100 percent functional or any other LED lamp is more than 25 percent inoperable;

(4) The back-up light system does not turn off automatically when the vehicle is moved forward, if the light system is designed to turn off and if the vehicle is so equipped;

(5) Any lamp shows a color inconsistent with the following:

a. Headlamps shall show a white light when shined against a white surface;

b. Colored headlamps, covers or tinted lenses shall not be permitted;

c. License plate lamps shall show a white light;

d. Directional signals shall show an amber or white light to the front and an amber or red light to the rear;

e. Tail and brake lamps shall show a red light; and

f. Clearance lamps shall show a red light to the rear and an amber light to the front;

(6) Any lamp or reflector does not direct light in the proper direction;

(7) Auxiliary equipment is placed on or in front of any lamp, except that a plow frame may be placed in front of a headlamp;

(8) Any lamp assembly, or any portion thereof, is improperly fastened or installed;

(9) Any lamp has a cracked, broken or missing lens or reflex reflector;

(10) Equipped with snowplow lamps higher than 42 inches above level ground, measured at lamp center, which throws a beam of light which has a top edge higher than 42 inches, measured 75 feet forward of the vehicle;

(11) Equipped with snowplow lamps that do not have high and low beams or are wired to allow operation of vehicle lamps and plow lamps at the same time;

(12) Replacement lamps or component parts are not a type compatible with the manufacturer's original equipment; or

(13) Any headlight is not 100 percent functional.

N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 3215.04

(See Revision Notes at chapter heading Saf-C 3200) #8915, eff 6-22-07

Amended by Volume XXXVI Number 06, Filed February 11, 2016, Proposed by #11016, Effective 1/6/2016, Expires 1/6/2026.