Signal shows white or amber to the front, andĪny device that impairs the required effectiveness of headlamps, tail lamps, reflectors, etc., is prohibited. Red reflectors required on the rear of a vehicle may be incorporated with the tail lamp assembly.Įvery reflector upon any vehicle shall be of such size and characteristics and so mounted as to be visible at night from all distances within 600 feet to 100 feet from such vehicle when directly in front of the lawful lower beams of head lamps. Rear reflectors on a vehicle shall reflect a red color. Stop lamp lens must be of a type meeting Department of Public Safety standards.Įvery motor vehicle shall be equipped with at least two tail lamps, unless vehicle was manufactured prior to 1960, in which case your vehicle is required to be equipped with one (1) tail lamp mounted on the rear which, when illuminated, shall emit a red light plainly visible from a distance of 1,000 feet to the rear.Įvery motor vehicle shall carry on the rear, either as part of the tail lamps or separately, two or more red reflectors. The stop lamp shall be actuated upon application of the service (foot) brake and may be incorporated with one or more other rear lamps. You should ensure that the equipment vendor is reputable and that all equipment has a DOT or appropriate SAE stamp on it (or if not marked, keep the box that it comes in which says it is 'DOT approved') and under no circumstances use equipment that is for 'off-road or show only.'įor clear taillight lenses to be legal, they must consist of the following components:Īll motor vehicles are required to have functioning stop lamp(s), as applicable to the number of stop lamp(s) equipped on the vehicle at the time the vehicle was originally manufactured.Ī stop lamp must emit a red or amber light, or any shade of color between red and amber.Ī stop lamp must be visible from a distance of not less than 300 feet to the rear in normal sunlight.

DOT does not test equipment unless they act against those who don't meet standards. Everything that complies with those standards is 'legal.'Įquipment manufacturers have to self-certify that they meet these standards. The CFR will refer you to Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) #J578, which will refer to several other SAE standards. The federal standards in that section in effect, if any, at the time the vehicle or motor vehicle was manufactured. The current federal standards in 49 C.F.R. Unless specifically prohibited by this chapter, lighting, reflective devices, and associated equipment on a vehicle or motor vehicle must comply with: Vehicle lighting equipment is covered in Chapter 547 of the Texas Transportation Code, Subchapter D. (Currently, there are NO DOT approved 'Red' bulbs.) Vehicles that are equipped with aftermarket lenses which are clear and lighted by a red bulb will be rejected. Vehicles that are equipped from the manufacturer with approved lenses which are clear and lighted by red L.E.D.Currently, there are NO DOT approved 'Red' bulbs. The bulb must have a 'DOT' or appropriate SAE stamp on it.

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