Tail light out ticket

That works tell you got lift axles that get power from the marker light circuit. Lol

 

Not a spread. I know nothing of them strange trailers. We run quads with stationary trandems and a steerable rear lift.

 

We run 8 but Washington only lets us go to 105,500.

 

It's only (CSA) points if a CVSA/MCSAP/DOT certified cop issues the DOT long form with the violation on it. Having a light out while operating any vehicle is illegal! However as long as it is just one light out chances are you can make that delivery, but should get that fixed ASAP. Grounds can be tricky. If you can't get it fixed go buy a tester and fix it yourself. I have done this many times over the years.

 

A cop should only write you up for REQUIRED lights that don't work. If you have additional lights, there is nothing in the regulations that says they must work...in fact the regs clearly state that they do NOT have to light up.



§393.9 Lamps operable, prohibition of obstructions of lamps and reflectors.

(a) All lamps required by this subpart shall be capable of being operated at all times. This paragraph shall not be construed to require that any auxiliary or additional lamp be capable of operating at all times.

According to §393.11 you are only REQUIRED to have 6 lights illuminated on the rear of your trailer. 2 tail lights (one on each side), 3 clearance lights (in the center), and a license plate light. You need 2 brake lights (1 on each side) and 2 turn signals (1 on each side). The tail/brake/turn CAN all be the same light, but typically are not on semi trailers. All steady burning lights need to be red. Amber lights are OK for turn signals so long as they are NOT also functioning as tail lights.

In other words, if you've got 3 tail lights on each side, you can have a few burn out and not be in violation. As long as you've got at least 1 on each side functioning as a tail, as a stop, and as a turn signal light, then you're OK.