Clear Tail Lights

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by PAUL301, Mar 15, 2018.

  1. PAUL301

    PAUL301 Bobtail Member

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    I have a load to Arizona, and somewhere along the line I heard Clear Tail lights are illegal. The trailer has red Lenses, the tractor LED clear lenses but they light red when applied. Just looking for clarity.
     
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  3. ZVar

    ZVar Road Train Member

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    Hopefully someone will know AZ's code, but as far as FMCSA is concerned there is no mention of which part of the light has to be red, just that the light as a whole must shine red.

    Here is the regs:
    eCFR — Code of Federal Regulations
     
  4. Caterpillar Cowboy

    Caterpillar Cowboy Heavy Load Member

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    To my understanding the light must shine red, the lens can be clear, however if you are using a light/reflector combination the lens must also be red.

    However my interpretations can be superseded by someone more knowledgeable than I, just like the FMCSA and DOT are always superseding interpretations in their book of law. I did just get a new copy of said book and can take a look in it in the morning. I can navigate that book a whole lot easier than their website.
     
  5. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    Newer cars have em too.
     
  6. Ridgeline

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    SAE and us dot standards are only concern with the light being active, the SAE does the specs for the us dot and manufacturers follow.
     
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