We had some genius CVI one of the service trucks at the last place I worked. One of the lights INSIDE a tool cabinet and used solely for illuminating the tool drawers was not working. They failed the truck because of that. Complete BS. You can't even see if that light is on or off when you're driving down the road.
Lighting violation?
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Kyle G., May 15, 2022.
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But I just found this...
§ 393.3 Additional equipment and accessories.
The use of additional equipment or accessories in a manner that decreases the safety of operation of a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce is prohibited. Nothing contained in this subchapter shall be construed to prohibit the use of additional equipment and accessories, not inconsistent with or prohibited by this subchapter, provided such equipment and accessories do not decrease the safety of operation of the motor vehicles on which they are used.
Based on this, it could be a violation because it could technically decrease the safety of the vehicle. If the driver puts his 4-ways on, motorists behind him could see the lightbar with only one flashing light and assume it is a turn signal and attempt to pass on the opposite side, thinking that the truck will be turning. Right?
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Go across the scales at Banning Ca with a couple of burned out chicken lights and see what happens.
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