Where Are You Continues, Again.....

If it’s only a marker light then why worry about it?

 

Yeah.... In my company we do fix all lights that are not working... right away or ASAP....

 

Besides, a light not working is a violation....

 

A marker light isn’t a violation. Only a brake or blinker is a violation.

 

Can you show me the rule that says that? What I learned is that any light not working is a violation.

 

I’ve had many Inspections and have a marker light out. While not ideal, it’s not a violation. Just like how you can have a headlight out and not be put oos.

 

Yeah... good for you sir.
I once had one headlight out and even though I wasn't put out of service, I got 6 points on my CSA record card... Really psssd me off.... It was a bright sunny day, I had inspected the tractor one hr earlier and light was fine... Then, with officer standing by my side, I jiggled the lamp a little and the light came back but officer gave me the violation nevertheless....

From an old CSA book that I have here...





Copied this from e-CFR- Code of Federal Regulations.... 393.9 (a)

Subpart B—Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Electrical Wiring
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§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.

(b) Lamps and reflective devices/material required by this subpart must not be obscured by the tailboard, or by any part of the load, or its covering by dirt, or other added vehicle or work equipment, or otherwise. Exception: The conspicuity treatments on the front end protection devices may be obscured by part of the load being transported.

[70 FR 48027, Aug. 15, 2005]

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§393.11 Lamps and reflective devices.
(a)(1) Lamps and reflex reflectors. Table 1 specifies the requirements for lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment by the type of commercial motor vehicle. The diagrams in this section illustrate the position of the lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment specified in Table 1. All commercial motor vehicles manufactured on or after December 25, 1968, must, at a minimum, meet the applicable requirements of 49 CFR 571.108 (FMVSS No. 108) in effect at the time of manufacture of the vehicle. Commercial motor vehicles manufactured before December 25, 1968, must, at a minimum, meet the requirements of subpart B of part 393 in effect at the time of manufacture.

Table 1 of §393.11—Required Lamps and Reflectors on Commercial Motor Vehicles

Item on the vehicle Quantity Color Location Position Height above the road surface in millimeters (mm) (with English units in parenthesis) measured from the center of the lamp at curb weight Vehicles for which the devices are required
Headlamps 2 White Front On the front at the same height, with an equal number at each side of the vertical center line as far apart as practicable Not less than 559 mm (22 inches) nor more than 1,372 mm (54 inches) A, B, C
Turn signal (front). See footnotes #2 and 12 2 Amber At or near the front One on each side of the vertical centerline at the same height and as far apart as practicable Not less than 381 mm (15 inches) nor more than 2,108 mm (83 inches) A, B, C
Identification lamps (front). See footnote #1 3 Amber Front As close as practicable to the top of the vehicle, at the same height, and as close as practicable to the vertical centerline of the vehicle (or the vertical centerline of the cab where different from the centerline of the vehicle) with lamp centers spaced not less than 152 mm (6 inches) or more than 305 mm (12 inches) apart. Alternatively, the front lamps may be located as close as practicable to the top of the cab All three on the same level as close as practicable to the top of the motor vehicle B, C
Tail lamps. See footnotes #5 and 11 2 Red Rear One lamp on each side of the vertical centerline at the same height and as far apart as practicable Both on the same level between 381 mm (15 inches) and 1,829 mm (72 inches) A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H
Stop lamps. See footnotes #5 and 13 2 Red Rear One lamp on each side of the vertical centerline at the same height and as far apart as practicable Both on the same level between 381 mm (15 inches) and 1,829 mm (72 inches) A, B, C, D, E, F, G
Clearance lamps. See footnotes #8, 9, 10, 15 & 17 2 Amber One on each side of the front of the vehicle One on each side of the vertical centerline to indicate overall width Both on the same level as high as practicable B, C, D, G, H
2 Red One on each side of the rear of the vehicle One on each side of the vertical centerline to indicate overall width Both on the same level as high as practicable B, D, G, H
Reflex reflector, intermediate (side) 2 Amber One on each side At or near the midpoint between the front and rear side marker lamps, if the length of the vehicle is more than 9,144 mm (30 feet) Between 381 mm (15inches) and 1,524 (60 inches) A, B, D, F, G
Reflex reflector (rear). See footnotes #5, 6, and 8 2 Red Rear One on each side of the vertical centerline, as far apart as practicable and at the same height Both on the same level, between 381 mm (15 inches) and 1,524 mm (60 inches) A, B, C, D, E, F, G
Reflex reflector (rear side). 2 Red One on each side (rear) As far to the rear as practicable Both on the same level, between 381 mm (15 inches) and 1,524 mm (60 inches) A, B, D, F, G
Reflex reflector (front side). See footnote #16 2 Amber One on each side (front) As far to the front as practicable Between 381 mm (15 inches) and 1,524 mm (60 inches) A, B, C, D, F, G
License plate lamp (rear). See footnote #11 1 White At rear license plate to illuminate the plate from the top or sides
No requirements A, B, C, D, F, G
Side marker lamp (front). See footnote #16 2 Amber One on each side As far to the front as practicable Not less than 381 mm (15 inches) A, B, C, D, F
Side marker lamp intermediate 2 Amber One on each side At or near the midpoint between the front and rear side marker lamps, if the length of the vehicle is more than 9,144 mm (30 feet) Not less tan 381 mm (15 inches) A, B, D, F, G
Side marker lamp (rear). See footnotes #4 and 8 2 Red One on each side As far to the rear as practicable Not less than 381 mm (15 inches), and on the rear of trailers not more than 1,524 mm (60 inches) A, B, D, F, G
Turn signal (rear). See footnotes #5 and 12 2 Amber or red Rear One lamp on each side of the vertical centerline as far apart as practicable Both on the same level, between 381 mm (15 inches) and 2,108 mm (83 inches) A, B, C, D, E, F, G
Identification lamp (rear). See footnotes #3, 7, and 15 3 Red Rear One as close as practicable to the vertical centerline. One on each side with lamp centers spaced not less than 152 mm (6 inches) or more than 305 mm (12 inches) apart All three on the same level as close as practicable to the top of the vehicle B, D, G
Vehicular hazard warning signal flasher lamps. See footnotes #5 and 12 2 Amber Front One lamp on each side of the vertical centerline, as far apart as practicable Both on the same level, between 381 mm (15 inches) and 2,108 mm (83 inches) A, B, C
2 Amber or red Rear One lamp on each side of the vertical centerline, as far apart as practicable Both on the same level, between 381 mm (15 inches) and 2,108 mm (83 inches) A, B, C, D, E, F, G
Backup lamp. See footnote #14 1 or 2 White Rear Rear No requirement A, B, C
Parking lamp 2 Amber or white Front One lamp on each side of the vertical centerline, as far apart as practicable Both on the same level, between 381 mm (15 inches) and 2,108 mm (83 inches)

 

According to the CSA scoring points or whatever they call.... an inoperative clearance light on trailer will give you 2 points on the CSA card.... if that hasn't changed...

 

A mechanics Stethoscope has the round ball on it that allows the user to put the rod against metal parts. If the noise is there, that is the only place the moise can be heard from. A doctors stethoscope is for listening to wet tissue.

 

I’m in our Bloomington yard.

So I planned my PM well.

Looks like I’m getting new steers and having everything fully looked at. I gave them my notes which they actually appreciate to make their job easier...and all of this done right before the June Blitz starts. It’s almost like I do this for a living now....