LEGAL REQUIREMENTS DETAILS - Dump Truck

BASIC EQUIPMENT REQUIRED ON ALL TRUCKS, BUSES AND MPVS
DESCRIPTION				MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
AREA	EQUIPMENT	(SAE LENS CODING)	FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE	QUANTITY	COLOR	LOCATION	HEIGHT MM (IN.) FROM THE GROUND
1	HEADLAMPS - LOWER BEAM	(H, HR) ATTENTION: US: "DOT" LETTERING REQUIRED ON LENS ATTENTION: US & CANADA: LIGHT SOURCE CODE REQUIRED ON LENS	FORWARD ROAD ILLUMINATION	MINIMUM 2	WHITE	ON THE FRONT - SYMMETRICAL - AS FAR APART AS PRACTICABLE (IF 4 LAMP SYSTEM - OUTBOARD OR ABOVE UPPER BEAMS)	560-1370 (22-54)
	HEADLAMPS - UPPER BEAM	(H, HR) ATTENTION: US: "DOT" LETTERING REQUIRED ON LENS ATTENTION: US & CANADA: LIGHT SOURCE CODE REQUIRED ON LENS	FORWARD ROAD ILLUMINATION	MINIMUM 2	WHITE	ON THE FRONT - SYMMETRICAL - AS FAR APART AS PRACTICABLE (IF 4 LAMP SYSTEM - OUTBOARD OR ABOVE UPPER BEAMS)	560-1370 (22-54)
	PARKING LAMPS ATTENTION: REQUIRED ONLY ON VEHICLES LESS THAN 2032MM WIDE	(P)	INDICATE PARKED VEHICLE	MINIMUM 2	WHITE OR YELLOW	FRONT - SYMMETRICAL - AS FAR APART AS PRACTICABLE	380-1530 (15-60)
	DAY TIME RUNNING LAMPS ATTENTION: FOR CANADA REQUIRED, FOR US OPTIONAL	(Y2) ATTENTION: FOR US, "DRL" LETTERING REQUIRED ON LENS IF DEVICE IS NOT HEADLAMP	INDICATE IN-USE VEHICLE	MINIMUM 2	WHITE OR YELLOW	FRONT - SYMMETRICAL - AS FAR APART AS PRACTICABLE	380 (15) MINIMUM MAXIMUM DEPENDS ON TYPE OF DRL
	FRONT TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD WARNING LAMPS	(L)	INDICATE DIRECTION OF TURN / IDENTIFY DISABLED VEHICLE	MINIMUM 2	YELLOW	FRONT - SYMMETRICAL - AS FAR APART AS PRACTICABLE	380-2110 (15-83)
2	FRONT CLEARANCE LAMPS - ATTENTION: REQUIRED FOR VEHICLES 2032MM WIDE OR WIDER	(P2, PC* OR P3,PC2) PHOTOMETRICALLY CERTIFIED AT INSTALLATION ANGLE	SHOW VEHICLE'S WIDTH	MINIMUM 2	YELLOW	AT WIDEST POINT - SYMMETRICAL - ON THE FRONT OR NEAR THE FRONT - FACING FORWARD	AS HIGH AS PRACTICABLE
3	FRONT IDENTIFICATION LAMPS (ID)	(P2 Or P3)	INDICATE PRESENCE OF A WIDE VEHICLE	EXACTLY 3	YELLOW	ON THE FRONT - CENTER - HORIZONTALLY SPACED 150MM (6 IN.) TO 50MM (12 IN.) APART	AS HIGH AS PRACTICABLE OR ON TOP OF CAB
4A	FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMPS	(P2, PC* OR P3 ,PC2) PHOTOMETRICALLY CERTIFIED AT INSTALLATION ANGLE		MINIMUM 2	YELLOW	EACH SIDE AT FRONT - AS FAR FORWARD AS PRACTICABLE	380 (15) MINIMUM
4B	FRONT SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS	(A)	FRONT AND REAR SIDE MARKER LAMPS / SIDE	MINIMUM 2	YELLOW	AT FRONT - SYMMETRICAL - AS FAR FORWARD AS PRACTICABLE - FACING SIDEWARD	380-1530 (15-60)
5A	REAR SIDE MARKER LAMPS **	(P2, PC* OR P3, PC2) PHOTOMETRICALLY CERTIFIED AT INSTALLATION ANGLE	REFLEX REFLECTOR INDICATE VEHICLE'S PRESENCE AND LENGTH	MINIMUM 2	RED	EACH SIDE AT REAR - AS FAR BACK AS PRACTICABLE	380 (15) MINIMUM
5B	REAR SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NOT REQUIRED ON TRUCK TRACTORS	(A)		MINIMUM 2	RED	EACH SIDE AT REAR - AS FAR BACK AS PRACTICABLE - FAC ING SIDEWARD	380-1530 (15-60)
6	REAR CLEARANCE LAMPS ATTENTION: REQUIRED FOR VEHICLES 2032MM WIDE OR WIDER, BUT NOT REQUIRED ON TRUCK TRACTORS	(P2, PC* OR P3, PC2) PHOTOMETRICALLY CERTIFIED AT INSTALLATION ANGLE	SHOW VEHICLE'S WIDTH - MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH TAIL LAMPS	MINIMUM 2	RED	AT WIDEST POINT - SYMMETRICAL - ON THE REAR OR NEAR THE REAR - FACING REARWARD	AS HIGH AS PRACTICABLE - MAY BE LOWER ONLY IF REAR ID LAMPS ARE AT THE TOP
7	REAR IDENTIFICAT ION LAMPS (ID) ATTENTION: REQUIRED FOR VEHICLES 2032MM WIDE OR WIDER, BUT NOT REQU IRED ON TRUCK TRACTORS	(P2 OR P3)	INDICATE PRESENCE OF A WIDE VEHICLE	EXACTLY 3	RED	REAR - CENTER - HORIZONTALLY SPACED 150 MM (6 IN.) TO 50 MM (12IN.) APART, FACING REARWARD	IN CANADA: AT THE TOP - MAYBE LOWER IF DOOR HEADER NARROWER THAN 25MM IN USA: AS HIGH AS PRACTICABLE
8	TAIL LAMPS	(T)	INDICATE VEHICLE'S PRESENCE AND WIDTH	MINIMUM 2	RED	ON THE REAR - SYMMETRICAL - AS FAR APART AS PRACTICABLE	380-1830 (15-72)
	STOP LAMPS	(S)	INDICATE BRAKING	MINIMUM 2	RED	ON THE REAR - SYMMETRICAL - AS FAR APART AS PRACTICABLE	380-1830 (15-72)
	REAR TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD WARNING LAMPS	(I)	INDICATE DIRECTION OF TURN / IDENTIFIES DISABLED VEHICLE	MINIMUM 2	RED OR YELLOW	ON THE REAR - SYMMETRICAL - AS FAR APART AS PRACTICABLE	380-2110 (15-83)
	REAR REFLEX REFLECTORS	(A)	SHOW VEHICLE'S PRESENCE AND WIDTH	MINIMUM 2	RED	ON THE REAR - SYMMETRICAL - AS FAR APART AS PRACTICABLE - FACING REARWARD	380-1530 (15-60)
9	BACKUP LAMP	(R)	ILLUMINATE GROUND BEHIND THE VEHICLE AND ALERT ROAD USERS	MINIMUM 1	WHITE	REAR	NO REQUIREMENT
10	LICENSE PLATE LAMP(S)	(L)/td>	ILLUMINATES LICENSE PLATE	MINIMUM 1	WHITE	ON THE REAR - ABOVE OR AT THE SIDES OF LICENSE PLATE	NO REQUIREMENT
11	CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP ATTENTION: REQUIRED FOR VEHICLES LESS THAN 2032MM WIDE AND 4536KG	(U3)	INDICATES BRAKING	MINIMUM 1	RED	ON THE REAR - CENTERLINE OF THE VEHICLE	860 (34) MINIMUM
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT FOR SPECIFIC VEHICLES
LENGTH 9.1 M (30 FT.) OR LONGER
DESCRIPTION				MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
AREA	EQUIPMENT	(SAE LENS CODING)	FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE	QUANTITY	COLOR	LOCATION	HEIGHT MM (IN.) FROM THE GROUND
12A	INTERMEDIATE SIDE MARKER LAMPS	(P2 or PC)	INDICATE PRESENCE OF A LONG VEHICLE	MINIMUM 2	YELLOW	EACH SIDE NEAR CENTER	380 (15) MINIMUM
12B	INTERMEDIATE SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS	(A)	INDICATE PRESENCE OF A LONG VEHICLE	MINIMUM 2	YELLOW	EACH SIDE NEAR CENTER - FACING SIDEWARD	380-1530 (15-60)
TRUCK TRACTORS
DESCRIPTION			MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
AREA	CONSPICUITY TREATMENT	DOT CODE	QUANTITY	COLOR	LOCATION	HEIGHT MM (IN.) FROM THE GROUND	OPTIONS
13	REAR UPPER BODY MARKING	DOT-C, DOT-C2, DOT-C3, OR DOT-C4	EXACTLY 2 PAIRS OF 50MM LO NG STRIPS	WHITE	REAR UPPER CORNERS OF CAB - FACING REARWARD	AS HIGH AS PRACTICABLE EXCLUDING FAIRINGS
14	REAR MARKING	DOT-C, DOT-C2, DOT-C3, OR DOT-C4	EXACTLY 2 SECTIONS OF MIN. 600MM EACH	RED/WHITE	REAR - FACING REARWARD - ON FENDERS, ON MUD FLAPS BRACKETS, OR WITHIN 50MM BELOW OF THE TOP OF MUD FLAPS	AS HORIZONTAL AS PRACTICABLE AND NOT HIGHER THAN 1525MM FROM THE GROUND	IF MUD FLAPS NOT USED - ON THE CAB OR FRAME MOUNTED BRACKETS
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Every lamp, reflex reflector, and conspicuity treatment (device) must be permanently attached in the location specified below and must comply with all applicable requirements prescribed for it by FMVSS/CMVSS 108. The face of any device on the front/rear and sides should be, respectively perpendicular and parallel to vehicle centerline, unless it is photometrically certified at installation angle. No part of the vehicle shall prevent any device from meeting its prescribed requirements unless an auxiliary device meeting all prescribed requirements is installed. In Canada: Manufacturers and importers of vehicles must have the proper certification test records demonstrating compliance of lighting components with all prescribed requirements.

BASIC EQUIPMENT REQUIRED ON ALL TRUCKS, BUSES AND MPVS
DESCRIPTION
AREA	EQUIPMENT	(SAE LENS CODING)	FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
1	DAY TIME RUNNING LAMPS ATTENTION: FOR CANADA REQUIRED, FOR US OPTIONAL	(Y2) ATTENTION: FOR US, "DRL" LETTERING REQUIRED ON LENS IF DEVICE IS NOT HEADLAMP	INDICATE IN-USE VEHICLE
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
QTY	COLOR	LOCATION	HEIGHT MM (IN.) FROM THE GROUND
MIN 2	WHITE OR YELLOW	FRONT - SYMMETRICAL - AS FAR APART AS PRACTICABLE	380 (15) MINIMUM MAXIMUM DEPENDS ON TYPE OF DRL

DESCRIPTION
AREA	EQUIPMENT	(SAE LENS CODING)	FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
1	FRONT TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD WARNING LAMPS	(L)	INDICATE DIRECTION OF TURN / IDENTIFY DISABLED VEHICLE
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
QTY	COLOR	LOCATION	HEIGHT MM (IN.) FROM THE GROUND
MIN 2	YELLOW	FRONT - SYMMETRICAL - AS FAR APART AS PRACTICABLE	380-2110 (15-83)

DESCRIPTION
AREA	EQUIPMENT	(SAE LENS CODING)	FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
2	FRONT CLEARANCE LAMPS - ATTENTION: REQUIRED FOR VEHICLES 2032MM WIDE OR WIDER	(P2, PC* OR P3,PC2) PHOTO METRICALLY CERTIFIED AT INSTALLATION ANGLE	SHOW VEHICLE'S WIDTH
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
QTY	COLOR	LOCATION	HEIGHT MM (IN.) FROM THE GROUND
MIN 2	YELLOW	AT WIDEST POINT - SYMMETRICAL - ON THE FRONT OR NEAR THE FRONT - FACING FORWARD	AS HIGH AS PRACTICABLE

DESCRIPTION
AREA	EQUIPMENT	(SAE LENS CODING)	FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
3	FRONT IDENTIFICATION LAMPS (ID)	(P2 Or P3)	INDICATE PRESENCE OF A WIDE VEHICLE
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
QTY	COLOR	LOCATION	HEIGHT MM (IN.) FROM THE GROUND
EXACTLY 3	YELLOW	ON THE FRONT - CENTER - HORIZON-LLY SPACED 150MM (6 IN.) TO 50MM (12 IN.) APART	AS HIGH AS PRACTICABLE OR ON TOP OF CAB

DESCRIPTION
AREA	EQUIPMENT	(SAE LENS CODING)	FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
4A	FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMPS	(P2, PC* OR P3 ,PC2) PHOTO METRICALLY CERTIFIED AT INSTALLATION ANGLE
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
QTY	COLOR	LOCATION	HEIGHT MM (IN.) FROM THE GROUND
MIN 2	YELLOW	EACH SIDE AT FRONT - AS FAR FORWARD AS PRACTICABLE	380 (15) MINIMUM

DESCRIPTION
AREA	EQUIPMENT	(SAE LENS CODING)	FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
4B	FRONT SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS	(A)	FRONT AND REAR SIDE MARKER LAMPS / SIDE
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
QTY	COLOR	LOCATION	HEIGHT MM (IN.) FROM THE GROUND
MIN 2	YELLOW	AT FRONT - SYMMETRICAL - AS FAR FORWARD AS PRACTICABLE - FACING SIDEWARD	380-1530 (15-60)

DESCRIPTION
AREA	EQUIPMENT	(SAE LENS CODING)	FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
5A	REAR SIDE MARKER LAMPS **	(P2, PC* OR P3, PC2) PHOTOMETRICALLY CERTIFIED AT INSTALLATION ANGLE	REFLEX REFLECTOR INDICATE VEHICLE'S PRESENCE AND LENGTH
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
QTY	COLOR	LOCATION	HEIGHT MM (IN.) FROM THE GROUND
MIN 2	RED	EACH SIDE AT REAR - AS FAR BACK AS PRACTICABLE	380 (15) MINIMUM

DESCRIPTION
AREA	EQUIPMENT	(SAE LENS CODING)	FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
5B	REAR SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NOT REQUIRED ON TRUCK TRACTORS	(A)
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
QTY	COLOR	LOCATION	HEIGHT MM (IN.) FROM THE GROUND
MINIMUM 2	RED	EACH SIDE AT REAR - AS FAR BACK AS PRACTICABLE - FAC ING SIDEWARD	380-1530 (15-60)

DESCRIPTION
AREA	EQUIPMENT	(SAE LENS CODING)	FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
6	REAR CLEARANCE LAMPS ATTENTION: REQUIRED FOR VEHICLES 2032MM WIDE OR WIDER, BUT NOT REQUIRED ON TRUCK TRACTORS	(P2, PC* OR P3, PC2) PHOTOMETRICALLY CERTIFIED AT INSTALLATION ANGLE	SHOW VEHICLE'S WIDTH - MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH TAIL LAMPS
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
QTY	COLOR	LOCATION	HEIGHT MM (IN.) FROM THE GROUND
MIN 2	RED	AT WIDEST POINT - SYMMETRICAL - ON THE REAR OR NEAR THE REAR - FACING REARWARD	AS HIGH AS PRACTICABLE - MAY BE LOWER ONLY IF REAR ID LAMPS ARE AT THE TOP

DESCRIPTION
AREA	EQUIPMENT	(SAE LENS CODING)	FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
7	REAR IDENTIFICAT ION LAMPS (ID) ATTENTION: REQUIRED FOR VEHICLES 2032MM WIDE OR WIDER, BUT NOT REQU IRED ON TRUCK TRACTORS	(P2 OR P3)	INDICATE PRESENCE OF A WIDE VEHICLE
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
QTY	COLOR	LOCATION	HEIGHT MM (IN.) FROM THE GROUND
EXACTLY 3	RED	REAR - CENTER - HORIZONTALLY SPACED 150 MM (6 IN.) TO 50 MM (12IN.) APART, FACING REARWARD	IN CANADA: AT THE TOP - MAYBE LOWER IF DOOR HEADER NARROWER THAN 25MM IN USA: AS HIGH AS PRACTICABLE

DESCRIPTION
AREA	EQUIPMENT	(SAE LENS CODING)	FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
8	TAIL LAMPS	(T)	INDICATE VEHICLE'S PRESENCE AND WIDTH
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
QTY	COLOR	LOCATION	HEIGHT MM (IN.) FROM THE GROUND
MIN 2	RED	ON THE REAR - SYMMETRICAL - AS FAR APART AS PRACTICABLE	380-1830 (15-72)

DESCRIPTION
AREA	EQUIPMENT	(SAE LENS CODING)	FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
8	STOP LAMPS	(S)	INDICATE BRAKING
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
QTY	COLOR	LOCATION	HEIGHT MM (IN.) FROM THE GROUND
MIN 2	RED	ON THE REAR - SYMMETRICAL - AS FAR APART AS PRACTICABLE	380-1830 (15-72)

DESCRIPTION
AREA	EQUIPMENT	(SAE LENS CODING)	FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
8	REAR TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD WARNING LAMPS	(I)	INDICATE DIRECTION OF TURN / IDENTIFIES DISABLED VEHICLE
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
QTY	COLOR	LOCATION	HEIGHT MM (IN.) FROM THE GROUND
MIN 2	RED OR YELLOW	ON THE REAR - SYMMETRICAL - AS FAR APART AS PRACTICABLE	380-2110 (15-83)

DESCRIPTION
AREA	EQUIPMENT	(SAE LENS CODING)	FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
8	REAR REFLEX REFLECTORS	(A)	SHOW VEHICLE'S PRESENCE AND WIDTH
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
QTY	COLOR	LOCATION	HEIGHT MM (IN.) FROM THE GROUND
MIN 2	RED	ON THE REAR - SYMMETRICAL - AS FAR APART AS PRACTICABLE - FACING REARWARD	380-1530 (15-60)

DESCRIPTION
AREA	EQUIPMENT	(SAE LENS CODING)	FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
9	BACKUP LAMP	(R)	ILLUMINATE GROUND BEHIND THE VEHICLE AND ALERT ROAD USERS
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
QTY	COLOR	LOCATION	HEIGHT MM (IN.) FROM THE GROUND
MINIMUM 1	WHITE	REAR	NO REQUIREMENT

DESCRIPTION
AREA	EQUIPMENT	(SAE LENS CODING)	FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
10	LICENSE PLATE LAMP(S)	(L)/td>	ILLUMINATES LICENSE PLATE
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
QTY	COLOR	LOCATION	HEIGHT MM (IN.) FROM THE GROUND
MIN 1	WHITE	ON THE REAR - ABOVE OR AT THE SIDES OF LICENSE PLATE	NO REQUIREMENT

DESCRIPTION
AREA	EQUIPMENT	(SAE LENS CODING)	FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
11	CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP ATTENTION: REQUIRED FOR VEHICLES LESS THAN 2032MM WIDE AND 4536KG	(U3)	INDICATES BRAKING
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
QTY	COLOR	LOCATION	HEIGHT MM (IN.) FROM THE GROUND
MINIMUM 1	RED	ON THE REAR - CENTERLINE OF THE VEHICLE	860 (34) MINIMUM

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT FOR SPECIFIC VEHICLES
LENGTH 9.1 M (30 FT.) OR LONGER

DESCRIPTION
AREA	EQUIPMENT	(SAE LENS CODING)	FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
12A	INTERMEDIATE SIDE MARKER LAMPS	(P2 or PC)	INDICATE PRESENCE OF A LONG VEHICLE
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
QTY	COLOR	LOCATION	HEIGHT MM (IN.) FROM THE GROUND
MIN 2	YELLOW	EACH SIDE NEAR CENTER	380 (15) MINIMUM

DESCRIPTION
AREA	EQUIPMENT	(SAE LENS CODING)	FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
12B	INTERMEDIATE SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS	(A)	INDICATE PRESENCE OF A LONG VEHICLE
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
QTY	COLOR	LOCATION	HEIGHT MM (IN.) FROM THE GROUND
MIN 2	YELLOW	EACH SIDE NEAR CENTER - FACING SIDEWARD	380-1530 (15-60)

TRUCK TRACTORS

DESCRIPTION
AREA	CONSPICUITY TREATMENT	DOT CODE	QUANTITY
13	REAR UPPER BODY MARKING	DOT-C, DOT-C2, DOT-C3, OR DOT-C4	EXACTLY 2 PAIRS OF 50MM LO NG STRIPS
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
COLOR	LOCATION	HEIGHT MM (IN.) FROM THE GROUND	OPTIONS
WHITE	REAR UPPER CORNERS OF CAB - FACING REARWARD	AS HIGH AS PRACTICABLE EXCLUDING FAIRINGS

DESCRIPTION
AREA	CONSPICUITY TREATMENT	DOT CODE	QUANTITY
14	REAR MARKING	DOT-C, DOT-C2, DOT-C3, OR DOT-C4	EXACTLY 2 SECTIONS OF MIN. 600MM EACH
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
COLOR	LOCATION	HEIGHT MM (IN.) FROM THE GROUND	OPTIONS
RED/WHITE	REAR - FACING REARWARD - ON FENDERS, ON MUD FLAPS BRACKETS, OR WITHIN 50MM BELOW OF THE TOP OF MUD FLAPS	AS HORIZONTAL AS PRACTICABLE AND NOT HIGHER THAN 1525MM FROM THE GROUND	IF MUD FLAPS NOT USED - ON THE CAB OR FRAME MOUNTED BRACKETS

Courtesy of www.nhtsa.gov
IMPORTANT NOTE: Every lamp, reflex reflector, and conspicuity treatment (device) must be permanently attached in the location specified below and must comply with all applicable requirements prescribed for it by FMVSS/CMVSS 108. The face of any device on the front/rear and sides should be, respectively perpendicular and parallel to vehicle centerline, unless it is photometrically certified at installation angle. No part of the vehicle shall prevent any device from meeting its prescribed requirements unless an auxiliary device meeting all prescribed requirements is installed. In Canada: Manufacturers and importers of vehicles must have the proper certification test records demonstrating compliance of lighting components with all prescribed requirements.