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Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
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Title 67. TRANSPORTATION |
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PART I. Department of Transportation |
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Subpart A. Vehicle Code Provisions |
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Article VII. Vehicle Characteristics |
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Chapter 175. Vehicle Equipment and Inspection |
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SubChapter O. VEHICLE SUN SCREENING DEVICES |
Section 175.265. Exemption provisions
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(a) Exempt vehicles. The following vehicles are exempt from § 175.263 (relating to sun screening location):
(1) A hearse, ambulance or government vehicle.
(2) A vehicle for which a certificate of exemption has been issued by the Department under subsection (b).
(b) Certificate of exemption. The Department will issue a certificate of exemption from § 175.263 for the following vehicles:
(1) A vehicle which was registered in this Commonwealth as of September 8, 1984, and was equipped with a prohibited sun screening device or other prohibited material prior to September 9, 1984. Requests for this type of exemption shall be accompanied by an application for a certificate of exemption, made on a form furnished by the Department, which shall contain a description of the vehicle by make, year, model, vehicle identification number, windows and wings equipped with sun screening device or other material and other information as the Department may prescribe.
(2) A vehicle owned by a person who is afflicted with a condition for which the Department has determined, in consultation with the Medical Advisory Board, that the use of prohibited sun screening devices or other materials is justified; or a vehicle owned by a person residing with a person who is so afflicted, if the afflicted person normally drives or is driven in the vehicle. An application for a certificate of exemption will be granted only for colorless sun screening device or other material and shall be made on a form furnished by the Department, which shall contain the following:
(i) A description of the vehicle by make, year, model and vehicle identification number.
(ii) A medical certification of need due to a disability from a licensed physician or optometrist.
(iii) Other information as the Department may prescribe.
(c) Display of certificate issued for vehicles registered as of September 8, 1984. Upon compliance with the criteria in subsection (b)(1), the Department will issue a certificate of exemption which shall be carried in the vehicle at all times by the operator of the vehicle and shall be displayed upon request of a police officer. The certificate of exemption shall also be submitted to the inspection station upon submission of the vehicle for inspection.
(d) Display of certificate issued for medical reasons. Upon compliance with the criteria in subsection (b)(2), the Department will issue a certificate of exemption authorizing the installation of a colorless sun screening device or other material which filters ultraviolet light. This certificate of exemption shall be carried in the vehicle at all times by the operator of the vehicle and shall be displayed upon request of a police officer. The certificate of exemption shall also be submitted to the inspection station upon submission of the vehicle for inspection.
(e) Sale or transfer of exempted vehicle. Upon the sale or transfer of a vehicle for which a certificate of exemption has been issued under subsection (b)(2), the certificate of exemption is void. Prior to the sale or transfer of a vehicle exempted under subsection (b)(2), it is the sole responsibility of the owner or seller of the vehicle to remove sun screening devices or other materials which do not comply with Departmental regulations. The owner or seller shall destroy the certificate of exemption and provide the purchaser with a notarized statement specifying the name and address of the owner or seller, the vehicle identification number, year and model, and the business entity and process used to remove the sun screening device or other material.
The provisions of this Table I readopted December 2, 1988, effective December 3, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 5362. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (103492).
The provisions of this Table II readopted December 2, 1988, effective December 3, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 5362. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (103492).
The provisions of this Table III readopted December 2, 1988, effective December 3, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 5362. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (77606).
The provisions of this Table IV readopted December 2, 1988, effective December 3, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 5362. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (77607).
The provisions of this Table V readopted December 2, 1988, effective December 3, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 5362. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (77607).
The provisions of this Table VI readopted December 2, 1988, effective December 3, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 5362. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (77608).
The provisions of this Table VII readopted December 2, 1988, effective December 3, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 5362. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (77609).
The provisions of this Table VIII readopted December 2, 1988, effective December 3, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 5362. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (77610).
The provisions of this Table IX readopted December 2, 1988, effective December 3, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 5362. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (77610).
The provisions of this Table X adopted September 27, 1996, effective September 28, 1996, 26 Pa.B. 4640.
Notation
This section cited in 67 Pa. Code § 175.67 (relating to glazing); 67 Pa. Code § 175.97 (relating to glazing); 67 Pa. Code § 175.147 (relating to glazing); 67 Pa. Code § 175.176 (relating to glazing); and 67 Pa. Code § 175.226 (relating to glazing).
| Passenger carrying vehicles with seating capacity of 10 persons or less and built on passenger frame: | |||
| SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM | EMERGENCY BRAKE | ||
| Percent braking force | Deceleration in feet/sec. | Stopping dist. in feet at 20 MPH | Stopping dist. in feet at 20 MPH |
| 65.2 | 21 | 20 | 54 |
| Passenger carrying vehicles with seating capacity of over 10 persons built on passenger car chassis; vehicles built on truck or bus chassis with manufacturer’s gross weight of 10,000 lbs. or less: | |||
| Percent braking force | Deceleration in feet/sec. | Stopping dist. in feet at 20 MPH | Stopping dist. in feet at 20 MPH |
| 52.8 | 17 | 25 | 66 |
| All other passenger carrying vehicles: | |||
| Percent braking force | Deceleration in feet/sec. | Stopping dist. in feet at 20 MPH | Stopping dist. in feet at 20 MPH |
| 43.5 | 14 | 35 | 85 |
| Property-carrying vehicles having manufacturer’s gross weight of 10,000 lbs. or less: | |||
| Percent braking force | Deceleration in feet/sec. | Stopping dist. in feet at 20 MPH | Stopping dist. in feet at 20 MPH |
| 52.8 | 17 | 25 | 66 |
| Single property-carrying vehicles having manufacturer’s gross weight over 10,000 pounds except truck tractors. Combinations of 2-axle towing vehicle and trailer having GVRW of 3,000 pounds or less: | |||
| Percent braking force | Deceleration in feet/sec. | Stopping dist. in feet at 20 MPH | Stopping dist. in feet at 20 MPH |
| 3.4 | 14 | 35 | 85 |
| All other property-carrying vehicles and combinations of property carrying vehicles: | |||
| Percent braking force | Deceleration in feet/sec. | Stopping dist. in feet at 20 MPH | Stopping dist. in feet at 20 MPH |
| 43.5 | 14 | 40 | 90 |
This table cited in 67 Pa. Code § 175.64 (relating to braking systems); 67 Pa. Code § 175.80 (relating to inspection procedure); 67 Pa. Code § 175.94 (relating to braking systems); 67 Pa. Code § 175.144 (relating to braking systems); 67 Pa. Code § 175.160 (relating to inspection procedure) and 67 Pa. Code § 175.203 (relating to braking systems).
(as adopted in Chapter 153)
| MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. | |
| ITEM | TRUCKS AND BUSES—80" OR MORE OVERALL WIDTH |
| Headlamps | 2 white 7" Type 2 headlamp units or 2 white, 5¾" Type 1 headlamp units and 2 white 5¾" Type 2A headlamp units and 2 white Type 1A headlamp units |
| 2 white headlamps, Type 2B1 or Type 2D1; or 4 white headlamps; 2 each Type 1C1 and Type 2C1, or Type 2A1 | |
| Tail lamps | 2 red |
| Stoplamps | 2 red |
| License Plate Lamp | 1 white |
| Reflex Reflectors | 4 red; 2 amber |
| Side Marker Lamps | 2 red; 2 amber |
| Backup Lamp | 1 white |
| Turn Signal Lamps | 2 red or amber; 2 amber |
| Turn Signal Operating Unit | 1 |
| Turn Signal Flasher | 1 |
| Vehicular HazardWarning SignalOperating Unit | 1 |
| Vehicular HazardWarning SignalFlasher | 1 |
| Identification Lamps | 3 amber; 3 red |
| Clearance Lamps | 2 amber; 2 red |
| Intermediate SideMarker Lamp | 2 amber |
| Intermediate ReflexReflectors | 2 amber |
This table cited in 67 Pa. Code § 175.66 (relating to lighting and electrical systems); 67 Pa. Code § 175.96 (relating to lighting and electrical systems); 67 Pa. Code § 175.125 (relating to lighting and electrical systems); 67 Pa. Code § 175.130 (relating to inspection procedure); 67 Pa. Code § 175.146 (relating to lighting and electrical systems); and 67 Pa. Code § 175.175 (relating to lighting and electrical systems).
Multi-purpose Passenger Vehicles, Trucks, Trailers and Buses—80"
or more Overall Width
| ITEM | LOCATION ON | |
| multi-purpose passenger vehicles, trucks and buses. | Height above road surface measured from center of item on vehicle. | |
| Headlamps | Type 1 headlamps at the same height. 1 on each side of the vertical centerline. Type 2 headlamps at the same height. 1 on each side of the vertical centerline, as far apart as practicable. | Not less than 24" nor more than 54" |
| Taillamps | On the rear, 1 on each side of the vertical centerline, at the same height, and as far apart as practicable. | Not less than 15" nor more than 72" |
| Stop lamps | On the rear,1 on each side of the vertical centerline, at the same height, and as far apart as practicable. | Not less than 15" nor more than 72" apart |
| License Plate Light | At rear license plate, to illuminate the plate from the top or sides. | No requirement |
| Backup Lamp | On the rear. | No requirement |
| Turn Signal Lamps | At or near the front 1 amber on each side of the vertical centerline, at the same height and as far apart as practicable. On the rear 1 red or amber on each side of the vertical centerline, at the same height, and as far apart as practicable. | Not less than 15" nor more than 83" |
| Identification Lamps | On the front and rear 3 lamps, amber in front, red in rear, as close as practicable to the top of the vehicle, at the same height as close as practicable to the vertical centerline, with lamp centers spaced not less than 6" or more than 12" apart. | No requirement |
| Clearance Lamps | On the front and rear 2 amber lamps on front, red in rear, as close as practicable to the top of the vehicle, 1 on each side of the vertical centerline, at the same height, and as near the top as practicable. | No requirements |
| Intermediate Side Marker Lamps | On each side 1 amber located at or near the midpoint between the front and rear side marker lamps. | Not less than 15" |
| Intermediate Side Reflex Reflectors | On each side 1 amber located at or near the midpoint between the front and rear side reflex reflector. | Not less than 15" nor more than 60" |
| Reflex Reflectors | On the rear 1 red on each side of the vertical centerline, as far apart as practicable, and at the same height. | Not less than 15" nor more than 60" |
| Side Marker Lamps | On each side 1 red as far to the rear as practicable, and 1 amber as far to the front as practicable. | Not less than 15" and on the rear of trailers not more than 60" |
This table cited in 67 Pa. Code § 175.66 (relating to lighting and electrical systems); 67 Pa. Code § 175.96 (relating to lighting and electrical systems); 67 Pa. Code § 175.125 (relating to lighting and electrical systems); and 67 Pa. Code § 175.130 (relating to inspection procedure).
(as adopted in Chapter 153)
| Passenger cars, motorcycles and multi-purpose vehicles, trucks, trailers, and buses of less than 80" overall width: | |
| Headlamps | 2 white, 7", Type 2 headlamp units, or 2 white 5¾", Type 1 headlamp units or 2 white 5¾" Type 2A headlamp units and 2 white Type 1A headlamp units. |
| 2 white headlamps, Type 2B1 or Type 2D1; 4 white headlamps, 2 each Type 1C1 and Type 2C1, or Type 1A1 and Type 2A1 | |
| Taillamps | 2 red |
| Stop Lamps | 2 red |
| License Plate Light | 1 white |
| Parking LampsReflex Reflectors | 2 amber or white4 red, 2 amber |
| Intermediate Side Reflex Reflectors | 2 amber |
| Intermediate Side Marker Lamps | 2 amber |
| Side Marker Lamps | 2 red; 2 amber |
| Backup Lamp | 1 white |
| Turn Signal Lamps | 2 red or amber |
| Turn Signal Operating Unit | 1 |
| Turn Signal Flasher | 1 |
| Vehicular Hazard Warning Signal Operating Unit | 1 |
| Vehicular Hazard Warning Signal Flasher | 1 |
This table cited in 67 Pa. Code § 175.66 (relating to lighting and electrical systems); 67 Pa. Code § 175.96 (relating to lighting and electrical systems); 67 Pa. Code § 175.125 (relating to lighting and electrical systems); 67 Pa. Code § 175.130 (relating to inspection procedure); 67 Pa. Code § 175.146 (relating to lighting and electrical systems); 67 Pa. Code § 175.160 (relating to inspection procedure); 67 Pa. Code § 175.175 (relating to lighting and electrical systems); and 67 Pa. Code § 175.190 (relating to inspection procedure).
MOTORCYCLES
| ITEM | LOCATION ON MOTORCYCLES | Height above road surface measured from center of item on vehicle |
| Turn Signal Lamps | At or near the front 1 amber on each side of the vertical centerline at the same height, and having a minimum horizontal separation distance (centerline of lamps) of 16". Minimum edge to edge separation distance between lamp and headlamp is 4". | Not less than 15" nor more than 83" |
| At or near the rear 1 red or amber on each side of the vertical centerline, at the same height and having a minimum horizontal separation distance (centerline to centerline of lamps) of 9". Minimum edge to edge separation distance between lamp and tail or stop lamp is 4". |
This table cited in 67 Pa. Code § 175.146 (relating to lighting and electrical systems); 67 Pa. Code § 175.160 (relating to inspection procedure); 67 Pa. Code § 175.175 (relating to lighting and electrical systems); and 67 Pa. Code § 175.190 (relating to inspection procedure).
ADDITIONAL GLAZING INFORMATION
NOTES: —Table below is an appendix in ANSI Glazing Standard Z26.1
—Glazing marked AS10 or AS11 has bullet resisting qualities.
—Acceptable numbers shown in the two columns to the right, are marked on the glass
and are preceded by the letter ‘‘AS’’
PASSENGER CARS AND TAXICABS
| Glazing Material Applicable When Marked with ‘‘AS’’ Designation Indicated Below At Levels Requisite for Driving Visibility | At Levels Not Requisite for Driving Visibility | |
| PASSENGER CARS | ||
| Windshields | 1, 10 | 1*, 10* |
| Interior partitions, auxiliary wind deflectors, flexible curtains, readily removable windows, ventilators used in conjunction with readily removable windows, rear windows in tops of convertible cars | 1, 2, 4, 10, 11 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 |
| Openings in roofs not required for driving visibility | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11 | |
| All other glazing | 1, 2, 10, 11 | 1, 2, 3, 10, 11 |
| TAXICABS | ||
| Windshields | 1, 10 | 1*, 10* |
| Interior partitions, auxiliary wind deflectors, windows in rear doors | 1, 2, 4, 10, 11 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 |
| Openings in roofs not required for driving visibility | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 | |
| Flexible curtains, readily removable windows, ventilators used in conjunction with readily removable windows | 1, 2, 4, 6, 10, 11 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11 |
| All other glazing | 1, 2, 10, 11 | 1, 2, 3, 10, 11 |
*Glazing material which is intentionally made so that only a portion of a single sheet has a luminous transmittance of not less than 70 percent shall be marked at the edge of the sheet to show the limits of the area that may be used at levels requisite for driving visibility. The marks A S1 or A S2 etc., shall be used with the arrow pointing to the portion of the sheet having a luminous transmittance of not less than 70 percent and the number indicating the item with which that portion of the sheet complies.
ADDITIONAL GLAZING INFORMATION
NOTES: —Table below is an appendix in ANSI Glazing Standard Z26.1
—Glazing marked AS10 or AS11 has bullet resisting qualities.
—Acceptable numbers shown in the two columns to the right, are marked on the glass
and are preceded by the letter ‘‘AS’’
TRUCKS AND TRUCK-TRACTORS AND BUSES
| Glazing Material Applicable When Marked with ‘‘AS’’ Designation Indicated Below At Levels Requisite for Driving Visibility | At Levels Not Requisite for Driving Visibility | |
| TRUCKS AND TRUCK-TRACTORS | ||
| Windshields | 1, 10 | 1*, 10* |
| Windows to immediate right or left of driver | 1, 2, 10, 11 | 1, 2, 3, 10, 11 |
| Rear most window if used for driving visibility | 1, 2, 10, 11 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Glazing to rear of driver where other means to afford visibility of the highway is provided | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11 | |
| Folding doors | 1, 2, 4, 8, 10, 11 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| All other glazing | 1, 2, 10, 11 | 1, 2, 3, 10, 11 |
| BUSES | ||
| Windshields | 1, 10 | 1*, 10* |
| Glazing to immediate right and left of driver | 1, 2, 10, 11 | 1, 2, 3, 10, 11 |
| Rear most window if used for driver visibility | 1, 2, 8, 10, 11 | 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Interior partitions and auxiliary wind deflectors | 1, 2, 4, 10, 11 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 |
| Folding doors | 1, 2, 4, 8, 10, 11 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Standee windows | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11 | |
| Opening in roof not required for driving visibility | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 | |
| Flexible curtains readily removable windows, ventilators used in conjunction with readily removable windows | 1, 2, 4, 6, 10, 11 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11 |
| All other glazing | 1, 2, 3, 10, 11 | 1, 2, 3, 10, 11 |
*Glazing material which is intentionally made so that only a portion of a single sheet has a luminous transmittance of not less than 70 percent shall be marked at the edge of the sheet to show the limits of the area that may be used at levels requisite for driving visibility. The marks A S1 or A S2 etc., shall be used with the arrow pointing to the portion of the sheet having a luminous transmittance of not less than 70 percent and the number indicating the item with which that portion of the sheet complies.
ADDITIONAL GLAZING INFORMATION
NOTES: —Table below is an appendix in ANSI Glazing Standard Z26.1
—Glazing marked AS10 or AS11 has bullet resisting qualities
—Acceptable numbers shown in the two columns to the right, are marked on the glass
and are preceded by the letter ‘‘AS’’
HOUSE TRAILERS AND PROPERTY-CARRYING TRAILERS
| Glazing Material Applicable When Marked with ‘‘AS’’ Designation Indicated Below At Levels Requisite for Driving Visibility | At Levels Not Requisite for Driving Visibility | |
| HOUSE TRAILERS AND PROPERTY-CARRYING TRAILERS | ||
| All Glazing | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 | |
*Glazing material which is intentionally made so that only a portion of a single sheet has a luminous transmittance of not less than 70 percent shall be marked at the edge of the sheet to show the limits of the area that may be used at levels requisite for driving visibility. The marks A S1 or A S2 etc., shall be used with the arrow pointing to the portion of the sheet having a luminous transmittance of not less than 70 percent and the number indicating the item with which that portion of the sheet complies.
ADDITIONAL GLAZING INFORMATION
NOTES: —Table below is an appendix in ANSI Glazing Standard Z26.1
—Glazing marked AS10 or AS11 has bullet resisting qualities.
—Acceptable numbers shown in the two columns to the right, are marked on the glass
and are preceded by the letter ‘‘AS’’
MOTORCYCLES
| Glazing Material Applicable When Marked with ‘‘AS’’ Designation Indicated Below At Levels Requisite for Driving Visibility | At Levels Not Requisite for Driving Visibility | |
| MOTORCYCLES | ||
| Windscreens | 1*, 6, 10*, 11 | 1, 6, 7, 10, 11 |
*Glazing material which is intentionally made so that only a portion of a single sheet has a luminous transmittance of not less than 70 percent shall be marked at the edge of the sheet to show the limits of the area that may be used at levels requisite for driving visibility. The marks A S1 or A S2 etc., shall be used with the arrow pointing to the portion of the sheet having a luminous transmittance of not less than 70 percent and the number indicating the item with which that portion of the sheet complies.
TABLE X—ACCEPTABLE LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE LEVELS
FOR VEHICLE GLAZING
All light transmittance levels listed below assume a 3% accuracy (±3%).
| Front Side | Rear Side | |||
| Vehicle Type | Windshield | Windows/Wings | Windows/Wings | Rear Window |
| Pre-1998 Passenger Cars | 70% | 70% | 70% | VESC-20* |
| 1998 & Newer Passenger Cars | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% |
| Trucks & Multi-Purpose Passenger Vehicles | 70% | 70% | No Requirement | No Requirement |
| Medium/Heavy Trucks & Buses | 70% | 70% | No Requirement | No Requirement |
| All Other Vehicles | 70% | 70% | No Requirement | No Requirement |
*A label, permanently installed between the sun screening device or other material and the glazing to which it is applied, shall contain the name of the device or material manufacturer or a registration number and the statement, ‘‘Complies with VESC-20.’’
The provisions of this Table X issued under the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S. § § 4103, 4521, 4524 and 6103.