Public Safety, Highway Patrol

Rule R714-200

Standards for Vehicle Lights and Illuminating Devices

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 36433
Filed: 07/02/2012 02:29:43 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

This rule is authorized by Section 41-1a-1620 and Subsection 41-6a-1601(2), which state that the department shall make rules setting minimum equipment standards of lighting equipment and approve or disapprove of any lighting device for motor vehicles.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No written comments have been received.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

There are many after-market lighting devices that are sold which do not meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Standards. Also included in this rule are the lighting equipment restrictions. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Glen Porter at the above address, by phone at 801-965-4889, by FAX at 801-322-1817, or by Internet E-mail at gporter@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Lance Davenport, Commissioner

Effective:

07/02/2012