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 Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014)
 TRANSPORTATION CODE
 Title 7. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
 Subtitle C. RULES OF THE ROAD
 Chapter 547. VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
 Subchapter F. ADDITIONAL LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN LARGE VEHICLES

  Sec. 547.352. ADDITIONAL LIGHTING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS  

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  • In addition to other equipment required by this chapter:

    (1) a bus, truck, trailer, or semitrailer that is at least 80 inches wide shall be equipped with:

    (A) two clearance lamps on the front, one at each side;

    (B) two clearance lamps on the rear, one at each side;

    (C) four side marker lamps, one on each side at or near the front and one on each side at or near the rear;

    (D) four reflectors, one on each side at or near the front and one on each side at or near the rear; and

    (E) hazard lamps that meet the requirements of Section 547.331;

    (2) a bus or truck that is at least 30 feet long shall be equipped with hazard lamps that meet the requirements of Section 547.331;

    (3) a trailer or semitrailer that is at least 30 feet long shall be equipped with:

    (A) two side marker lamps, one centrally mounted on each side with respect to the length of the vehicle;

    (B) two reflectors, one centrally mounted on each side with respect to the length of the vehicle; and

    (C) hazard lamps that meet the requirements of Section 547.331;

    (4) a pole trailer shall be equipped with:

    (A) two side marker lamps, one at each side at or near the front of the load;

    (B) one reflector at or near the front of the load;

    (C) one combination marker lamp that:

    (i) emits an amber light to the front and a red light to the rear and side; and

    (ii) is mounted on the rearmost support for the load to indicate the maximum width of the trailer; and

    (D) hazard lamps that meet the requirements of Section 547.331, if the pole trailer is at least 30 feet long or at least 80 inches wide;

    (5) a truck-tractor shall be equipped with:

    (A) two clearance lamps, one at each side on the front of the cab; and

    (B) hazard lamps that meet the requirements of Section 547.331, if the truck-tractor is at least 30 feet long or at least 80 inches wide; and

    (6) a vehicle at least 80 inches wide may be equipped with:

    (A) not more than three front identification lamps without glare; and

    (B) not more than three rear identification lamps without glare.

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.