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1980 33 pages Ord. 1980-086, Ord. 86

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or semi-trailer of over 3,000 pounds gross weight, shall be equipped with the following lighting devices and reflectors in addition to other requirements of this Chapter, and such devices shall be lighted at the times mentioned in Section 1-12-1 of this Chapter. (A) Every motor truck, whatever its size, shall have the following: On each side, one reflector, at or near the rear; and On the rear, 2 reflectors, one at each side. (B) Every motor truck 80 inches or more in width shall have the following in addition to the requirements in subsection (A): 1. If 30 feet or less in overall length: (a) On the front, 2 clearance lamps, one at each side; and (b) On the rear, 2 clearance lamps, one at each side. 2. If more than 30 feet in overall length: (a) On the front, 2 clearance lamps, one at each side; (b) On each side, 2 side marker lamps, one at or near the front, and one at or near the rear, and an additional reflector at or near the front; and (c) On the rear, 2 clearance lamps, one at each side. (C) Every truck tractor or road tractor shall have the following: 1. On the front, 2 clearance lamps, one at each side if the tractor cab is as wide as, or wider than, the widest part of the vehicle or vehicles towed; 2. On each side, one side marker lamp at or near the front; and 3. On the rear, one tail lamp. (D) Every trailer or semi-trailer having a gross weight in excess of 3,000 pounds shall have the following: 1. On the front, 2 clearance lamps, one at each side, if the trailer is wider in its widest part than the cab of the vehicle towing it; 2. On each side, one side marker lamp at or near the rear; 2 reflectors, one at or near the front and one at or near the rear; and 3. On the rear, 2 clearance lamps, one at each side; one stop light; one tail lamp; and 2 reflectors, one at each side. (E) Every motor truck or combination of motor truck and trailer having a length in excess of 30 feet or a width in excess of 30 inches shall be equipped with 3 identification lights on both front and rear. Each such group shall be evenly spaced not less than 6 inches nor more than 12 inches apart along a horizontal line near the top of the vehicle. 1-12-10: COLOR: MOUNTING OF LIGHTING DEVICES: No lighting device or reflector, when mounted on or near the front of any motor truck or trailer, shall display any other color than white, yellow or amber. Clearance lamps shall be mounted on the permanent structure of the

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