I have omitted stuff that did not pertain to passenger cars or light trucks so you did not get lost or board reading....

I have also noted somethings in RED that have been ask more than once on the forum.





04.05.00 INSPECTION ITEMS FOR VEHICLE CLASSES



05.01 Inspect Every Passenger Car For: (Listed in suggested order of inspection)



* Check for evidence of Financial Responsibility



1. Horn
2. Windshield Wipers

3. Mirror

4. Steering

5. Seat Belts

6. Brakes (system) (Parking - beginning with 1960 models)

7. Tires

8. Wheel Assembly

9. Exhaust System

10. Exhaust Emission System (beginning with 1968 models)

11. Beam Indicator (beginning with 1948 models)

12. Tail Lamps (2); (1) if 1959 model or earlier

13. Stop Lamps (2); (1) if 1959 model or earlier

14. License Plate Lamp (1)

15. Rear Red Reflectors (2)

16. Turn Signal Lamps (beginning with 1960 models)

17. Head Lamps (2)

18. Motor, Serial, or Vehicle Identification Number

19. 1988 & newer - inspect for window tinting or coating

20. Gas caps on vehicles 2-24 model years old.




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05.02 Inspect Every Pickup, Panel, or Truck Under 80 Inches Wide For: (Listed in suggested order of inspection)



* Check for evidence of Financial Responsibility



1. Horn

2. Windshield Wipers

3. Mirror

4. Steering

5. Seat Belts

6. Brakes (system) Parking - (beginning with 1960 models)

7. Tires

8. Wheel Assembly

9. Safety Guards or Flaps (if four tires or more on rearmost axle)

10. Exhaust System

11. Exhaust Emission System (beginning with 1968 models)

12. Beam Indicator (beginning with 1948 models)

13. Tail Lamps (2); (1) if 1959 model or earlier

14. Stop Lamps (2); (1) if 1959 model or earlier

15. License Plate Lamp (1)

16. Rear Red Reflectors (2)

17. Turn Signal Lamps (beginning with 1960 models) (mea-sure if 1959 model or earlier)

18. Head Lamps (2)

19. Motor, Serial, or Vehicle Identification Number

20. 1988 & newer - inspect for window tinting or coating

21. Gas caps on vehicles 2-24 model years old.



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04.20.00 DETAILS OF INSPECTION



All items of inspection enumerated will be covered which are required to be inspected in accordance with the Texas Vehicle Inspection Act and these rules and regulations prior to the affixing of an inspection certificate on a vehicle.



During the brake/road test of a vehicle requiring a Commercial Driver License (CDL) the certified inspector may ride in the vehicle driven by its operator observing the braking performance at the brake test area, provided the inspector is not licensed to operate the class vehicle presented for inspection.



Any vehicle presented for inspection that is modified for use by a disabled person may be driven by the operator with the certified inspector riding and observing during the road test portion of the inspection.



NOTE: The following items of inspection are listed alphabetically.




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20.01 Beam Indicator. Every new motor vehicle registered in this state after January 1, 1948, other than a motorcycle or a motor-driven cycle, which has multiple beam road lighting equipment, shall be equipped with a beam indicator (no certain color required) which shall be lighted whenever the uppermost distribution of light from the head lamp is in use, and shall not be otherwise lighted. Said indicator shall be so designed and located that when lighted it will be readily visible without glare to the driver of the vehicle so equipped.



1. Inspection Procedure. Check operation and condition visually.



2. Inspect for and reject if: (When required)



a. Vehicle not equipped with a beam indicator.



b. Improper switching indication.



c. Produces glaring light.



d. Inoperative for any reason.




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