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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
In addition to other equipment required in this chapter, the following vehicles shall be equipped as herein stated under the conditions stated in § 4337 of this title:
(1) On every bus or truck, whatever its size, there shall be the following:
On the rear, 2 reflectors, 1 at each side, and 1 stoplight;
(2) On every bus or truck 80 inches or more in overall width, in addition to the requirements in paragraph (1) of this section:
On the front, 2 clearance lamps, 1 at each side; on the rear, 2 clearance lamps, 1 at each side; on the side, 2 side marker lamps, 1 at or near the front and 1 at or near the rear; on each side, 2 reflectors, 1 at or near the front and 1 at or near the rear;
(3) On every truck tractor:
On the front, 2 clearance lamps, 1 at each side; on the rear, 1 stoplight;
(4) On every trailer or semitrailer having a gross weight in excess of 3,000 pounds:
On the front, 2 clearance lamps, 1 at each side; on each side, 2 side marker lamps, 1 at or near the front and 1 at or near the rear; on each side, 2 reflectors, 1 at or near the front and 1 at or near the rear; on the rear, 2 clearance lamps, 1 at each side; also 2 reflectors, 1 at each side and 1 stoplight;
(5) On every pole trailer in excess of 3,000 pounds gross weight:
On each side, 1 side marker lamp and 1 clearance lamp which may be in combination to show to the front, side and rear; on the rear of the pole trailer or load, 2 reflectors, 1 at each side;
(6) On every trailer, semitrailer or pole trailer weighing 3,000 pounds gross or less:
On the rear, 2 reflectors, 1 on each side. If any trailer or semitrailer is so loaded or is of such dimensions as to obscure the stoplight on the towing vehicle, then such vehicle shall also be equipped with 1 stoplight.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 21. Motor Vehicles § 4338. Additional equipment required on certain vehicles - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-21-motor-vehicles/de-code-sect-21-4338/
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