1. (1) Transportation Safety adopts the mounting requirements for front fog lamps as follows:

   1. (a) If one lamp is installed, mount the lamp on the left side of the motor vehicle;
   2. (b) If two lamps are installed, mount the lamps symmetrically around the front centerline of the motor vehicle;
   3. (c) Mount the lamps not less than 12 inches (30.5 cm) nor more than 30 inches (76.2 cm) above the level ground;
   4. (d) Measure the mounting height from ground level to the center of the lens of the lamp;
   5. (e) Do not mount the lamps so they interfere with required motor vehicle lighting; and
   6. (f) Do not mount the lamps higher than the motor vehicle headlight system.

2. (2) Transportation Safety adopts the wiring requirements for motor vehicle front fog lamps as follows:

   1. (a) Front fog lamps shall be wired so they can only come on when the motor vehicle low beam headlights are on; and
   2. (b) A switch shall be installed so front fog lamps can be turned off or on leaving the low beam of the headlights on; and
   3. (c) A steady burning indicator light shall be wired so it comes on when the front fog lamps are turned on and mounted in a location it is readily visible to the driver.

3. (3) Transportation Safety adopts the aiming requirements for motor vehicle front fog lamps as follows:

   1. (a) Adjust lamps to a setting of 0-0 when using a mechanical aimer; or
   2. (b) When using a visual aiming screen, the beam is to be centered laterally about the vertical axis and aim the top of the beam 4 inches (100 mm) below horizontal axis at a distance of 25 feet (7.6 m) from the lens.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 184.616 & 816.230

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 816.230

History

DMV 3-1997, f. & cert. ef. 1-21-97