1. (1) Terms used in this rule are found in Sections 41-1a-102, 41a-6a-102, and 49 C.F.R. 571, et seq.

2. (2) In addition:

   1. (a) "acute area" means:

      1. (i) the area of a passenger vehicle windshield inside a 6 inch border measured from the edge of the glass where it meets the molding around the entire outside of the windshield; or
      2. (ii) the area of a windshield of a commercial motor vehicle as defined in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, extending upward from the height of the top of the steering wheel, excluding a 2 inch border at the top of the windshield, and a 1 inch border at each side of the windshield or windshield panel;
   2. (b) "CNG" means compressed natural gas;
   3. (c) "custom vehicle" means a motor vehicle as defined in Subsection 41-6a-1507(1);
   4. (d) "division" means the Vehicle Safety Inspection section of the Utah Highway Patrol;
   5. (e) "GVWR" means gross vehicle weight rating;
   6. (f) "inspector" means a person with a valid certificate who is employed by a licensed station;
   7. (g) "lifted vehicle" means a vehicle that has been raised from the original manufacturer's frame height;

   8. (h) "lowered vehicle" means a vehicle that has been lowered from the original manufacturer's height;

      1. (i) "online inspection certificate" means an inspection certificate created electronically through the Vehicle Safety Inspection System;
   9. (j) "online inspection program" means the web-based inspection program used to record safety inspections;

   10. (k) "OEM" means original equipment manufacturer;

       1. (l) "paper inspection certificate" means an inspection certificate created by paper form;
   11. (m) "passenger vehicle" means a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 26,001 pounds that transports passengers, including the driver, or property, or any combination thereof;
   12. (n) "salvage vehicle" means any vehicle as defined in Subsection 41-1a-1001(8);
   13. (o) "station" means a business or government facility located in Utah that is managed or operated by a valid permit holder and conducts safety inspections; and
   14. (p) "vintage vehicle" means a motor vehicle or trailer as defined in Section 41-21-1.

KEY: motor vehicle safety, safety inspection manual

Date of Last Change: December 6, 2018

Notice of Continuation: April 29, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53-8-204; 53-8-205; 41-6a-1601