(1) A motor vehicle shall be equipped with a bumper on both front and rear of the motor vehicle, except a motor vehicle that was not originally designed or manufactured with a bumper or bumpers.
(2) (a) On a motor vehicle required to have bumpers under Subsection (1), a bumper shall be: (i) at least 4.5 inches in vertical height; (ii) centered on the vehicle's center line; and (iii) extend no less than the width of the respective wheel track distance. (b) A bumper shall be securely mounted, horizontal load bearing, and attached to the motor vehicle's frame to effectively transfer impact when engaged.
(a) On a motor vehicle required to have bumpers under Subsection (1), a bumper shall be: (i) at least 4.5 inches in vertical height; (ii) centered on the vehicle's center line; and (iii) extend no less than the width of the respective wheel track distance.
(i) at least 4.5 inches in vertical height;
(ii) centered on the vehicle's center line; and
(iii) extend no less than the width of the respective wheel track distance.
(b) A bumper shall be securely mounted, horizontal load bearing, and attached to the motor vehicle's frame to effectively transfer impact when engaged.
(3) If a motor vehicle is originally or later equipped with a bumper, the bumper shall: (a) be maintained in operational condition; and (b) comply with this section.
(a) be maintained in operational condition; and
(b) comply with this section.
(4) A violation of this section is an infraction.
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