Inspection Manual (Motorcycle & Moped) - Vermont Department of ...

Procedure:
ADDITIONAL LIGHTING EQUIPMENT – MANDATORY
Inspect for condition, operating, wiring and switching.
1. Inspect tail lamps.
a. At least one (1) is required; two (2) are permitted.
b. Must be of approved type.
c. Must be red in color.
2. Inspect stop signal lamps.
a. At least one (1) is required; two (2) are permitted.
b. Must be of approved type.
c. Must be red in color.
d. Must be activated by application of the brake.
e. May be combined with other rear lamp.
f. Must be extinguished when the turn signal lamp is functioning if combined with
the turn signal lamp.
3. Inspect license plate lamp.
a. One (1) is required.
b. Must be white in color.
c. Rear plate must be visible under normal atmospheric conditions at night from fifty
feet (50’) to the rear.
d. Must be activated by same switch which activates the headlamps.
e. Number plate light shall clearly illuminate number plate.
MTC 7.2