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Are lighting devices on mobile homes/house trailers required to be permanently mounted?

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FMCSA-VEH-393.25-Q01.cm_.docx (22.24 KB)

Section § 393.25: Requirements for lamps other than head lamps.

Guidance Q&A

Question 1: Are lighting devices on mobile homes/house trailers required to be permanently mounted?

Guidance: No. The movement of mobile homes/house trailers is considered to be a driveaway-towaway operation.

Effective Date: Sunday, May 4, 1997
Issued Date: Friday, April 4, 1997