§38.157. Lighting.
49 C.F.R. § 38.157
Any stepwell or doorway immediately adjacent to the driver shall have, when the door is open, at least 2 foot-candles of illumination measured on the step tread.
The vehicle doorway shall have outside light(s) which, when the door is open, provide at least 1 foot-candle of illumination on the pathway to the door for a distance of 3 feet (915 mm) to the bottom step tread or lift outer edge. Such light(s) shall be shielded to protect the eyes of entering and exiting passengers.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[56 FR 45756, Sept. 6, 1991, as amended at 63 FR 51698, 51702, Sept. 28, 1998]
Authority
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 12101-12213; 49 U.S.C. 322.
Source
Source: 56 FR 45756, Sept. 6, 1991, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[56 FR 45756, Sept. 6, 1991, as amended at 63 FR 51698, 51702, Sept. 28, 1998]