Definitions. A. As used in this section: 1. "Jamming" means any obstruction to the turning of the steering control caused by some interference with components of the steering system, including but not limited to: a. tires which exceed the manufacturer's specifications, or b. damaged fenders that interfere with a full right or left turn; and 2. "Play" means the condition in which the steering control can be turned through some part of a revolution but does not result in movement of the front wheels. B. No vehicle shall be operated which exhibits jamming, roughness, or binding when turning the wheels from full right to full left. C. No vehicle shall be operated if the steering wheel: 1. Has more than six (6) inches of play, if the steering wheel is eighteen (18) inches or less in diameter; or 2. Has more than eight (8) inches of play, if the steering wheel is over eighteen (18) inches in diameter. D. No vehicle shall be operated if any power steering pump is inoperative or is not properly operating.
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