Malfunctions and conditions prohibiting the operation of vehicles

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.The remaining tread depth of the tires of a passenger car is 1.8 mm.
• 2.The hydraulic brake system is not leak-tight.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.The remaining tread depth of the tires of a truck is 1.6 mm.
• 2.The pressure gauge of the pneumatic brake system does not operate.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.There is movement in steering parts or assemblies that is not provided for by the design, or threaded connections are not tightened.
• 2.A fire extinguisher is missing from a truck.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.The exterior lighting devices do not operate in the prescribed mode.
• 2.The remaining tread depth of the tires of a motorcycle is 0.6 mm.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.The rear fog lights are connected to the vehicle’s brake lights.
• 2.The engine coolant temperature gauge does not operate.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.The engine operates intermittently.
• 2.The tires have localized damage exposing the tire cord.
• 3.The interior lighting devices of a passenger car do not operate.
• 4.In all of the listed cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.A motorcycle without a sidecar does not have an emergency warning triangle.
• 2.The tires do not correspond to the vehicle model in size or permitted load capacity.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.Even one wheel-fastening bolt is missing.
• 2.Tires with different tread patterns are installed on the same axle.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.The head restraints provided by the vehicle’s design are missing.
• 2.New and retreaded tires are installed on the same axle.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.The content of harmful substances in the exhaust gases exceeds the limits established by the legislation of the Republic of Armenia.
• 2.The footrests provided by the motorcycle’s design are missing.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.The engine crankcase ventilation system is not leak-tight.
• 2.The engine fuel system is not leak-tight.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.The engine crankcase ventilation system is not leak-tight.
• 2.Winter and non-winter tires are installed on the same axle.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.The windshield washers provided by the vehicle’s design do not operate.
• 2.The engine’s external noise level exceeds the limits established by the standard.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.The engine operates intermittently.
• 2.The rear fog lights are not connected to the brake lights.
• 3.The windshield washers provided by the vehicle’s design do not operate.
• 4.In all of the listed cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.Items or objects that may cause injury to road users are installed on the vehicle.
• 2.The horn does not operate.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.There is excessive play in the connections between the motorcycle frame and the sidecar frame.
• 2.Yellow-light fog lamps are installed at the front.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.A first-aid kit is missing from a truck.
• 2.White reflectors are installed at the front.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.A first-aid kit is missing from a motorcycle with a sidecar.
• 2.The trailer support-coupling device is defective.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.The seat belts provided by the vehicle’s design do not operate.
• 2.Items or objects that restrict the driver’s field of vision are installed within the driver’s field of view.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.Changes or modifications have been made to the vehicle’s design without permission from the vehicle registration authority.
• 2.Yellow-light turn signals are installed at the front.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.A motor vehicle used for practical driving instruction does not have the required identification sign.
• 2.The fuel gauge does not operate.
• 3.In both cases.

A motorcycle may not be operated if:

• 1.The safety bars provided by its design are missing.
• 2.The minimum remaining tire tread depth is 1.6 mm.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.Yellow-light turn signals are installed at the front.
• 2.Even one wheel-fastening bolt is missing.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.Amber-light turn signals are installed at the front.
• 2.The trailer towing device is defective.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.White reflectors are installed at the front.
• 2.The trailer towing device is defective.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.The seat belts provided by the vehicle’s design are missing.
• 2.White-light backup lamps are installed at the rear.
• 3.In both cases.

A motorcycle with a sidecar may not be operated if:

• 1.The transverse passenger handhold on the seat, as provided by the design, is missing.
• 2.The remaining tire tread depth is 0.6 mm.
• 3.A first-aid kit is missing.
• 4.In all of the listed cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.The interior lighting devices of a passenger car do not operate.
• 2.The head restraints provided by the vehicle’s design are missing.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.Red reflectors are installed at the rear.
• 2.The speedometer provided by the vehicle’s design does not operate.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.The total play in the steering system of a passenger car exceeds 10 degrees.
• 2.The mud flaps and splash guards provided by the vehicle design are missing.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.A first-aid kit is missing from a passenger car.
• 2.Red-light backup lamps are installed at the rear.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.The remaining tread depth of the tires on a passenger-car trailer is less than 1.6 mm.
• 2.Amber-light turn signals are installed at the rear.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.The hydraulic brake system is not leak-tight.
• 2.White-light turn signals are installed at the rear.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.Tires of different constructions are installed on the same axle.
• 2.The engine fuel system is not leak-tight.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.The horn does not operate.
• 2.The cooling system does not maintain a stable operating temperature for the engine.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.There is movement in steering parts or assemblies that is not provided for by the design.
• 2.White-light turn signals are installed at the front.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.The engine operates intermittently.
• 2.The tires have localized damage exposing the tire cord.
• 3.In both cases.

A passenger-car may not be operated if:

• 1.A first-aid kit is missing.
• 2.The remaining tire tread depth is 2.2 mm.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.For a bus built on a passenger-car chassis, the total play in the steering system exceeds 10 degrees.
• 2.The mudguards and splash guards provided by the vehicle’s design are missing.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.The cargo-bed door latch provided by the vehicle’s design does not operate.
• 2.The cab door latch provided by the vehicle’s design does not operate.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.Red-light turn signals are installed at the rear.
• 2.The rear protective device provided by the vehicle’s design is missing.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.The power steering system provided by the vehicle’s design is defective or missing.
• 2.The horn does not operate.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.The parking brake system does not hold the vehicle stationary on the gradient specified by the standard.
• 2.The leak-tightness of the transmission seals is compromised.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.The spare-wheel holder does not operate.
• 2.The leak-tightness of the rear-axle seals is compromised.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.There are visible tears in the webbing of the seat belts provided by the vehicle’s design.
• 2.The vehicle is not equipped with fog lamps.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.The engine-hood latch provided by the vehicle’s design does not operate.
• 2.The rear side windows are curtained and two side rear-view mirrors are installed.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.The rear side windows are curtained and two side rear-view mirrors are missing.
• 2.The window heating and defogging devices provided by the vehicle’s design do not operate.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.The fuel-tank cap provided by the vehicle’s design does not operate.
• 2.The front side windows are curtained.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.The horn does not operate.
• 2.The windows provided by the vehicle’s design are missing.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.There are cracks in a wheel rim or wheel disc.
• 2.There are visible distortions in the shape or dimensions of the wheel-rim mounting holes.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.The exterior lighting devices and reflectors are dirty.
• 2.The front and rear protective devices are dirty.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.Lamps or lenses are missing from the lighting devices.
• 2.Lenses or lamps that do not correspond to the type of the lighting device are used.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.The exterior lighting devices and reflectors are dirty.
• 2.Exterior lighting devices from a different make of vehicle are installed on a discontinued vehicle.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.Tires with different tread patterns are installed on the same axle.
• 2.The remaining tire tread depth of a passenger car is 1.6 mm.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.The remaining tire tread depth of a truck is 1.4 mm.
• 2.Yellow reflectors are installed at the front.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.Yellow reflectors are installed at the rear.
• 2.Yellow reflectors are installed at the front.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.An “Oversized Cargo” identification sign with white and red reflective stripes is installed at the rear.
• 2.The remaining tire tread depth of a moped is 0.7 mm.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.The “Doctor” identification sign is missing from an automobile driven by a physician-driver.
• 2.The fuel-tank cap provided by the vehicle’s design does not operate.
• 3.In both cases.

A vehicle may not be operated if:

• 1.Tires with different tread patterns are installed on the same axle.
• 2.A “Transportation of Children” identification sign with a yellow reflective background and red reflective border is installed at the front.
• 3.In both cases.