§ 47-12-206. Stop lamps.

A.  Every vehicle shall be equipped with at least two stop lamps which shall meet the requirements of this section.

B.  The stop lamps required by this section:

1.  Shall be mounted on the rear of the vehicle at the same level, as far apart as practicable, and at a height of not more than seventy-two (72) inches nor less than fifteen (15) inches;

2.  Shall display a red or amber light, or any shade of color between red and amber, visible from a distance of not less than five hundred (500) feet to the rear in normal sunlight; and

3.  Shall be actuated upon application of the brakes.

C.  If so equipped in its original design and manufacture, every motor vehicle shall be additionally equipped with a center high-mounted stop lamp located on the vertical center line above the level of the stop lamps described in this section which shall display a red light, visible from a distance of not less than five hundred (500) feet to the rear in normal sunlight, and which shall be actuated upon application of the brakes.

Added by Laws 1961, p. 395, § 12-206. Amended by Laws 2003, c. 411, § 27, eff. Nov. 1, 2003.