§ 47-12-601. Headlamps and other illuminating devices on certain motorcycles - Definition.  


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  • A.  Every motorcycle of the model year 1978 or later operating upon a highway within this state shall display at all times:

    1.  A lighted headlamp or headlamps; and

    2.  Any other illuminating devices, if manufactured to be displayed at all times.

    This subsection shall not apply to motorcycles used in official law enforcement capacities.

    B.  The provisions of subsections A, C and D of Section 12-201 of this title shall apply to motorcycles; provided, however, notwithstanding the provisions of subsection E of Section 12-201 of this title, a motorcycle may be equipped with a motorcycle headlamp modulation system as authorized by 49 C.F.R., Section 571.108, S7.9.4.

    C.  As used in Chapter 12 of this title, “motorcycle” shall include, unless otherwise specifically indicated, motorcycles and motor-driven cycles as those terms are defined in Chapter 1 of this title.

Added by Laws 2003, c. 411, § 68, eff. Nov. 1, 2003.  Amended by Laws 2004, c. 521, § 17, eff. Nov. 1, 2004; Laws 2005, c. 50, § 15, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.