§ 47-12-602. Headlamp required on every motorcycle - Definitions.  


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  • A.  Every motorcycle shall be equipped with at least one headlamp emitting a white light which shall comply with the applicable requirements and limitations of Section 12-203 of this title and of Sections 12-224, 12-225, 12-227 and 12-228 of this title.

    B.  Every headlamp upon every motorcycle shall be located at a height of not more than fifty-four (54) inches nor less than twenty-two (22) inches to be measured as set forth in subsection B of Section 12-202 of this title.

    C.  For purposes of this section:

    1.  "Headlamp" shall not include passing lamp; and

    2.  "Passing lamp" shall mean an auxiliary front low-beam lamp which emits a white light.

Added by Laws 2003, c.411, § 69, eff. Nov. 1, 2003.  Amended by Laws 2004, c. 120, § 1, emerg. eff. April 19, 2004.