8-1703. When lighted lamps required.
8-1703
8-1703. When lighted lamps required.
(a) Every vehicle, except as provided in subsection (b),
upon a highway within this state, at all times shall display
lighted head and other lamps and illuminating devices as required for different
classes of vehicles, subject to exceptions with respect to parked vehicles:
(1) From
sunset to sunrise;
(2) when
due to insufficient light or unfavorable atmospheric conditions, including
smoke or fog, persons
and vehicles on the highway are not clearly discernible at a distance of
1,000 feet ahead; or
(3) when windshield wipers are in continuous use as a result of rain, sleet
or snow.
Stop lights, turn signals and other signaling devices
shall be lighted as prescribed for the use of such devices.
(b) Motorcycles,
motor-driven cycles and motorized bicycles manufactured after January 1,
1978, shall display lighted head and
tail lights at all times that such vehicles are operated on any highway.
(c) Law enforcement officers shall
issue a warning citation to anyone violating subsection (a)(3).
History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1703; L. 1982, ch. 45, § 1;
L. 1990, ch. 49, § 1;
L. 2006, ch. 182, § 3; July 1.