Article 17.--UNIFORM ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC; EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES
8-1721.Stop lamps and signal lamps; color; visibility.
(a) Any vehicle may be equipped and when required under this act shall
be equipped with a stop lamp or lamps on the rear of the vehicle which
shall display a red or amber light, or any shade of color between red and
amber, visible from a distance of not less than three hundred (300) feet to
the rear in normal sunlight, and which shall be actuated upon application
of the service or foot brake, and which may, but need not, be incorporated
with one (1) or more other rear lamps.
(b) Any vehicle may be equipped and when required under this act shall
be equipped with electric turn signals which shall indicate an intention to
turn by flashing lights showing to the front and rear of a vehicle, or on a
combination of vehicles on the side of the vehicle or combination toward
which the turn is to be made. The lamps showing to the front shall be
mounted on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable
and, when signaling, shall emit amber light: Provided, That on any
vehicle manufactured prior to July 1, 1973, the lamps showing to the front
may emit white or amber light, or any shade of light between white and
amber. The lamps showing to the rear shall be mounted on the same level and
as widely spaced laterally as practicable, and, when signaling, shall emit
a red or amber light, or any shade of color between red and amber. Turn
signal lamps shall be visible from a distance of not less than five hundred
(500) feet to the front and rear in normal sunlight. Turn signal lamps may,
but need not be, incorporated in other lamps on the vehicle.
(c) Every new motor vehicle sold within this state shall be equipped
with turn signals meeting the requirements of subsection (b).
Article 17.--UNIFORM ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC; EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES
8-1721.Stop lamps and signal lamps; color; visibility.
(a) Any vehicle may be equipped and when required under this act shall
be equipped with a stop lamp or lamps on the rear of the vehicle which
shall display a red or amber light, or any shade of color between red and
amber, visible from a distance of not less than three hundred (300) feet to
the rear in normal sunlight, and which shall be actuated upon application
of the service or foot brake, and which may, but need not, be incorporated
with one (1) or more other rear lamps.
(b) Any vehicle may be equipped and when required under this act shall
be equipped with electric turn signals which shall indicate an intention to
turn by flashing lights showing to the front and rear of a vehicle, or on a
combination of vehicles on the side of the vehicle or combination toward
which the turn is to be made. The lamps showing to the front shall be
mounted on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable
and, when signaling, shall emit amber light: Provided, That on any
vehicle manufactured prior to July 1, 1973, the lamps showing to the front
may emit white or amber light, or any shade of light between white and
amber. The lamps showing to the rear shall be mounted on the same level and
as widely spaced laterally as practicable, and, when signaling, shall emit
a red or amber light, or any shade of color between red and amber. Turn
signal lamps shall be visible from a distance of not less than five hundred
(500) feet to the front and rear in normal sunlight. Turn signal lamps may,
but need not be, incorporated in other lamps on the vehicle.
(c) Every new motor vehicle sold within this state shall be equipped
with turn signals meeting the requirements of subsection (b).
Article 17.--UNIFORM ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC; EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES
8-1721.Stop lamps and signal lamps; color; visibility.
(a) Any vehicle may be equipped and when required under this act shall
be equipped with a stop lamp or lamps on the rear of the vehicle which
shall display a red or amber light, or any shade of color between red and
amber, visible from a distance of not less than three hundred (300) feet to
the rear in normal sunlight, and which shall be actuated upon application
of the service or foot brake, and which may, but need not, be incorporated
with one (1) or more other rear lamps.
(b) Any vehicle may be equipped and when required under this act shall
be equipped with electric turn signals which shall indicate an intention to
turn by flashing lights showing to the front and rear of a vehicle, or on a
combination of vehicles on the side of the vehicle or combination toward
which the turn is to be made. The lamps showing to the front shall be
mounted on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable
and, when signaling, shall emit amber light: Provided, That on any
vehicle manufactured prior to July 1, 1973, the lamps showing to the front
may emit white or amber light, or any shade of light between white and
amber. The lamps showing to the rear shall be mounted on the same level and
as widely spaced laterally as practicable, and, when signaling, shall emit
a red or amber light, or any shade of color between red and amber. Turn
signal lamps shall be visible from a distance of not less than five hundred
(500) feet to the front and rear in normal sunlight. Turn signal lamps may,
but need not be, incorporated in other lamps on the vehicle.
(c) Every new motor vehicle sold within this state shall be equipped
with turn signals meeting the requirements of subsection (b).