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1 1 Section 1. Section 321.409, Code 2003, is amended by
1 2 adding the following new unnumbered paragraph:
1 3 NEW UNNUMBERED PARAGRAPH. Beginning July 1, 2005, every
1 4 new motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle or motorized
1 5 bicycle, sold and subject to registration in this state shall
1 6 be equipped with daytime running lights. For purposes of this
1 7 section, "daytime running lights" are head lamps that turn on
1 8 automatically when the motor vehicle's ignition is started,
1 9 and are overridden when regular headlights are activated.
1 10 EXPLANATION
1 11 This bill requires that beginning July 1, 2005, new motor
1 12 vehicles sold and subject to registration in this state must
1 13 be equipped with daytime running lights. The requirement
1 14 applies to all motor vehicles except motorcycles and motorized
1 15 bicycles.
1 16 The bill defines "daytime running lights" as head lamps
1 17 that turn on automatically when the motor vehicle's ignition
1 18 is started, and are overridden when regular headlights are
1 19 activated by the operator.
1 20 A violation of a mandatory lighting equipment provision is
1 21 punishable by a scheduled fine of $20.
1 22 LSB 5401HH 80
1 23 dea/gg/14
Text: HF02039 Text: HF02041 Text: HF02000 - HF02099 Text: HF Index Bills and Amendments: General Index Bill History: General Index
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