HF 2022 (LSB 5092YH (2) 91)

HOUSE FILE 2022

BY  MEGGERS

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to the color of light displayed by headlamps and auxiliary driving lamps, and making penalties applicable.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 321.385, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows:
   321.385  Headlamps on motor vehicles.
   Every A motor vehicle other than a motorcycle, motorized bicycle, or all-terrain vehicle shall be equipped with at least two headlamps with at least one on each side of the front of the motor vehicle, which headlamps shall comply with the requirements and limitations set forth in this chapter.  A headlamp shall not display light that is a color other than white.
    Sec. 2.  Section 321.403, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows:
   321.403  Auxiliary driving lamps.
   Any A motor vehicle may be equipped with not to exceed more than three auxiliary driving lamps mounted on the front at a height not less than twelve inches nor more than forty-two inches above the level surface upon which the vehicle stands, and every such an auxiliary driving lamp or lamps shall meet the requirements and limitations set forth in this chapter.  An auxiliary driving lamp shall not display light that is a color other than white.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with
the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   This bill prohibits a motor vehicle from being equipped with headlamps or auxiliary driving lamps that display light that is a color other than white. A person who violates Code section 321.385 or 321.403 commits a simple misdemeanor punishable by a $45 scheduled fine. The bill does not affect the color requirements for signal lamps under Code sections 321.317 and 321.404.