Cite as: 47 CNCA § 12-602

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 12-602.l, 12-203.4, 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. Subject to subsections A and B of this section, a motorcycle may be equipped with, and an operator of a motorcycle may use, the following auxiliary lighting:

1. Standard bulb running lights; or

2. Light-emitting diode pods and strips.

D. Lighting under subsection C of this section shall be:

l. Nonblinking;

2. Nonflashing;

3. Nonoscillating; and

4. Directed toward the engine and the drive train of the motorcycle to prevent interference with the driver's operation of the vehicle.

E. For purposes of this section:

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

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

Historical Data

LA 02-21, eff. January 11, 2021.