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What is the maximum number of headlights, including auxiliary and spot lamps, that may be illuminated at the same time on the front of a motor vehicle?
What is the maximum number of headlights, including auxiliary and spot lamps, that may be illuminated at the same time on the front of a motor vehicle?
What is the requirement for the visibility distance of rear turn signal lamps on a motor vehicle that is at least 80 inches wide?
What is the requirement for the visibility distance of rear turn signal lamps on a motor vehicle that is at least 80 inches wide?
A motor vehicle lamp projecting a beam with an intensity brighter than 300 candlepower should be directed so that no part of the high-intensity portion of the beam strikes the roadway at a distance of more than BLANK feet from the vehicle.
A motor vehicle lamp projecting a beam with an intensity brighter than 300 candlepower should be directed so that no part of the high-intensity portion of the beam strikes the roadway at a distance of more than BLANK feet from the vehicle.
What is the maximum brightness without restrictions of auxiliary lamps and spot lamps mounted on the front motor vehicles?
What is the maximum brightness without restrictions of auxiliary lamps and spot lamps mounted on the front motor vehicles?
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Cars and Trucks that were made before 1960 must have at least BLANK tail lamps.
Cars and Trucks that were made before 1960 must have at least BLANK tail lamps.
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What distance must stop lamps be visible from the rear of a vehicle?
What distance must stop lamps be visible from the rear of a vehicle?
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What type of lights are only authorized to be equipped on emergency vehicles, tow trucks, and church buses?
What type of lights are only authorized to be equipped on emergency vehicles, tow trucks, and church buses?
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Except in rare cases, a person may not operate a vehicle that has a red light in the BLANK of the vehicle.
Except in rare cases, a person may not operate a vehicle that has a red light in the BLANK of the vehicle.
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What is the minimum number of stop lamps required for motor vehicles and trailers manufactured after 1960?
What is the minimum number of stop lamps required for motor vehicles and trailers manufactured after 1960?
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What color must rear turn signal lamps emit on a motor vehicle less than 80 inches wide?
What color must rear turn signal lamps emit on a motor vehicle less than 80 inches wide?
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What type of vehicles are exempt from the requirements of fixed electrical lights?
What type of vehicles are exempt from the requirements of fixed electrical lights?
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What is the duty of operators of authorized emergency vehicles despite exigent circumstances?
What is the duty of operators of authorized emergency vehicles despite exigent circumstances?
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What is the color of the signaling devices allowed on the rear of a motor vehicle?
What is the color of the signaling devices allowed on the rear of a motor vehicle?
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Which vehicles are exempt from the requirement of fixed electrical lights?
Which vehicles are exempt from the requirement of fixed electrical lights?
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What is the visibility requirement for front turn signal lamps on a motor vehicle that is at least 80 inches wide?
What is the visibility requirement for front turn signal lamps on a motor vehicle that is at least 80 inches wide?
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What must all lighting, reflective devices, and related equipment comply with?
What must all lighting, reflective devices, and related equipment comply with?
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What is the minimum number of stop lamps required and what color shall they emit for motor vehicles and trailers manufactured after 1960?
What is the minimum number of stop lamps required and what color shall they emit for motor vehicles and trailers manufactured after 1960?
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What is the visibility requirement for front turn signal lamps on a motor vehicle that is less than 80 inches wide?
What is the visibility requirement for front turn signal lamps on a motor vehicle that is less than 80 inches wide?
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What is the exception for officers being required to use audible and visible signals?
What is the exception for officers being required to use audible and visible signals?
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What must be the color of rear turn signal lamps on a motor vehicle less than 80 inches wide?
What must be the color of rear turn signal lamps on a motor vehicle less than 80 inches wide?
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What is the visibility requirement for rear turn signal lamps on a motor vehicle less than 80 inches wide?
What is the visibility requirement for rear turn signal lamps on a motor vehicle less than 80 inches wide?
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People without authorization may not operate a vehicle equipped with what kind of lights?
People without authorization may not operate a vehicle equipped with what kind of lights?
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What is the minimum number of headlights to be displayed on the front of a motor vehicle?
What is the minimum number of headlights to be displayed on the front of a motor vehicle?
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When are emergency vehicles required to use audible and visible signals?
When are emergency vehicles required to use audible and visible signals?
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What are the mounting and color requirements for front turn signal lamps on a motor vehicle?
What are the mounting and color requirements for front turn signal lamps on a motor vehicle?
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Which equipment is exempt from the provisions of Title 7 Vehicles and Traffic, Subtitle C Rules of the Road?
Which equipment is exempt from the provisions of Title 7 Vehicles and Traffic, Subtitle C Rules of the Road?
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How many red reflectors must motor vehicles and trailers have on their rear?
How many red reflectors must motor vehicles and trailers have on their rear?
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What is the visibility distance requirement for reflectors mounted on motor vehicles and trailers at night from directly in front of low headlights?
What is the visibility distance requirement for reflectors mounted on motor vehicles and trailers at night from directly in front of low headlights?
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What is the requirement for displaying lights on vehicles during nighttime or in unfavorable lighting conditions?
What is the requirement for displaying lights on vehicles during nighttime or in unfavorable lighting conditions?
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What is the maximum number of fog lamps that a motor vehicle may have?
What is the maximum number of fog lamps that a motor vehicle may have?
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Trailers and vehicles being towed must be equipped with at least BLANK tail lamps.
Trailers and vehicles being towed must be equipped with at least BLANK tail lamps.
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How are rear turn signal lamps required to be mounted?
How are rear turn signal lamps required to be mounted?
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What is the minimal distance at which hazard lights must be visible in normal sunlight?
What is the minimal distance at which hazard lights must be visible in normal sunlight?
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How many side cowling or fender lamps are motor vehicles allowed to have?
How many side cowling or fender lamps are motor vehicles allowed to have?
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How many running board courtesy lamps are allowed per vehicle?
How many running board courtesy lamps are allowed per vehicle?
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What is the mounting height requirement for fog lamps on a motor vehicle?
What is the mounting height requirement for fog lamps on a motor vehicle?
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How many red lamps and red reflectors must be displayed by something being towed that extends at least 4 feet beyond the back of a vehicle?
How many red lamps and red reflectors must be displayed by something being towed that extends at least 4 feet beyond the back of a vehicle?
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What color of light should a taillamp emit and at what distance should it be visible?
What color of light should a taillamp emit and at what distance should it be visible?
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How many headlamps must farm tractors and implements of husbandry be equipped with?
How many headlamps must farm tractors and implements of husbandry be equipped with?
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What are the visibility requirements for farm tractors, self-propelled units of farm equipment, and implements of husbandry's front headlamps?
What are the visibility requirements for farm tractors, self-propelled units of farm equipment, and implements of husbandry's front headlamps?
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What is the requirement for displaying lights on vehicles parked on roads at night or in inclement weather?
What is the requirement for displaying lights on vehicles parked on roads at night or in inclement weather?
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What is the requirement for vehicles not equipped with required lamps or other lighting devices when operating at night or in inclement atmosphere conditions?
What is the requirement for vehicles not equipped with required lamps or other lighting devices when operating at night or in inclement atmosphere conditions?
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What is the lighting requirement for farm tractors, self-propelled farm equipment, and implements of husbandry manufactured before 1972?
What is the lighting requirement for farm tractors, self-propelled farm equipment, and implements of husbandry manufactured before 1972?
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What is the alternate requirement for the two lamps emitting red lights on the rear of vehicles not equipped with required lamps or other lighting devices when operating at night or in inclement atmosphere conditions?
What is the alternate requirement for the two lamps emitting red lights on the rear of vehicles not equipped with required lamps or other lighting devices when operating at night or in inclement atmosphere conditions?
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What are the mounting and visibility requirements for motor vehicles and trailer reflectors?
What are the mounting and visibility requirements for motor vehicles and trailer reflectors?
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What may the colors be for side cowling, fender, and running board courtesy lamps?
What may the colors be for side cowling, fender, and running board courtesy lamps?
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What are the functional and visual requirements of motor vehicle hazard lights?
What are the functional and visual requirements of motor vehicle hazard lights?
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What is the maximum number of spot lamps that a motor vehicle can legally have?
What is the maximum number of spot lamps that a motor vehicle can legally have?
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Spot lamps must not shine into BLANK.
Spot lamps must not shine into BLANK.
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What is the maximum number of auxiliary passing lamps that a motor vehicle may be equipped with?
What is the maximum number of auxiliary passing lamps that a motor vehicle may be equipped with?
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Spot lamps must not shine into BLANK.
Spot lamps must not shine into BLANK.
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What height must motor vehicle auxiliary passing lamps be mounted?
What height must motor vehicle auxiliary passing lamps be mounted?
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How many red lamps must farm tractors, self-propelled units of farm equipment, and implements of husbandry be equipped with?
How many red lamps must farm tractors, self-propelled units of farm equipment, and implements of husbandry be equipped with?
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How many red reflectors must farm tractors, self-propelled units of farm equipment, and implements of husbandry be equipped with?
How many red reflectors must farm tractors, self-propelled units of farm equipment, and implements of husbandry be equipped with?
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How many auxiliary driving lamps may a motor vehicle have and how must they be mounted?
How many auxiliary driving lamps may a motor vehicle have and how must they be mounted?
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How many headlamps must motor vehicles have?
How many headlamps must motor vehicles have?
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What are the mounting requirements for tail lamps on motor vehicles?
What are the mounting requirements for tail lamps on motor vehicles?
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What is the requirement for displaying lights on vehicles parked on highways at nighttime if there is sufficient light to reveal a person or vehicle at a distance of 1,000 feet?
What is the requirement for displaying lights on vehicles parked on highways at nighttime if there is sufficient light to reveal a person or vehicle at a distance of 1,000 feet?
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What is the maximum number of auxiliary passing lamps that motor vehicles may be equipped with?
What is the maximum number of auxiliary passing lamps that motor vehicles may be equipped with?
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What are the hazard lamp requirements for farm tractors, self-propelled units of farm equipment, and implements of husbandry?
What are the hazard lamp requirements for farm tractors, self-propelled units of farm equipment, and implements of husbandry?
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What must be displayed by something being towed that extends at least 4 feet beyond the back of a vehicle?
What must be displayed by something being towed that extends at least 4 feet beyond the back of a vehicle?
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What is the visibility requirement for the uppermost headlamps on vehicles other than mopeds and motorcycles?
What is the visibility requirement for the uppermost headlamps on vehicles other than mopeds and motorcycles?
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What is the requirement for rear license plate illumination distance for vehicles?
What is the requirement for rear license plate illumination distance for vehicles?
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What is required color and minimum size flags needed to mark the extremities of a load being towed that extends at least 4 feet beyond the back of the vehicle?
What is required color and minimum size flags needed to mark the extremities of a load being towed that extends at least 4 feet beyond the back of the vehicle?
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What is the requirement for the mounting height and location of headlamps on motor vehicles?
What is the requirement for the mounting height and location of headlamps on motor vehicles?
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What is the requirement for the visibility distance of headlamps lowermost lighting on motor vehicles?
What is the requirement for the visibility distance of headlamps lowermost lighting on motor vehicles?
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How many steps are in the violator contact protocol?
How many steps are in the violator contact protocol?
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Which is not a step in the 7-Step Violator Contact Protocol?
Which is not a step in the 7-Step Violator Contact Protocol?
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Which is not a step in the 7-Step Violator Contact Protocol?
Which is not a step in the 7-Step Violator Contact Protocol?
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Neighborhood electric vehicles may only be operated on streets with a posted speed limit of BLANK.
Neighborhood electric vehicles may only be operated on streets with a posted speed limit of BLANK.
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How many headlamps must motorcycles have and at what height above the ground?
How many headlamps must motorcycles have and at what height above the ground?
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What is the minimum percentage of light transmission a sun screening device on windshields must allow?
What is the minimum percentage of light transmission a sun screening device on windshields must allow?
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What is the maximum allowed luminous reflectance of a sun screening device on a windshield?
What is the maximum allowed luminous reflectance of a sun screening device on a windshield?
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Farm equipment being towed by a tractor must be equipped with at least BLANK red reflectors.
Farm equipment being towed by a tractor must be equipped with at least BLANK red reflectors.
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Motor vehicles and trailers manufactured after 1960 must have what?
Motor vehicles and trailers manufactured after 1960 must have what?
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Motorcycles are not required to have a lamp that illuminates the rear license plate.
Motorcycles are not required to have a lamp that illuminates the rear license plate.
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Brakes of a vehicle must operate on each wheel, except in the case of special mobile equipment or trailers being towed at a speed of no more than BLANK.
Brakes of a vehicle must operate on each wheel, except in the case of special mobile equipment or trailers being towed at a speed of no more than BLANK.
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People may not operate neighborhood electric vehicles at speeds greater than BLANK mph or the posted speed limit, whichever is less.
People may not operate neighborhood electric vehicles at speeds greater than BLANK mph or the posted speed limit, whichever is less.
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How many stop lamps and red reflectors are motorcycles required to have on the rear?
How many stop lamps and red reflectors are motorcycles required to have on the rear?
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Under what circumstances can television, DVD players, and similar equipment be equipped in motor vehicles?
Under what circumstances can television, DVD players, and similar equipment be equipped in motor vehicles?
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Motor-assisted scooters may only be operated on roads with a posted speed limit of BLANK mph or less.
Motor-assisted scooters may only be operated on roads with a posted speed limit of BLANK mph or less.
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What is the punishment for operating or allowing a vehicle to emit visible smoke for ten seconds or more?
What is the punishment for operating or allowing a vehicle to emit visible smoke for ten seconds or more?
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What are the visibility requirements for school bus signal lamps during daylight?
What are the visibility requirements for school bus signal lamps during daylight?
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Motorcycles must have multiple beam lighting equipment in which the uppermost and lowermost distribution, (High and Low Beam), reveals and illuminates persons or vehicles at which distances?
Motorcycles must have multiple beam lighting equipment in which the uppermost and lowermost distribution, (High and Low Beam), reveals and illuminates persons or vehicles at which distances?
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What is the charge for operating a vehicle in which some object or material on the windshield or side or rear window obstructs the view of the operator?
What is the charge for operating a vehicle in which some object or material on the windshield or side or rear window obstructs the view of the operator?
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It is illegal for a person to operate or allow another person to operate a vehicle that emits visible smoke for BLANK or more seconds or smoke that remains suspended in the air for BLANK seconds or more.
It is illegal for a person to operate or allow another person to operate a vehicle that emits visible smoke for BLANK or more seconds or smoke that remains suspended in the air for BLANK seconds or more.
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Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices may be used on bicycle paths.
Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices may be used on bicycle paths.
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Authorized emergency vehicles may be equipped with sirens, whistles, or bells, provided these are approved by the department and are audible under normal conditions at least BLANK feet away.
Authorized emergency vehicles may be equipped with sirens, whistles, or bells, provided these are approved by the department and are audible under normal conditions at least BLANK feet away.
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Authorized emergency vehicles should also be equipped with signal lamps that are BLANK.
Authorized emergency vehicles should also be equipped with signal lamps that are BLANK.
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Which is not a requirement of authorized emergency vehicles signal lamps?
Which is not a requirement of authorized emergency vehicles signal lamps?
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Slow-moving vehicles should display a slow-moving-vehicle emblem with a reflective surface that is BLANK.
Slow-moving vehicles should display a slow-moving-vehicle emblem with a reflective surface that is BLANK.
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What must a bicycle have in order to be ridden?
What must a bicycle have in order to be ridden?
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A person may not ride a bicycle carrying an object that prevents him from what?
A person may not ride a bicycle carrying an object that prevents him from what?
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A bicycle moving slower than other traffic should ride as far to the right of the road as possible, unless BLANK.
A bicycle moving slower than other traffic should ride as far to the right of the road as possible, unless BLANK.
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A person operating a bicycle on a one way road with two or more marked lanes may ride as close to the BLANK side as possible.
A person operating a bicycle on a one way road with two or more marked lanes may ride as close to the BLANK side as possible.
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Unless a road is meant exclusively for bicycles, riders may not ride more than BLANK abreast.
Unless a road is meant exclusively for bicycles, riders may not ride more than BLANK abreast.
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What kind of bikes are not authorized to operate on sidewalks, bicycle paths, or roads.
What kind of bikes are not authorized to operate on sidewalks, bicycle paths, or roads.
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Motorcycles should be equipped with how many tail lamps, and how far above the ground must they be located?
Motorcycles should be equipped with how many tail lamps, and how far above the ground must they be located?
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Motorcycles may not be operated unless what?
Motorcycles may not be operated unless what?
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All motor vehicles must be equipped with a mirror that provides a view of the road at least BLANK feet behind the rear of the vehicle.
All motor vehicles must be equipped with a mirror that provides a view of the road at least BLANK feet behind the rear of the vehicle.
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Motor vehicles must be equipped with a working muffler to BLANK.
Motor vehicles must be equipped with a working muffler to BLANK.
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Engine and power systems of a motor vehicle must prevent what?
Engine and power systems of a motor vehicle must prevent what?
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Motor vehicles manufactured after what year, must prevent the discharge of crank case emissions into the atmosphere?
Motor vehicles manufactured after what year, must prevent the discharge of crank case emissions into the atmosphere?
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Licensed television station vehicles may have display screens visible from the side of the operator, but may only be used when the vehicle is BLANK.
Licensed television station vehicles may have display screens visible from the side of the operator, but may only be used when the vehicle is BLANK.
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Brake exceptions for trailers only apply to trailers with gross weights less than BLANK.
Brake exceptions for trailers only apply to trailers with gross weights less than BLANK.
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An additional braking exception for trailers is a trailer with a gross weight of less than 15,000 pounds with a top speed of BLANK mph.
An additional braking exception for trailers is a trailer with a gross weight of less than 15,000 pounds with a top speed of BLANK mph.
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Trucks and tractors with at least three axles do not have to have brakes on the front wheels, though they must have brakes that operate on the wheels of BLANK.
Trucks and tractors with at least three axles do not have to have brakes on the front wheels, though they must have brakes that operate on the wheels of BLANK.
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Tractors, trailers, and trucks that have at least four tires on the rearmost axle must be equipped with safety guards or flaps that are approved by the department and are suspended by the rearmost wheels within BLANK inches of the ground.
Tractors, trailers, and trucks that have at least four tires on the rearmost axle must be equipped with safety guards or flaps that are approved by the department and are suspended by the rearmost wheels within BLANK inches of the ground.
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A sun screening device placed on a windshield, side, or rear window, must include a permanent label indicating its compliance and include which necessary information?
A sun screening device placed on a windshield, side, or rear window, must include a permanent label indicating its compliance and include which necessary information?
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School buses must be equipped with a mirror that provides the operator with a view of which area?
School buses must be equipped with a mirror that provides the operator with a view of which area?
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When a school bus is stopped so that students may enter or exit, the driver should do what?
When a school bus is stopped so that students may enter or exit, the driver should do what?
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What is it illegal to place on the side of school buses that may distract from safe driving?
What is it illegal to place on the side of school buses that may distract from safe driving?
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Activity buses may be painted National School Bus Glossy Yellow.
Activity buses may be painted National School Bus Glossy Yellow.
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Warnings from commercial and emergency vehicles should only be used when necessary, and should not emit what?
Warnings from commercial and emergency vehicles should only be used when necessary, and should not emit what?
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Operators of trucks, buses, or trailers must display hazard lamps if they are at least BLANK size.
Operators of trucks, buses, or trailers must display hazard lamps if they are at least BLANK size.
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Which is not an exception for vehicles at least 80 inches wide and at least 30 feet long needing to display hazard lamps?
Which is not an exception for vehicles at least 80 inches wide and at least 30 feet long needing to display hazard lamps?
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Motor vehicles must be equipped with safety belts if safety belts were part of the vehicle's BLANK.
Motor vehicles must be equipped with safety belts if safety belts were part of the vehicle's BLANK.
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Reflective tape may be used instead of reflectors on vehicles and equipment.
Reflective tape may be used instead of reflectors on vehicles and equipment.
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Motor vehicles may be equipped with hazard lights, how must they be mounted?
Motor vehicles may be equipped with hazard lights, how must they be mounted?
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The minimum lighting equipment requirements do not apply to animal drawn vehicles.
The minimum lighting equipment requirements do not apply to animal drawn vehicles.
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Sunscreen devices and window tint restrictions apply to out of state drivers.
Sunscreen devices and window tint restrictions apply to out of state drivers.
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Any individual may anonymously submit, in writing, their concern of a driver who may have a medical condition that could affect their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. This is the description of what?
Any individual may anonymously submit, in writing, their concern of a driver who may have a medical condition that could affect their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. This is the description of what?
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With the exception of signaling devices, all the lights on the rear of a motor vehicle must be BLANK.
With the exception of signaling devices, all the lights on the rear of a motor vehicle must be BLANK.
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Motor vehicles may be equipped with hazard lights, which must be mounted on the front and rear, same level and spaced as far apart as possible.
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Hazard lights must be visible at least 500 feet in normal sunlight, flash simultaneously, and be either white or amber in front and amber or red in the rear.
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Motor vehicles may have no more than 2 side cowling or fender lamps and no more than 2 running board courtesy lamps, which must be white or amber without glare.
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Motor vehicles and trailers must have at least 2 red reflectors on their rear, which may be part of the tail lamp.
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Reflectors must be mounted between 15 and 60 inches and must be visible at night from 100 to 600 feet when directly in front of low headlights and from 100 to 350 feet when directly in front of upper headlights.
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Motor vehicles and trailers not specifically required to be equipped with lamps or other lighting devices must display lights at night or in inclement weather conditions.
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Vehicles towing something that extends at least 4 feet beyond the back must display 2 red lamps, 2 red reflectors, 2 red lamps indicating maximum overhang, and red flags at the extremities of the load.
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Vehicles parked at night or in inclement weather conditions must display at least one white or amber light visible 1,000 feet from the front and one red light visible 1,000 feet from the rear.
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Vehicles do not need to display lights in good weather conditions if a person or vehicle can be seen 1,000 feet away.
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Headlamps for vehicles other than mopeds and motorcycles must be adjustable to different lighting elevations and reveal a person or vehicle at least 450 feet and 150 feet away during all conditions.
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Sunscreen devices and window tint restrictions do not apply to out-of-state drivers.
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Farm tractors, self-propelled units of farm equipment, and implements of husbandry must be equipped with 2 front headlamps, 1 red lamp, 2 red reflectors, and hazard lamps.
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The lighting requirements for farm vehicles are less strict for vehicles manufactured before 1972.
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Motor vehicles may not have more than 2 spot lamps and they must not shine into windshields, windows, mirrors, or cabins of other vehicles.
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Motor vehicles may not have more than 2 fog lamps and they must be mounted between the front of the vehicle and 30 inches high, and aimed so that no part of the beam projects higher than 4 inches below the center of the lamp at 25 feet.
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Motor vehicles may be equipped with no more than 2 auxiliary passing lamps and they must be mounted between 24 and 42 inches high.
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Motor vehicles must have at least 2 headlamps and they must be mounted between 24 and 54 inches and on each side of the vehicle's front.
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Trailers and vehicles being towed must be equipped with at least 2 tail lamps and they must be mounted between 15 and 72 inches and as wide apart as possible.
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A taillamp must emit red light and be visible 1,000 feet from the rear.
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Vehicles should be equipped with a separate lamp that illuminates the rear license plate in a manner that it can be read at a distance of 50 feet.
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Motor vehicles have a duty to display lights when driving at nighttime or in unfavorable lighting or atmospheric conditions where a person or vehicle on the highway is not clearly discernible at a distance of 1,000 feet ahead.
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Motor vehicles may have hazard lights, which must be mounted on the front and rear, same level and spaced as far apart as possible.
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Hazard lights must meet functional and visual requirements: be visible at least 500 feet in normal sunlight, flash simultaneously, and be either white or amber in front and amber or red in the rear.
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Motor vehicles may be equipped with no more than 2 side cowling or fender lamps and 2 running board courtesy lamps, which must be white or amber without glare.
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Motor vehicles and trailers must have reflectors that meet mounting and visibility requirements.
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At night or in inclement weather, vehicles not specifically required to have lamps must display at least one white or amber light visible 1,000 feet from the front and one red light visible 1,000 feet from the rear.
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When towing, the thing being towed must display 2 red lamps, 2 red reflectors, 2 red lamps indicating maximum overhang, and red flags.
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Parked vehicles on a roadway at night or in inclement weather must display at least one or more white or amber light visible 1,000 feet from the front and one or more red light visible 1,000 feet from the rear.
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Vehicles do not need to display lights if there is sufficient light to reveal a person or vehicle on the highway at a distance of 1,000 feet.
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Headlamps for vehicles must be arranged so that the driver can select different lighting elevations and may be arranged to adjust automatically.
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Sunscreen devices and window tint restrictions do not apply to out-of-state drivers.
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Farm tractors, self-propelled units, and implements of husbandry have specific lighting requirements, including visibly front headlamps, one red lamp, red reflectors, and hazard lamps.
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Farm tractors, self-propelled units, and implements of husbandry manufactured before 1972 have less strict lighting requirements.
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Motor vehicles may not have more than 2 spot lamps, and they must not shine into the windshields, windows, mirrors, or cabins of other vehicles.
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Motor vehicles may not have more than 2 fog lamps.
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Fog lamps must be mounted in specific locations and aimed in a certain way.
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Motor vehicles may be equipped with no more than 2 auxiliary passing lamps, and they must be mounted between 24 and 42 inches high.
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Motor vehicles must have at least 2 headlamps, which must be mounted between 24 and 54 inches high and on each side of the vehicle's front.
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Motor vehicles and trailers must have at least 1 tail lamp, which must be mounted between 15 and 72 inches high and as wide apart as possible.
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Taillamps must emit red light and be visible 1,000 feet from the rear.
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Vehicles must be equipped with a separate lamp that illuminates the rear license plate in a manner that it can be read at a distance of 50 feet.
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All lights on the rear of a motor vehicle, except for signaling devices, must reflect red.
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The 7 steps of the 7-step violator contact protocol include greeting and identification of agency, statement of violation committed, identification of driver and check of conditions of violator and vehicle, statement of action to be taken, take action stated, explain what violator must do, and leave.
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Motor vehicles and trailers manufactured after 1960 must have brakes that are efficiently operative.
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Headlamps for vehicles must be arranged so that the driver can select different lighting elevations and may be arranged to adjust automatically, with the uppermost lighting revealing a person or vehicle at a distance of at least 450 feet and the lowermost lighting revealing a person or vehicle at a distance of at least 150 feet.
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Spot lamps and fog lamps have specific mounting and visibility requirements.
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Motor vehicles may not have more than 2 spot lamps or fog lamps.
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Motor vehicles may be equipped with anonymously submitted concerns of a driver who may have a medical condition that could affect their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, leading to a referral to the Medical Advisory Board (MAB).
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Fog lamps must be mounted on the front of the vehicle between 12 and 30 inches high, and aimed so that no part of its beam projects higher than 4 inches below the level of the center of the lamp at a distance of 25 feet.
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Motor vehicles may not have more than 2 auxiliary passing lamps, and they must be mounted between 24 to 42 inches high.
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Motor vehicles and trailers must have at least 1 tail lamp, which must be mounted between 15 to 72 inches high and as wide apart as possible.
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Motor vehicles and trailers must display red lights, and the taillamps must emit red light and be visible 1,000 feet from the rear.
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Vehicles must be equipped with a separate lamp that illuminates the rear license plate in such a manner that it can be read at a distance of 50 feet.
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With the exception of signaling devices, all the lights on the rear of a motor vehicle must reflect red.
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The 7-step violator contact protocol includes greeting and identification of agency, statement of violation committed, identification of driver and check of conditions of violator and vehicle, statement of action to be taken, take action stated, explain what violator must do, and leave.
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Motor vehicles and trailers manufactured after 1960 must have brakes that are efficiently operative.
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Motor vehicles may not have more than 2 headlamps.
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Motor vehicles must have at least 1 tail lamp, which must be mounted between 15 to 72 inches high and as wide apart as possible.
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Motor vehicles must be equipped with a separate lamp that illuminates the rear license plate in such a manner that it can be read at a distance of 50 feet.
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All lights on the rear of a motor vehicle, except for signaling devices, must reflect red.
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Motor vehicles and trailers must have at least 1 tail lamp, which must be mounted between 15 to 72 inches high and as wide apart as possible.
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Motor vehicles and trailers must have 1 tail lamp on the left side and 1 on the right side, which must be mounted as high and as far apart as practicable.
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Motor vehicles and trailers must have 1 tail lamp on the left side and 1 on the right side, which must be mounted between 15 and 72 inches high and as wide apart as possible.
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Motor vehicles and trailers must have 1 tail lamp on each side, which must be visible from at least 150 to 600 feet when directly in front of the low beam headlamps.
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Motor vehicles and trailers must have 1 tail lamp on each side, which must be visible from 150 to 600 feet when directly in front of the low beam headlamps.
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Motor vehicles and trailers may be equipped with auxiliary lights, which must not project a beam of light more than 50 feet ahead of the vehicle.
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Motor vehicles and trailers may be equipped with auxiliary lights, which must not project a beam of light more than 50 feet ahead of the vehicle.
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Motor vehicles and trailers must have at least 1 stop lamp, which must be mounted on the left and right sides of the vehicle, and must be red in color and visible at a distance of at least 500 feet when directly in front of the vehicle.
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Motor vehicles and trailers must have at least 1 stop lamp, which must be mounted on the left and right sides of the vehicle, and must be red in color and visible at a distance of at least 500 feet when directly in front of the vehicle.
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Motor vehicles and trailers must have at least 1 side marker lamp, which must be mounted on the left side and right side of the vehicle or trailer, and must be red in color on the left side and amber in color on the right side.
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Motor vehicles and trailers must have at least 1 side marker lamp, which must be mounted on the left side and right side of the vehicle or trailer, and must be red in color on the left side and amber in color on the right side.
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Motor vehicles and trailers must have at least 2 reflex reflectors, which must be mounted on the left side and right side of the vehicle or trailer, and must be red in color on the rear and white in color on the other three sides.
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Motor vehicles and trailers must have at least 2 reflex reflectors, which must be mounted on the left side and right side of the vehicle or trailer, and must be red in color on the rear and white in color on the other three sides.
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Motor vehicles and trailers must have at least 1 rear license plate
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Motor vehicles may be equipped with hazard lights between 16 and 42 inches on the front. They must be mounted at the same level and spaced as far apart as possible.
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Hazard lights must be visible at least 500 feet in normal sunlight, flash simultaneously, and be either white or amber in front and amber or red in the rear.
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Motor vehicles can have no more than 2 side cowling or fender lamps and 2 running board courtesy lamps. Their colors can be white or amber without glare.
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Reflectors for motor vehicles and trailers must be mounted between 15 and 60 inches and be visible at night from 100 to 350 feet when directly in front of upper headlights.
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Vehicles not specifically required to have lamps must have at least one lamp emitting a white light visible at a distance of 1,000 feet from the front and one lamp emitting a red light visible 1,000 feet from the rear.
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Animals drawn vehicles and vehicles being towed with a trailer extension are required to display certain lights and reflectors.
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A parked vehicle is not required to display lights at night if sufficient light is available.
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Headlamps for vehicles should be adjustable and reveal a person or vehicle at least 450 feet and 150 feet away during all conditions.
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Sunscreen devices and window tint restrictions do not apply to out-of-state drivers.
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Farm tractors, self-propelled units of farm equipment, and implements of husbandry have specific lighting requirements, which are less strict for vehicles manufactured before 1972.
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Motor vehicles are prohibited from having more than a certain number of spot lamps that do not shine into the windshields, windows, mirrors, or cabins of other vehicles.
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Individuals can anonymously submit a concern about a driver's medical condition to the Medical Advisory Board (MAB).
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Fog lamps should be mounted between 12 and 30 inches high and aimed so that no part of their beam projects higher than 4 inches below the center of the lamp.
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Motor vehicles are prohibited from having more than a certain number of auxiliary passing lamps, and they must be mounted between 24 to 42 inches high.
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Motor vehicles must have at least 2 headlamps and they should be mounted between 24 to 54 inches and at least one on each side of the vehicle's front.
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Motor vehicles should be equipped with a separate lamp that illuminates the rear license plate in a manner that it can be read at a distance of 50 feet.
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All lights on the rear of a motor vehicle, except for signaling devices, must reflect red.
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There is a 7-step violator contact protocol that includes greeting and identification, statement of violation, identification of driver and vehicle, statement of action to be taken, taking action, explaining what the violator must do, and leaving.
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Motor vehicles and trailers manufactured after 1960 must have flashing electric turn signal lamps.
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Motor vehicles must have front and rear hazard lights that flash simultaneously and are either white or amber in front, and amber or red in the rear.
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The number of running board courtesy lamps is limited to 2 per vehicle, and they must be white or amber without glare.
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Reflectors for vehicles and trailers must be mounted between 15 and 60 inches and be visible at night from 100 to 350 feet when directly in front of upper headlights.
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Motor vehicles not specifically required to have lights must display at least one white or amber light in front and one red light in the rear when parked at night or in inclement weather.
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When towing something that extends at least 4 feet beyond the back of a vehicle, the thing being towed must display 2 red lamps, 2 red reflectors, and 2 red lamps indicating maximum overhang.
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A vehicle parked on the side of the road during nighttime or inclement weather must display at least one white or amber light in the front and one red light in the rear.
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A vehicle is not required to display lights at nighttime if there is sufficient light to reveal a person or vehicle on the highway at a distance of 1,000 feet.
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Headlamps for vehicles should be adjustable and reveal a person or vehicle at least 450 feet away in the uppermost position and 150 feet away in the lowermost position.
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Sunscreen devices or window tint restrictions do not apply to out-of-state drivers.
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Farm tractors, self-propelled units of farm equipment, and implements of husbandry must be equipped with 2 front headlamps, 1 red lamp, 2 red reflectors, and hazard lamps.
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The lighting requirements for farm vehicles manufactured before 1972 are less strict.
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Motor vehicles are limited to 2 spot lights, 2 spot lamps must not shine into windshields, windows, mirrors, or cabins of other vehicles.
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Any individual can anonymously submit a concern about a driver's medical condition to the Medical Advisory Board.
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Fog lamps must be mounted between 12 and 30 inches high and aimed so that no part of the beam projects higher than 4 inches below the level of the center of the lamp at a distance of 25 feet.
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Motor vehicles are limited to 2 auxiliary passing lamps, and they must be mounted between 24 to 42 inches high.
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Motor vehicles must have at least 2 headlamps and they must be mounted between 24 to 54 inches and on each side of the vehicle's front.
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Tail lamps must be mounted between 15 to 72 inches and as wide apart as possible.
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A separate lamp must be used to illuminate the rear license plate, making it readable from a distance of 50 feet.
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All the lights on the rear of a motor vehicle, except for signaling devices, must reflect red.
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The 7-step violator contact protocol includes greeting and identification of the agency, statement of violation, identification of the driver and vehicle, statement of action to be taken, taking action, explaining what the violator must do, and leaving.
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Motor vehicles and trailers manufactured after 1960 must have flashing electric turn signal lamps.
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Motor vehicles must have hazard lights that are mounted on the front between 16 and 42 inches, and the rear as far apart as possible. (146)
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Hazard lights must flash simultaneously and be either white or amber in front and amber or red in the rear. (147)
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Motor vehicles and trailers not specifically required to be equipped with lamps or other lighting devices must display at least one lamp that emits a white light visible at a distance of at least 1,000 feet from the front, and at least one red light visible at the same distance from the rear, when parked or stopped at night or in inclement conditions. (152, 153)
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When a vehicle is towing something that extends 4 feet or more beyond the rear of the vehicle, it must display 2 red lamps, 2 red reflectors, 2 red lamps indicating maximum overhang, and red flags marking the extremities of the load. (155)
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A lawfully parked vehicle on a highway is not required to display lights if there is sufficient light to reveal a person or vehicle at a distance of 1,000 feet. (157)
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Headlamps for vehicles other than mopeds and motorcycles should be adjustable to different lighting elevations, and reveal a person or vehicle at least 450 feet away in the uppermost position and 150 feet away in the lowermost position. (158)
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Farm tractors, self-propelled units of farm equipment, and implements of husbandry must be equipped with 2 front headlamps, 1 red lamp, 2 red reflectors, and hazard lamps. (160)
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Farm tractors and implements of husbandry manufactured before 1972 have less strict lighting requirements. (161)
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Motor vehicles may not use more than 2 spot lamps and they cannot shine into windshields, windows, mirrors, or cabins of other vehicles. (163)
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Individuals can anonymously submit concerns about a driver's medical condition to the Medical Advisory Board (MAB). (165)
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Motor vehicles must have at least 2 headlamps and they must be mounted on each side of the vehicle's front, between 24 and 54 inches. (170)
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Tail lamps must be mounted 15 to 72 inches apart and as wide as possible. (173)
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The rear license plate must be illuminated by a separate lamp in a way that it can be read at a distance of 50 feet. (175)
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The rear lighting of a motor vehicle, with the exception of signaling devices, must reflect red and be visible at a distance of 1,000 feet. (181)
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The 7-step violator contact protocol involves greeting and identification of the agency, statement of the violation, identification of the driver and conditions of the vehicle, statement of action to be taken, taking the action, explaining what the violator must do, and leaving. (185)
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Motor vehicles and trailers manufactured after 1960 must be equipped with flashing electric turn signal lamps. (192)
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Motor vehicles must have hazard lights mounted between 16 and 42 inches on the front and same level and spaced as far apart as possible on the front and rear.
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Hazard lights must flash simultaneously and be either white or amber in front and amber or red in the rear.
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Motor vehicles and trailers must have reflectors, mounted between 15 and 60 inches, visible at night from 100 to 350 feet when directly in front of upper headlights.
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Vehicles not equipped with required lamps or other lighting devices must display at least one white or amber light visible at a distance of 1,000 feet from the front and one red light visible at a distance of 1,000 feet from the rear.
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When towing something that extends at least 4 feet behind the vehicle, it must display two red lamps, two red reflectors, two red lamps indicating maximum overhang, and red flags.
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Vehicles parked on roads at night or in inclement weather must display at least one white or amber light at the front and one red light at the rear, visible from as near as practicable to passing traffic.
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Vehicles that are lawfully parked and there is sufficient light to reveal a person or vehicle at a distance of 1,000 feet are not required to display lights.
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Headlamps for vehicles other than mopeds and motorcycles should be adjustable and reveal a person or vehicle at least 450 feet and 150 feet respectively.
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Sunscreen devices and window tint restrictions do not apply to out-of-state drivers.
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Farm tractors, self-propelled farm equipment, and implements of husbandry must have one red lamp mounted as far left of center as practicable, two red reflectors, and hazard lamps.
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The lighting requirements for farm tractors, self-propelled units of farm equipment, and implements of husbandry are less strict for vehicles manufactured before 1972.
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Motor vehicles are not permitted to have more than a certain number of spot lamps, which must not shine into the windshields, windows, mirrors, or cabs of other vehicles.
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Individuals can anonymously submit concerns about a driver who may have a medical condition that could affect their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, which will be reviewed by the Medical Advisory Board.
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Motor vehicles and trailers manufactured after 1960 must have flashing electric turn signal lamps.
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Neighborhood electric vehicles can only be operated on streets with a posted speed limit of 45 mph or less, and cannot exceed 35 mph.
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Mini-Motor and Pocket Bikes, and e-bikes (BLANK and BLANK bikes) are not allowed on sidewalks, bicycle paths, or roads.
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Motorcycles must have two headlamps between 24 and 54 inches above the ground, and one tail lamp between 20 and 72 inches above the ground.
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Motorcycles should have at least one red reflector and one stop lamp on the rear, and must equip multiple beam lighting equipment with a minimum reach of 300 feet with high beam and 150 feet with low beam.
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Motorcycles must be operated with at least one headlamp on, and all motor vehicles must have a mirror that provides a view of the road at least 200 feet behind.
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Motor vehicles must have a working muffler to prevent excessive noise, and engines and power systems must prevent excessive smoke or fumes from escaping.
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Motor vehicles manufactured after 1967 must prevent crank case emissions, and it is illegal for a vehicle to emit visible smoke for ten seconds or more.
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Vehicles may only have televisions or DVD players if they are located in park or with the parking brake applied.
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Motor vehicles with sun screening devices must allow at least 25% light transmission and less than 1% luminous reflectance.
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Brakes must be equipped on each wheel for regular vehicles, and trailers with gross weights up to 4,500 lbs. or 15,000 lbs. with a top speed of 30 mph.
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Tractors, trailers, and trucks with at least three axles do not need to have brakes on the front wheels, but must have brakes on the wheels of at least one steerable axle.
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Tractors, trailers, and trucks with at least four tires on the rearmost axle must have safety guards or flaps approved by the department, suspended within 8 inches of the ground.
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A mirror must be present on school buses to provide the operator with a view of the area immediately in front of the vehicle.
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School bus signal lamps must be mounted as high and far apart as possible, displaying 4 alternately flashing red lights, and be visible at 500 feet in normal daylight.
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When a school bus is stopped for students to enter or exit, the driver should activate all flashing warning signal lights.
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Advertising or other paid announcements are not allowed on school bus sides.
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Activity buses cannot be painted in National School Bus Glossy Yellow.
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Warnings from commercial or emergency vehicles should only be used when necessary and should not emit unreasonably loud or harsh sounds.
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Trucks, buses, or trailers at least 80 inches wide and 30 feet long must display hazard lamps, but can be exempted when parked lawfully in urban districts, stopped to receive or discharge passengers, or stopped at the direction of a police officer.
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All motor vehicles must have safety belts if they were part of the original equipment.
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Farm equipment being towed by a tractor must have at least two rear red reflectors that indicate the equipment's width and are visible from under 600 feet behind.
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Reflective tape can be used instead of reflectors if it meets the required visibility standards.
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Motor vehicles may equip hazard lights, but they must be mounted in a visible location.
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Neighborhood electric vehicles and certain types of bikes should not operate above 35 mph and are not authorized on sidewalks, bicycle paths, or roads. (Example: 35 mph, Mini-Motor and Pocket Bikes)
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Motor-assisted scooters can only be operated on roads with a posted speed limit of 35 mph or less.
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Motorcycles require one tail lamp located between 20 and 72 inches above the ground and must illuminate the rear license plate. They also need to have at least one stop lamp and one red reflector.
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Motorcycles are required to have multiple beam lighting equipment, which reveals and illuminates persons or vehicles at least 300 feet and 150 feet away, respectively. These lights must not project into approaching vehicle operators' eyes.
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Motorcycles must be operated with at least one headlamp lit, and all motor vehicles must have a mirror that provides a view of the road at least 200 feet behind.
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Motor vehicles must be equipped with a working muffler to prevent excessive noise and an engine and power system that prevents excessive smoke or fumes from escaping.
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Motor vehicles manufactured after 1967 must prevent the discharge of crankcase emissions into the atmosphere.
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It is illegal to operate or allow another person to operate a vehicle that emits visible smoke for ten seconds or more or that leaves smoke suspended in the air for ten seconds or more. The penalty for this offense is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine between $1 and $350.
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Motor vehicles may be equipped with televisions, DVD players, and similar equipment, but they can only be used when the vehicle is parked or the parking brake is applied.
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Television station vehicles may have display screens visible from the side while the vehicle is stopped.
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It is illegal to operate a vehicle with an object or material on the windshield or side or rear window that obstructs the driver's view.
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Trailers with gross weights of 4,500 lbs. or less and 15,000 lbs. or less with a top speed of 30 mph have brake exceptions. Brakes must operate on each wheel, except for special mobile equipment or trailers being towed at a speed of no more than 30 mph.
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Trucks and trailers with at least three axles do not need to have brakes on all front wheels but must have brakes on the wheels of at least one steerable axle.
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Tractors, trailers, and trucks with at least four tires on the rearmost axle must be equipped with safety guards or flaps suspended within 8 inches of the ground.
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A sun screening device placed on a windshield, side, or rear window must include a permanent label indicating its compliance and necessary information, such as light transmission and luminous reflectance.
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School buses must be equipped with a mirror that provides the operator with a view of the area immediately in front of the vehicle and signal lamps that are mounted as high and far apart as possible, display 4 alternately flashing red lights, and be visible at 500 feet in normal daylight.
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When a school bus stops for students to enter or exit, the driver must activate all flashing warning signal lights.
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It is illegal to place advertising or other paid announcements on the sides of school buses that may distract from safe driving.
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Activity buses cannot be painted in glossy yellow.
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Warnings from commercial and emergency vehicles should only be used when necessary and should not emit unreasonably loud or harsh sounds.
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Operators of trucks, buses, or trailers must display hazard lamps if they are at least 80 inches wide and 30 feet long or when parked lawfully in an urban district, stopped to receive or discharge passengers, or stopped at the direction of a police officer.
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Motor vehicles must be equipped with safety belts if they were part of the vehicle's original equipment.
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Farm equipment being towed by a tractor must be equipped with at least two rear red reflectors that indicate the width of the vehicle and are visible from under 600 feet behind.
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Reflective tape may be used instead of reflectors if it meets visibility requirements.
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Motor vehicles may be equipped with hazard lights, which should be mounted at the same level and spaced as far apart as possible on the front and rear.
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The minimum lighting equipment requirements apply to animal-drawn vehicles.
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Sunscreen devices/window tint restrictions do not apply to out-of-state drivers.
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Any individual may anonymously submit a concern about a driver who may have a medical condition that could affect their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
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Neighborhood electric vehicles and certain bikes cannot operate above 35 mph or the posted speed limit, whichever is less. They are not allowed on sidewalks, bicycle paths, or roads. (35 mph. Mini-Motor and Pocket Bikes.)
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Motor-assisted scooters can only be operated on roads with a posted speed limit of 35 mph or less. (35 mph.)
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Motorcycles must have one tail lamp, located between 20 and 72 inches above the ground. They must have at least one stop lamp and one red reflector on the rear. (One Tail Lamp, Between 20 and 72 Inches, At least one of each.)
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Motorcycles require multiple-beam lighting equipment. The uppermost beam must illuminate objects at least 300 feet away, and the lowermost beam at least 150 feet. (Uppermost at least 300 feet, and Lowermost at least 150 feet.)
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Motorcycles must have at least one headlamp lit at all times. (At least one headlamp is lit.)
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All motor vehicles must have a mirror that provides a view of the road at least 200 feet behind the rear of the vehicle. (200 feet.)
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Motor vehicles must have a working muffler to prevent excessive noise. (Prevent Excessive Noise.)
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Motor vehicles must prevent the escape of excessive smoke or fumes. (The escape of excessive smoke or fumes is prevented.)
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Motor vehicles manufactured after 1967 must prevent the discharge of crank case emissions into the atmosphere. (Manufactured after 1967.)
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It is illegal to operate or allow a vehicle that emits visible smoke for more than ten seconds or for smoke that remains suspended in the air for more than ten seconds. (Ten seconds.)
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The charge for such an offense is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine between $1 and $350. (A misdemeanor punishable by a fine between $1 and $350.)
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Television, DVD players, and similar equipment can only be used in motor vehicles when the vehicle is in park or the parking brake is applied. (In park or the parking brake is applied.)
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Licensed television station vehicles may have display screens visible from the side when the vehicle is stopped. (Stopped.)
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The charge for operating a vehicle with an obstructed view is a misdemeanor. (A misdemeanor.)
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Trailer brake exceptions only apply to trailers with gross weights of 4,500 lbs. or less, and 15,000 lbs. or less with a top speed of 30 mph. (4,500 lbs. or less, and 15,000 lbs. or less with a top speed of 30 mph.)
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Vehicles with at least three axles do not have to have brakes on the front wheels, but they must have brakes on the wheels of at least one steerable axle. (At least one steerable axle.)
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Tractors, trailers, and trucks with at least four tires on the rearmost axle must have safety guards or flaps approved by the department, suspended by the rearmost wheels within 8 inches of the ground. (8 inches.)
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Sun screening devices placed on windshields or side or rear windows must have a permanent label indicating compliance and include light transmission and luminous reflectance information. (Light Transmission, Luminous Reflectance.)
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School buses must be equipped with a mirror that provides the operator with a view of the area immediately in front of the vehicle. (Immediately in front of the vehicle.)
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School bus signal lamps must be mounted as high and far apart as possible, display 4 alternately flashing red lights, and be visible at 500 feet in normal daylight. (Mounted as high and far apart as possible, Display 4 alternately flashing red lights, Visible at 500 feet in normal daylight.)
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When a school bus is stopped for students to enter or exit, the driver should activate all flashing warning signal lights. (Activate all flashing warning signal lights.)
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Advertising or other paid announcements are not allowed on the sides of school buses. (Advertising or Other Paid Announcements are not allowed.)
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Activity buses are not allowed to be painted in national school bus glossy yellow. (National School Bus Glossy Yellow.)
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Warnings from commercial and emergency vehicles should only be used when necessary and not emit unreasonably loud or harsh sounds. (Unreasonably loud or harsh sounds.)
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Vehicles at least 80 inches wide and 30 feet long need to display hazard lamps only when they are parked lawfully in urban districts, stopped to receive or discharge passengers, or stopped at the direction of a police officer. (Parked lawfully in urban districts, Stopped to receive or discharge passengers, Stopped at the direction of a Police Officer.)
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Motor vehicles must be equipped with safety belts if they were part of the vehicle's original equipment. (Original equipment.)
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Reflective tape can be used instead of reflectors if it meets visibility requirements. (Yes.)
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Hazard lights must be mounted on the same level and spaced as far apart as possible on the front and rear of motor vehicles. (Same level and spaced as far apart as possible on the front and rear.)
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Animal drawn vehicles are subject to the minimum lighting equipment requirements. (Yes.)
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Sunscreen devices and window tint restrictions do not apply to out of state drivers. (No.)
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Individuals can anonymously submit their concerns about a driver who may have a medical condition affecting their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle to the Medical Advisory Board. (Referral to the Medical Advisory Board)
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All the lights on the rear of a motor vehicle, except for signaling devices, must reflect red. (Reflect red.)
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BLANK and BLANK bikes are not permitted on sidewalks, bicycle paths, or roads. Mini-Motor and Pocket Bikes.
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Motor-assisted scooters can only be operated on roads with a speed limit of BLANK mph or less. 35.
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Motorcycles must have one tail lamp, located between 20 and 72 inches above the ground.
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Motorcycles require multiple beam lighting equipment, with uppermost beam reaching at least 300 feet and lowermost beam reaching at least 150 feet.
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Motorcycles must have at least one headlamp lit at all times.
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Motor vehicles must have a mirror with a view of the road at least 200 feet behind, and must have a working muffler to prevent excessive noise.
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Engine and power systems must prevent excessive smoke or fumes from escaping.
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Motor vehicles manufactured after 1967 must prevent crank case emissions from discharging into the atmosphere.
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Operating or allowing a vehicle to emit visible smoke for ten seconds or more is illegal and punishable by a fine between 1 and 350 dollars.
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Television station vehicles may have visible display screens only when stopped.
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A misdemeanor charge applies to operating a vehicle with an obstructed view, including windshield or side/rear windows.
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Brake exceptions for trailers apply to those with gross weights less than 4,500 lbs. or 15,000 lbs. with a top speed of 30 mph.
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Trucks, tractors, and trailers with at least three axles do not require front wheel brakes if they have brakes on at least one steerable axle.
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Tractors, trailers, and trucks with at least four tires on the rearmost axle must have approved safety guards or flaps suspended within 8 inches of the ground.
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Sun screening devices on windshields, side, or rear windows must include a permanent label indicating compliance and necessary information, including light transmission and luminous reflectance.
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School buses must have a mirror that provides the operator with a view of the area immediately in front of the vehicle, and their signal lamps must be mounted as high and far apart as possible, displaying four alternately flashing red lights, and be visible at 500 feet in normal daylight.
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When a school bus is stopped, the driver should activate all flashing warning signal lights.
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Advertising or other paid announcements are not allowed on the sides of school buses.
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Activity buses must not be painted in National School Bus Glossy Yellow.
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Warnings from commercial and emergency vehicles should only be used when necessary and should not emit unreasonably loud or harsh sounds.
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Operators of trucks, buses, or trailers must display hazard lamps if they are at least 80 inches wide and 30 feet long, unless they are parked lawfully in an urban district, stopped to receive or discharge passengers, or stopped at the direction of a police officer.
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Motor vehicles must be equipped with safety belts if they were original equipment.
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Reflective tape may be used instead of reflectors if it meets visibility requirements.
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Hazard lights must be mounted at the same level and spaced as far apart as possible on the front and rear.
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The minimum lighting equipment requirements apply to animal drawn vehicles.
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Sunscreen devices and window tint restrictions do not apply to out-of-state drivers.
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Individuals may anonymously submit concerns about a driver's medical condition to the Medical Advisory Board.
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All lights on the rear of a motor vehicle, except for signaling devices, must reflect red.
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Referral to the Medical Advisory Board (MAB) for concerns about a driver's medical condition.
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With the exception of signaling devices, all lights on the rear of a motor vehicle must reflect red.
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