41-6a-1613. Lamp required for operation of vehicle on highway or adjacent shoulder -- Dimming of lights.

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Effective 5/12/2015

(a)If a vehicle is operated on a highway or shoulder adjacent to the highway under the conditions specified under Subsection 41-6a-1603(1)(a) , the operator of a vehicle shall use a high or low beam distribution of light or composite beam except as provided under Subsection (1)(c) .

(b)Except as provided under Subsection (1)(c) , the distribution of light or composite beam shall be directed high enough and of sufficient intensity to reveal persons and vehicles at a safe distance in advance of the vehicle.

(c)The operator of a vehicle shall use a low beam distribution of light or composite beam if the vehicle approaches:

(i)an oncoming vehicle within 500 feet; or

(ii)another vehicle from the rear within 300 feet.

(a)The low beam distribution of light or composite beam shall be aimed to avoid projecting glaring rays into the:

(i)eyes of an oncoming operator; or

(ii)rearview mirror of a vehicle approached from the rear.

(b)A vehicle is not in violation of Subsection (2)(a) if:

(i)the vehicle has not been significantly altered from the original vehicle manufacturer's specifications; or

(ii)the glaring rays result from road contour or a temporary load on the vehicle.

(3)A violation of this section is an infraction.

Amended by Chapter 412 , 2015 General Session