40-8-26
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40-8-26.
(a)
Any motor vehicle may be equipped and when required under this article shall be
equipped with the following signal lights or devices:
(1)
A brake light on the rear which shall emit a red light and which shall be
actuated upon application of the service (foot) brake and which may but need not
be incorporated with a taillight; and
(2)
A light or lights or mechanical signal device capable of clearly indicating any
intention to turn either to the right or to the left and which shall be visible
from both the front and the rear.
(b)
Every brake light shall be plainly visible and understandable from a distance of
300 feet to the rear both during normal sunlight and at nighttime, and every
signal light or lights indicating intention to turn shall be visible and
understandable during daytime and nighttime from a distance of 300 feet from
both the front and the rear. When a vehicle is equipped with a brake light or
other signal lights, such light or lights shall at all times be maintained in
good working condition. No brake light or signal light shall project a glaring
or dazzling light.
(c)
All mechanical signal devices shall be self-illuminated when in use at the times
mentioned in Code Section 40-8-20.
(d)
All lenses on brake lights and signal devices shall be maintained in good repair
and shall meet manufacturers´ specifications.