40-8-31
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40-8-31.
Whenever
a motor vehicle is being operated on a roadway or shoulder adjacent thereto
during the times specified in Code Section 40-8-20, the driver shall use a
distribution of light, or composite beam, directed high enough and of sufficient
intensity to reveal persons and vehicles at a safe distance in advance of the
vehicle, subject to the following requirements and limitations:
(1)
Whenever a driver of a vehicle approaches an oncoming vehicle within 500 feet,
such driver shall use a distribution of light, or composite beam, so aimed that
the glaring rays are not projected into the eyes of the oncoming driver. The
lowermost distribution of light, or composite beam, specified in paragraph (2)
of Code Section 40-8-30 shall be deemed to avoid glare at all times, regardless
of road contour and loading; and
(2)
Whenever the driver of a vehicle follows another vehicle within 200 feet to the
rear, except when engaged in the act of overtaking and passing, such driver
shall use a distribution of light permissible under this chapter other than the
uppermost distribution of light specified in paragraph (1) of Code Section
40-8-30.