California § 24400 - A motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, shall be equipped with at least two hea
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§ 24400. A motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, shall be equipped with at least two hea
(a) A motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, shall be equipped with at least two headlamps, with at least one on each side of the front of the vehicle, and, except as to vehicles registered prior to January 1, 1930, they shall be located directly above or in advance of the front axle of the vehicle. The headlamps and every light source in any headlamp unit shall be located at a height of not more than 54 inches nor less than 22 inches. (b) A motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, shall be operated during darkness, or inclement weather, or both, with at least two lighted headlamps that comply with subdivision (a). (c) As used in subdivision (b), âinclement weatherâ is a weather condition that is either of the following: (1) A condition that prevents a driver of a motor vehicle from clearly discerning a person or another motor vehicle on the highway from a distance of 1,000 feet. (2) A condition requiring the windshield wipers to be in continuous use due to rain, mist, snow, fog, or other precipitation or atmospheric moisture.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 24400
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 24400 cover?
Section 24400 ("A motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, shall be equipped with at least two hea") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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