Connecticut § 14-96t - Multiple-beam road-lighting equipment.
Full text of Connecticut Connecticut General Statutes § 14-96t — Multiple-beam road-lighting equipment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-96t. Multiple-beam road-lighting equipment.
Sec. 14-96t. Multiple-beam road-lighting equipment. Except as hereinafter provided, the head lamps or the auxiliary driving lamps or combinations thereof on motor vehicles, other than motorcycles, shall be so arranged that the driver may control the selection between distributions of light projected to different elevations, subject to the following requirements and limitations:
(a) There shall be an uppermost distribution of light, or composite beam, so aimed and of such intensity as to reveal persons and vehicles ahead at a distance of at least five hundred feet for all conditions of loading.
(b) There shall be a lowermost distribution of light so aimed and of sufficient intensity to reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least one hundred feet ahead, and, on a straight level road under any condition of loading, none of the high-intensity portion of the beam shall be directed to strike the eyes of an approaching driver.
(c) Each new motor vehicle registered in this state which has multiple-beam road-lighting equipment shall be equipped with a beam indicator, which shall be lighted whenever the uppermost or upper distribution of light from the head lamps is in use. Such indicator shall be so designed and located that, when lighted, it will be readily visible without glare to the driver of the vehicle so equipped.
(d) Operation of a motor vehicle without the equipment required by this section shall be an infraction.
(1967, P.A. 834, S. 22; P.A. 75-577, S. 46, 126.)
History: P.A. 75-577 added Subsec. (d).
Source: official Connecticut text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Connecticut § 14-96t
What does Connecticut General Statutes § 14-96t cover?
Section 14-96t ("Multiple-beam road-lighting equipment.") is part of the Connecticut General Statutes, the codified statutory law of Connecticut. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Connecticut § 14-96t?
A common citation format is "Connecticut General Statutes § 14-96t" (Connecticut). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Connecticut law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Connecticut official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Connecticut attorney.
How does Connecticut § 14-96t apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Connecticut can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Connecticut.