Florida § 316.430 - Multiple-beam road-lighting equipment.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 316.430 — Multiple-beam road-lighting equipment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 316.430. Multiple-beam road-lighting equipment.
(1) Every motorcycle other than a motor-driven cycle shall be equipped with multiple-beam road-lighting equipment. (2) Such equipment shall: (a) Reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least 300 feet ahead when the uppermost distribution of light is selected; (b) Reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least 150 feet ahead when the lowermost distribution of light is selected. 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. (3) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 316.430
What does Florida Statutes § 316.430 cover?
Section 316.430 ("Multiple-beam road-lighting equipment.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. 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 Florida § 316.430?
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How does Florida § 316.430 apply to my situation?
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