Illinois § 12-218
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 12-218, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-218.
Auxiliary accent lighting on motorcycles. (a) A motorcycle registered in this State may be equipped with, and a person operating the motorcycle may use, standard bulb running lights or light-emitting diode (L.E.D.) pods and strips as auxiliary lighting with the intent of protecting the driver. (b) Auxiliary lighting authorized under subsection (a) of this Section: (1) shall not project a beam of light of an intensity greater than 25 candlepower or its equivalent from a single lamp or single light-emitting diode (L.E.D.); (2) shall not be directed horizontally; (3) shall be so directed that no part of the beam will strike the level of the surface on which the motorcycle stands at a distance of more than 10 feet from the motorcycle; (4) shall be directed towards the ground; (5) shall not emit blue light, but may emit red light only while the stop lamp on the motorcycle is illuminated and motorcycle is in the course of braking; (6) shall not be: (A) blinking; (B) flashing; (C) oscillating; or (D) rotating; and (7) shall not be attached to the wheels of the motorcycle. (Source: P.A. 103-374, eff. 1-1-24.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 12-218
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 12-218 cover?
Section 12-218 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. 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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