Vermont § 1250 - Clearance lamps
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 1250 — Clearance lamps, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1250. Clearance lamps
- (a) Every motor vehicle, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, having
a width at any part in excess of 80 inches, when in use or at rest on a highway, during
the period from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise, shall display
on the left side of the vehicle at least one lamp, to be known as a clearance lamp,
displaying an amber light visible under normal atmospheric conditions 500 feet ahead
of the vehicle and displaying a red light visible, under like conditions, 500 feet
to the rear of the vehicle, to mark as closely as possible the extreme height and
width of the vehicle. (b) All motor vehicles of the pleasure car type having a width at any part in excess of
82 inches shall be subject to the provisions of subsection (a) of this section. (Amended 1991, No. 165 (Adj. Sess.), § 4.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1250
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1250 cover?
Section 1250 ("Clearance lamps") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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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