A.  Every motorcycle of model year 2005 and later shall be equipped with electric flashing turn signal lamps meeting the requirements of this section.

B.  The flashing turn signal lamps required by this section:

1.  Shall show to the front and rear of the motorcycle;

2.  Shall be located on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable on the front of the motorcycle and when in use shall display a white or amber light, or any shade of color between white and amber, visible from a distance of not less than five hundred (500) feet to the front in normal sunlight;

3.  Shall be located at the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable on the rear of the motorcycle and when in use shall display a red or amber light, or any shade of color between red and amber, visible from a distance of not less than five hundred (500) feet to the rear in normal sunlight; and

4.  Shall indicate when actuated the intended direction of turning by flashing the lights showing to the front and rear on the side toward which the turn is made.

Historical Data

Laws 2003, SB 633, c. 411, § 73, eff. November 1, 2003.