CHAPTER 249
S.P. 144 - L.D. 423
An Act to Require That Headlights Be on during Inclement Weather
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA �2067, sub-�1, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, �2 and affected by Pt. B, �5, is repealed and the following enacted in its place:
1. Display of headlights. A vehicle located on a way must be equipped with headlights as described in section 1904. The headlights must be illuminated:
A. During the period 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise;
B. At any time when, due to insufficient light or unfavorable atmospheric conditions, including, but not limited to, rain, freezing rain, fog or snow, persons or vehicles on the way are not discernible for a distance of 1,000 feet ahead; and
C. At any time when windshield wipers are in constant use.
This subsection does not apply to a vehicle that is parked or standing off the main traveled portion of the way.
Effective September 19, 1997, unless otherwise indicated.
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