SF 2077

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to traffic regulations; requiring vehicle
taillights to emit only red light; amending Minnesota
Statutes 2004, section 169.57, subdivision 1.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 169.57,
subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Stoplights.

(a) Any vehicle may be
equipped and when required under this chapter, shall be equipped
with at least two stop lamps on the rear which shall emit a red
deleted text begin or yellow deleted text end light and which shall be actuated upon application of
the service (foot) brake and which may, but need not be,
incorporated with the taillamps and which shall be plainly
visible and understandable from a distance of 100 feet to the
rear during normal sunlight and at night.

(b) No person shall sell or offer for sale or operate on
the highways any motor vehicle registered in this state and
manufactured or assembled after January 1, 1960, unless it is
equipped with at least two stop lamps meeting the requirements
of this subdivision, except that a motorcycle, motor-driven
cycle, or truck-tractor manufactured or assembled after said
date shall be equipped with at least one stop lamp meeting the
requirements of this subdivision.