Bill Summaries: H759 REQUIRED NUMBER OF OPERATING BRAKE LIGHTS.

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  • Summary date: May 14 2013 - View Summary

    House amendment to the 2nd edition changes the act's effective date from when the act becomes law to October 1, 2013.


  • Summary date: May 13 2013 - View Summary

    House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes. Amends GS 20-129 to change the vehicles to which the requirements apply, to motor vehicles manufactured after December 31, 1970 (was, December 31, 1955).


  • Summary date: Apr 12 2013 - View Summary

    Amends GS 20-129 to prohibit selling or operating a vehicle, or any motorcycle or motor-driven cycle, manufactured after December 31, 1955, unless it has a stop lamp on each side of the rear of the vehicle. Requires the lamps to emit, reflect, or display a red or amber light visible from no less than 100 feet to the rear, and requires it to be actuated by foot brake. Makes conforming changes to GS 20-129.1 (additional lighting equipment required on certain vehicles).