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§ 24601. — 24601. (Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1313.)

California § 24601.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code VEHVehicle Code - VEH
Div. 12.DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES
Ch. 2.CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment
Art. 3.ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment

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Either the taillamp or a separate lamp shall be so constructed and placed as to illuminate with a white light the rear license plate during darkness and render it clearly legible from a distance of 50 feet to the rear. When the rear license plate is illuminated by a lamp other than a required taillamp, the two lamps shall be turned on or off only by the same control switch at all times.

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Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1313.
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