Connecticut § 14-96b Head lamps.

Connecticut Statutes

§ 14-96b — Head lamps.

Connecticut § 14-96b

Title 14Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway By Vehicles. Gasoline

Ch. 246Motor Vehicles

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Bluebook

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 14-96b (2026).

Text

(a)Every motor vehicle other than a motorcycle shall be equipped with at least two head lamps with at least one on each side of the front of the motor vehicle, which head lamps shall comply with the requirements and limitations set forth in sections 14-96a to 14-96aa, inclusive.

(b)Every motorcycle shall be equipped with at least one and not more than two head lamps which shall comply with the requirements and limitations of said sections.

(c)Every head lamp upon every motor vehicle, including every motorcycle, shall be located at a mounted height of not more than fifty-four inches nor less than twenty-two inches.

(d)Failure to have headlamps in accordance with the requirements of this section shall be an infraction. See Secs. 14-96t to 14-96y, inclusive, re headlight requirements.

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(a) Every motor vehicle other than a motorcycle shall be equipped with at least two head lamps with at least one on each side of the front of the motor vehicle, which head lamps shall comply with the requirements and limitations set forth in sections 14-96a to 14-96aa, inclusive. (b) Every motorcycle shall be equipped with at least one and not more than two head lamps which shall comply with the requirements and limitations of said sections. (c) Every head lamp upon every motor vehicle, including every motorcycle, shall be located at a mounted height of not more than fifty-four inches nor less than twenty-two inches. (d) Failure to have headlamps in accordance with the requirements of this section shall be an infraction. See Secs. 14-96t to 14-96y, inclusive, re headlight requirements.

Legislative History

(1967, P.A. 834, S. 3; P.A. 75-577, S. 28, 126; P.A. 90-263, S. 20, 74.) History: P.A. 75-577 added Subsec. (d); P.A. 90-263 amended Subsec. (c) to substitute 22 for 24 inches as a minimum mounted height.