Section 1613 – Lamp required for operation of vehicle on highway or adjacent shoulder — Dimming of lights.

• (1)
  • (a) If a vehicle is operated on a highway or shoulder adjacent to the highway under the conditions specified under Subsection 41-6a-1603(1)(a), the operator of a vehicle shall use a high or low beam distribution of light or composite beam except as provided under Subsection (1)(c).
  • (b) Except as provided under Subsection (1)(c), the distribution of light or composite beam shall be directed high enough and of sufficient intensity to reveal persons and vehicles at a safe distance in advance of the vehicle.
  • (c) The operator of a vehicle shall use a low beam distribution of light or composite beam if the vehicle approaches:
    • (i) an oncoming vehicle within 500 feet; or
    • (ii) another vehicle from the rear within 300 feet.

• (2)
  • (a) The low beam distribution of light or composite beam shall be aimed to avoid projecting glaring rays into the:
    • (i) eyes of an oncoming operator; or
    • (ii) rearview mirror of a vehicle approached from the rear.
  • (b) A vehicle is not in violation of Subsection (2)(a) if:
    • (i) the vehicle has not been significantly altered from the original vehicle manufacturer’s specifications; or
    • (ii) the glaring rays result from road contour or a temporary load on the vehicle.

• (3) A violation of this section is an infraction.

Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session