The bill proposes to repeal the existing section 307.128 of Missouri law and replace it with a new section that outlines specific regulations for motorcycle auxiliary lighting. The new regulations allow for headlamp modulation on motorcycles, detailing the technical specifications for modulation rates, intensity levels, and operational requirements to ensure safety and functionality. Additionally, it mandates that any headlamp modulator not intended as original equipment must be labeled with wattage specifications and include installation instructions for the light sensor. Furthermore, the bill expands the types of auxiliary lighting that can be used on motorcycles. It removes the previous restriction on colors, allowing any color illumination, and includes provisions for standard bulb running lights and light-emitting diode (LED) pods and strips. However, it stipulates that this auxiliary lighting must be nonblinking, nonflashing, and nonoscillating, and must be directed toward the engine and drive train to avoid distracting the driver.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (6622H.01): 307.128