The bill H. 3133 proposes an amendment to Section 56-5-4530 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which pertains to the illumination of rear registration plates. The amendment includes a technical change to the existing language regarding the requirements for tail lamps and separate lamps that illuminate the rear registration plate. Specifically, it clarifies that these lamps must be constructed and positioned to ensure the registration plate is clearly legible from a distance of fifty feet.

Additionally, the bill introduces a provision that prohibits law enforcement officers from stopping a driver solely for having inoperable tail lamps or separate lamps, unless there is a violation of another motor vehicle law. This change aims to prevent unnecessary traffic stops for minor equipment failures, thereby streamlining law enforcement practices. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 56-5-4530
Latest Version: 56-5-4530