The bill H.413, introduced by Representative Kimbell, aims to enhance vehicle safety on highways by mandating the use of illuminating lights under specific conditions. It requires that operators of vehicles illuminate all required lamps when windshield wipers are in continuous use due to adverse weather conditions that limit visibility. Additionally, the bill stipulates that taillights must be visible from a distance of at least 300 feet behind the vehicle. A civil penalty of $200 is imposed for violations, although offenders will not incur points on their driving record.

Key amendments to existing law include the replacement of the phrase "Every vehicle" with "A person operating a vehicle" and the introduction of specific conditions under which lights must be illuminated, such as during continuous use of windshield wipers and when visibility is compromised by weather. The bill also specifies that all vehicles must have at least two red taillamps that emit light visible from 300 feet, and prohibits any obstruction that would hinder this visibility. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 23-1243(b), 23-1243, 23-1248