Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 280 - Department of Revenue
Chapter 30 - Division of Motor Vehicles
Subchapter 15 - Safety and Emissions
Part 4 - Rules, Regulations and Standards for the Inspection of Motorcycles, Motor Scooters and Other Motor-Driven Cycles
Section 280-RICR-30-15-4.22 - Tail Lamp
Universal Citation: 280 RI Code of Rules 30 15 4.22
Current through March 20, 2024
A. Every cycle shall be equipped with at least one (1) tail lamp which emits a red light plainly visible from a distance of five hundred feet (500') to the rear.
B. Every tail lamp shall be securely attached to the vehicle at a height of not more than seventy-two inches (72") nor less than twenty (20") when measured from a level flat ground service.
C. Cause for rejection:
1. Any tail lamp fails to function
properly;
2. Any tail lamp does not
emit a red color;
3. Any tail lamp
has a broken or missing lens;
4.
Any tail lamp is not securely fastened or properly located on the vehicle;
or
5. Any defect in the tail lamp
wiring would cause the light to blink, flutter or not light constantly when the
headlamps are lighted.
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