63-7-17 - Use of spot lamps, auxiliary driving lamps, and signal lamps. - Mississippi Statutes

§ 63-7-17. Use of spot lamps, auxiliary driving lamps, and signal lamps.
 

(1)  Spot lamps. Any motor vehicle or motorcycle may be equipped with not to exceed one (1) spot lamp. Every lighted spot lamp shall be so aimed and used upon approaching another vehicle that no part of the beam will be directed into the eyes of the approaching driver. Spot lamps may not emit other than either a white or amber light. 

(2)  Auxiliary driving lamps. Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not to exceed two (2) auxiliary driving lamps mounted on the front at a height not less than twelve (12) nor more than forty-two (42) inches above the level surface of which the vehicle stands. Every such auxiliary driving lamp or lamps shall meet the requirements and limitations set forth in subsection (3) of this section. 

(3)  Signal lamps. Whenever a motor vehicle is equipped with a signal lamp to comply with the provisions of Section 63-3-709, the signal lamp shall be so constructed and located on the vehicle as to give a signal which shall be plainly visible in normal sunlight from a distance of one hundred (100) feet to the rear of the vehicle but shall not project a glaring or dazzling light. 
 

Sources: Codes, 1942, § 8229-10; Laws,  1938, ch. 200; Laws, 1948, ch. 343, § 18; Laws, 1978, ch. 470, § 1, eff from and after July 1, 1978.