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DE HB114

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Short

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Origin

House of Representatives

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Delaware Code Title 21, Chapter 43 to modify regulations on flashing lights on vehicles
  • Allows motorcycles, mopeds, and motorized scooters to have brake lights that pulse rapidly for up to 5 seconds when brakes are applied, then convert to continuous light
  • Pulsing brake lights must be included as part of the brake light system and automatically cease flashing after 5 seconds
  • Change aligns with Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles Motorcycle Operator Manual recommendation to increase visibility when stopping
  • Exempts this specific brake light flashing from the existing prohibition on flashing lights on vehicles

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Vehicle Equipment.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/9/2016

Committee Referrals

Public Safety & Homeland Security4/28/2015

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