§ 24-12-10-1.5. Head lamps on motor vehicles.

A.

Every motor vehicle other than a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle shall be equipped with at least two headlamps with at least one on each side of the front of the motor vehicle, which headlamps shall comply with the requirements and limitations set forth in this ordinance.

B.

Every motorcycle and every motor-driven cycle shall be equipped with at least one and not more than two headlamps which shall comply with the requirements and limitations of this ordinance.

C.

Every headlamp upon every motor vehicle, including every motorcycle and motor-driven cycle, shall be located at a height measured from the center of the headlamp of not more than fifty-four inches nor less than twenty inches to be measured as set forth in Section 12-10-1.4B. The provisions of this paragraph shall apply only to new motor vehicles sold after July 1, 1953.

D.

For the purposes of Sections 12-10-1.1 through 12-10-1.5 parking lamps shall not be used in lieu of head lamps.(*)

E.

No headlight shall emit a glaring or dazzling light.

(Ord. No. 1567 , 5-29-18)

State law reference

66-3-804 and 66-3-828 NMSA 1978.