CVC 24250: Lighting Equipment for Vehicles.

California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 24250 addresses the requirement for having properly functioning lighting equipment on vehicles during nighttime hours and when visibility conditions require the use of lights. Here's an explanation of CVC 24250:

CVC 24250 - Lighting Equipment for Vehicles:

1. General Requirement (Subsection (a)):

   • CVC 24250 establishes that all motor vehicles operated on California roadways must be equipped with lighting devices that meet the specified requirements for nighttime and low-visibility conditions. This includes headlights, taillights, and reflectors.

2. Headlights (Subsection (a)):

   • Subsection (a) mandates that all vehicles must be equipped with at least two headlights that emit a white light visible from a distance of at least 1,000 feet to the front of the vehicle during nighttime hours and when visibility conditions necessitate the use of lights.

3. Taillights (Subsection (b)):

   • Subsection (b) requires all vehicles to have at least two taillights that emit a red light visible from a distance of at least 1,000 feet to the rear of the vehicle during nighttime hours and when visibility conditions warrant the use of lights.

4. Reflectors (Subsection (c)):

   • Subsection (c) states that vehicles must also be equipped with rear reflectors that emit a red or amber color and are visible from a distance of at least 600 feet to the rear of the vehicle when illuminated by the headlights of another vehicle.

5. Visibility Conditions (Subsection (d)):

   • Subsection (d) specifies that drivers must use their headlights during nighttime hours and when visibility conditions make it difficult to see other vehicles or objects at a distance of 1,000 feet. This includes adverse weather conditions like rain, fog, or snow.

6. Penalties for Violation (Subsection (e)):

   • Violating CVC 24250 by not having the required lighting equipment or failing to use headlights during nighttime hours or in low-visibility conditions can result in traffic citations and fines.