Visibility distance and mounted height of lamps.
(1) Whenever requirement is hereinafter declared as to distance from which certain lamps and devices shall render objects visible or within which such lamps or devices shall be visible, said provisions shall apply during the times stated in RCW 46.37.020 in respect to a vehicle without load when upon a straight, level, unlighted highway under normal atmospheric conditions unless a different time or condition is expressly stated.
(2) Whenever requirement is hereinafter declared as to the mounted height of lamps or devices it shall mean from the center of such lamp or device to the level ground upon which the vehicle stands when such vehicle is without a load.
(3) No additional lamp, reflective device, or other motor vehicle equipment shall be added which impairs the effectiveness of this standard.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 355 s 3; 1961 c 12 s 46.37.030. Prior: 1955 c 269 s 3; prior: 1937 c 189 s 14, part; RRS s 6360-14, part; RCW 46.40.010, part.]
NOTES:
Severability—1977 ex.s. c 355: See note following RCW 46.37.010.