Regulación de luces traseras en vehículos en Maryland

Explicación Simple

Todos los vehículos deben tener al menos dos luces rojas en la parte de atrás que se vean bien de lejos. Esto ayuda a que otros conductores sepan que estás en la carretera.

Es como cuando pones luces en la parte trasera de tu bicicleta para que los coches te vean cuando oscurece. Sin esas luces, sería más peligroso andar por la calle.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Carlos tiene un camión viejo que usó para mudarse. Como su camión fue fabricado antes de 1971, solo necesita una luz trasera roja que se vea a 300 pies. Si Carlos no la tiene, podría recibir una multa si lo paran.

Penalidades

Si no cumples con estas regulaciones, podrías enfrentar multas y problemas legales.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

Maryland Transportation Code Section 22-204 (2023) - Tail Lamps; Illumination of Rear Registration Plate (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, after June 1, 1971, every motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, and pole trailer, and any other vehicle that is being drawn at the end of a combination of vehicles, shall be equipped with at least 2 tail lamps mounted on the rear, which, when lighted as required in § 22-201.1 of this subtitle, shall emit a red light plainly visible from a distance of 1,000 feet to the rear. (b) Every motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, and pole trailer, and any other vehicle that is being drawn at the end of a combination of vehicles, and that was manufactured or assembled before June 1, 1971, shall have at least 1 tail lamp mounted on the rear which, when lighted as required in § 22-201.1 of this subtitle, shall emit a red light plainly visible from a distance of at least 300 feet to the rear. (c) On a combination of vehicles, only the tail lamps on the rearmost vehicle need actually be seen from the distance specified in subsections (a) and (b) of this section. (d) On vehicles equipped with more than 1 tail lamp, the lamps shall be mounted on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable. (e) Every tail lamp on every vehicle shall be located at a height of not more than 72 inches nor less than 20 inches.