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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to lighting requirements for drivers during motor vehicle |
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stops. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Subchapter G, Chapter 545, Transportation Code, |
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is amended by adding Section 545.309 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 545.309. LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS DURING STOP BY POLICE |
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OFFICER. (a) A person operating a motor vehicle who is directed to |
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bring the motor vehicle to a stop by a police officer at nighttime |
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shall illuminate an interior light installed in the motor vehicle |
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immediately after stopping the motor vehicle. The person may not |
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extinguish the light without the officer's consent until the |
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officer allows the person to resume operating the motor vehicle. |
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(b) This section does not apply to a person operating a |
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motor vehicle who is directed to bring the motor vehicle to a stop |
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by a police officer who is directing traffic. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2013. |