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California Assembly Bill AB808

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1-Amended IN Assembly April 12, 2019 Amended IN Assembly March 25, 2019 Amended IN Assembly March 18, 2019 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 808Introduced by Assembly Member ChuFebruary 20, 2019 An act to add Section 24400.5 to the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 808, as amended, Chu. Vehicles: wiper-activated headlamps. daytime running lamps.Existing law requires a motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, to be equipped with at least 2 headlamps, as specified, and requires the motor vehicle to be operated with at least 2 lighted headlamps during darkness, or inclement weather, or both. Existing law requires every motor vehicle, except motorcycles, equipped with a windshield to also be equipped with a self-operating windshield wiper. A violation of the Vehicle Code is punishable as an infraction.This bill would require every new motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, manufactured on or after January 1, 2021, and first registered or sold in California on or after January 1, 2021, to be equipped with automatic daytime running headlamps and taillamps that automatically activate when the windshield wiper is in operation. automatic taillamps, as defined. By creating a new crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The use of headlamps while operating a motor vehicle is very important as the headlamps can improve safety and visibility. This is especially vital and necessary during inclement weather.(b) The Federal Highway Administration states that weather events such as rain and fog, among other factors, can impact roadway safety and mobility.(c) According to the Federal Highway Administration, there are, on average, over 5,891,000 vehicle crashes each year and approximately 21 percent, or 1,235,000, of these crashes are weather related, causing nearly 5000 fatalities and over 418,000 nonfatal injuries each year.SEC. 2. Section 24400.5 is added to the Vehicle Code, to read:24400.5. (a) Every new motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, manufactured on or after January 1, 2021, shall be equipped with<="font-weight:bold; display:inline;">SEC. 3. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
1+Amended IN Assembly March 25, 2019 Amended IN Assembly March 18, 2019 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 808Introduced by Assembly Member ChuFebruary 20, 2019 An act to add Section 24400.5 to the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 808, as amended, Chu. Vehicles: wiper-activated headlamps.Existing law requires a motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, to be equipped with at least 2 headlamps, as specified, and requires the motor vehicle to be operated with at least 2 lighted headlamps during darkness, or inclement weather, or both. Existing law requires every motor vehicle, except motorcycles, equipped with a windshield to also be equipped with a self-operating windshield wiper. A violation of the Vehicle Code is punishable as an infraction.This bill would require every new motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, manufactured on or after January 1, 2021, and first registered or sold in California on or after January 1, 2021, to be equipped with headlamps and taillamps that automatically activate when the windshield wiper is in operation. By creating a new crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The use of headlamps while operating a motor vehicle is very important as the headlamps can improve safety and visibility. This is especially vital and necessary during inclement weather.(b) The Federal Highway Administration states that weather events such as rain and fog, among other factors, can impact roadway safety and mobility.(c) According to the Federal Highway Administration, there are, on average, over 5,891,000 vehicle crashes each year and approximately 21 percent, or 1,235,000, of these crashes are weather related, causing nearly 5000 fatalities and over 418,000 nonfatal injuries each year.SEC. 2. Section 24400.5 is added to the Vehicle Code, to read:24400.5. Every new motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, manufactured on and or after January 1, 2021, shall be equipped with headlamps and taillamps that automatically activate when the windshield wiper is in operation if the vehicle was first registered in California on or after January 1, 2021, or sold in California on or after January 1, 2021.SEC. 3. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
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3- Amended IN Assembly April 12, 2019 Amended IN Assembly March 25, 2019 Amended IN Assembly March 18, 2019 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 808Introduced by Assembly Member ChuFebruary 20, 2019 An act to add Section 24400.5 to the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 808, as amended, Chu. Vehicles: wiper-activated headlamps. daytime running lamps.Existing law requires a motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, to be equipped with at least 2 headlamps, as specified, and requires the motor vehicle to be operated with at least 2 lighted headlamps during darkness, or inclement weather, or both. Existing law requires every motor vehicle, except motorcycles, equipped with a windshield to also be equipped with a self-operating windshield wiper. A violation of the Vehicle Code is punishable as an infraction.This bill would require every new motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, manufactured on or after January 1, 2021, and first registered or sold in California on or after January 1, 2021, to be equipped with automatic daytime running headlamps and taillamps that automatically activate when the windshield wiper is in operation. automatic taillamps, as defined. By creating a new crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES
3+ Amended IN Assembly March 25, 2019 Amended IN Assembly March 18, 2019 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 808Introduced by Assembly Member ChuFebruary 20, 2019 An act to add Section 24400.5 to the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 808, as amended, Chu. Vehicles: wiper-activated headlamps.Existing law requires a motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, to be equipped with at least 2 headlamps, as specified, and requires the motor vehicle to be operated with at least 2 lighted headlamps during darkness, or inclement weather, or both. Existing law requires every motor vehicle, except motorcycles, equipped with a windshield to also be equipped with a self-operating windshield wiper. A violation of the Vehicle Code is punishable as an infraction.This bill would require every new motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, manufactured on or after January 1, 2021, and first registered or sold in California on or after January 1, 2021, to be equipped with headlamps and taillamps that automatically activate when the windshield wiper is in operation. By creating a new crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES
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2019 An act to add Section 24400.5 to the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles.
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26-AB 808, as amended, Chu. Vehicles: wiper-activated headlamps. daytime running lamps.
25+AB 808, as amended, Chu. Vehicles: wiper-activated headlamps.
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28-Existing law requires a motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, to be equipped with at least 2 headlamps, as specified, and requires the motor vehicle to be operated with at least 2 lighted headlamps during darkness, or inclement weather, or both. Existing law requires every motor vehicle, except motorcycles, equipped with a windshield to also be equipped with a self-operating windshield wiper. A violation of the Vehicle Code is punishable as an infraction.This bill would require every new motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, manufactured on or after January 1, 2021, and first registered or sold in California on or after January 1, 2021, to be equipped with automatic daytime running headlamps and taillamps that automatically activate when the windshield wiper is in operation. automatic taillamps, as defined. By creating a new crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
27+Existing law requires a motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, to be equipped with at least 2 headlamps, as specified, and requires the motor vehicle to be operated with at least 2 lighted headlamps during darkness, or inclement weather, or both. Existing law requires every motor vehicle, except motorcycles, equipped with a windshield to also be equipped with a self-operating windshield wiper. A violation of the Vehicle Code is punishable as an infraction.This bill would require every new motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, manufactured on or after January 1, 2021, and first registered or sold in California on or after January 1, 2021, to be equipped with headlamps and taillamps that automatically activate when the windshield wiper is in operation. By creating a new crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
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3029 Existing law requires a motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, to be equipped with at least 2 headlamps, as specified, and requires the motor vehicle to be operated with at least 2 lighted headlamps during darkness, or inclement weather, or both. Existing law requires every motor vehicle, except motorcycles, equipped with a windshield to also be equipped with a self-operating windshield wiper. A violation of the Vehicle Code is punishable as an infraction.
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32-This bill would require every new motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, manufactured on or after January 1, 2021, and first registered or sold in California on or after January 1, 2021, to be equipped with automatic daytime running headlamps and taillamps that automatically activate when the windshield wiper is in operation. automatic taillamps, as defined. By creating a new crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
31+This bill would require every new motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, manufactured on or after January 1, 2021, and first registered or sold in California on or after January 1, 2021, to be equipped with headlamps and taillamps that automatically activate when the windshield wiper is in operation. By creating a new crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
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3433 The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
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3635 This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
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42-The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The use of headlamps while operating a motor vehicle is very important as the headlamps can improve safety and visibility. This is especially vital and necessary during inclement weather.(b) The Federal Highway Administration states that weather events such as rain and fog, among other factors, can impact roadway safety and mobility.(c) According to the Federal Highway Administration, there are, on average, over 5,891,000 vehicle crashes each year and approximately 21 percent, or 1,235,000, of these crashes are weather related, causing nearly 5000 fatalities and over 418,000 nonfatal injuries each year.SEC. 2. Section 24400.5 is added to the Vehicle Code, to read:24400.5. (a) Every new motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, manufactured on or after January 1, 2021, shall be equipped with<="font-weight:bold; display:inline;">SEC. 3. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
41+The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The use of headlamps while operating a motor vehicle is very important as the headlamps can improve safety and visibility. This is especially vital and necessary during inclement weather.(b) The Federal Highway Administration states that weather events such as rain and fog, among other factors, can impact roadway safety and mobility.(c) According to the Federal Highway Administration, there are, on average, over 5,891,000 vehicle crashes each year and approximately 21 percent, or 1,235,000, of these crashes are weather related, causing nearly 5000 fatalities and over 418,000 nonfatal injuries each year.SEC. 2. Section 24400.5 is added to the Vehicle Code, to read:24400.5. Every new motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, manufactured on and or after January 1, 2021, shall be equipped with headlamps and taillamps that automatically activate when the windshield wiper is in operation if the vehicle was first registered in California on or after January 1, 2021, or sold in California on or after January 1, 2021.SEC. 3. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
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4443 The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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4847 SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The use of headlamps while operating a motor vehicle is very important as the headlamps can improve safety and visibility. This is especially vital and necessary during inclement weather.(b) The Federal Highway Administration states that weather events such as rain and fog, among other factors, can impact roadway safety and mobility.(c) According to the Federal Highway Administration, there are, on average, over 5,891,000 vehicle crashes each year and approximately 21 percent, or 1,235,000, of these crashes are weather related, causing nearly 5000 fatalities and over 418,000 nonfatal injuries each year.
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5049 SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The use of headlamps while operating a motor vehicle is very important as the headlamps can improve safety and visibility. This is especially vital and necessary during inclement weather.(b) The Federal Highway Administration states that weather events such as rain and fog, among other factors, can impact roadway safety and mobility.(c) According to the Federal Highway Administration, there are, on average, over 5,891,000 vehicle crashes each year and approximately 21 percent, or 1,235,000, of these crashes are weather related, causing nearly 5000 fatalities and over 418,000 nonfatal injuries each year.
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5251 SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
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5655 (a) The use of headlamps while operating a motor vehicle is very important as the headlamps can improve safety and visibility. This is especially vital and necessary during inclement weather.
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5857 (b) The Federal Highway Administration states that weather events such as rain and fog, among other factors, can impact roadway safety and mobility.
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6059 (c) According to the Federal Highway Administration, there are, on average, over 5,891,000 vehicle crashes each year and approximately 21 percent, or 1,235,000, of these crashes are weather related, causing nearly 5000 fatalities and over 418,000 nonfatal injuries each year.
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62-SEC. 2. Section 24400.5 is added to the Vehicle Code, to read:24400.5. (a) Every new motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, manufactured on or after January 1, 2021, shall be equipped with<="font-weight:bold; display:inline;">SEC. 3. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
61+SEC. 2. Section 24400.5 is added to the Vehicle Code, to read:24400.5. Every new motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, manufactured on and or after January 1, 2021, shall be equipped with headlamps and taillamps that automatically activate when the windshield wiper is in operation if the vehicle was first registered in California on or after January 1, 2021, or sold in California on or after January 1, 2021.
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6463 SEC. 2. Section 24400.5 is added to the Vehicle Code, to read:
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68-24400.5. (a) Every new motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, manufactured on or after January 1, 2021, shall be equipped with<="font-weight:bold; display:inline;">SEC. 3. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
67+24400.5. Every new motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, manufactured on and or after January 1, 2021, shall be equipped with headlamps and taillamps that automatically activate when the windshield wiper is in operation if the vehicle was first registered in California on or after January 1, 2021, or sold in California on or after January 1, 2021.
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70-24400.5. (a) Every new motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, manufactured on or after January 1, 2021, shall be equipped with<="font-weight:bold; display:inline;">SEC. 3. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
69+24400.5. Every new motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, manufactured on and or after January 1, 2021, shall be equipped with headlamps and taillamps that automatically activate when the windshield wiper is in operation if the vehicle was first registered in California on or after January 1, 2021, or sold in California on or after January 1, 2021.
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72-24400.5. (a) Every new motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, manufactured on or after January 1, 2021, shall be equipped with<="font-weight:bold; display:inline;">SEC. 3. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
71+24400.5. Every new motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, manufactured on and or after January 1, 2021, shall be equipped with headlamps and taillamps that automatically activate when the windshield wiper is in operation if the vehicle was first registered in California on or after January 1, 2021, or sold in California on or after January 1, 2021.
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76-24400.5. (a) Every new motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, manufactured on or after January 1, 2021, shall be equipped with<="font-weight:bold; display:inline;">SEC. 3. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
75+24400.5. Every new motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, manufactured on and or after January 1, 2021, shall be equipped with headlamps and taillamps that automatically activate when the windshield wiper is in operation if the vehicle was first registered in California on or after January 1, 2021, or sold in California on or after January 1, 2021.
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77+SEC. 3. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
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79+SEC. 3. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
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81+SEC. 3. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
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