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No person shall drive any motor vehicle (except a motorcycle) on a highway which does not have the following safety equipment in proper condition and adjustment:

(1) Bumpers. Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with two bumpers maintained in good condition.

(2) Headlights. Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with at least two headlights which shall be maintained in working order.

(3) Horn. Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a horn in working condition.

(4) Flasher Lights. Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with flasher mechanisms in working order for turn signals and used as vehicular hazard signals.

(5) Muffler. Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a muffler in good working condition.

(6) Mirror. Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with two mirrors so located as to reflect a view of the highway at least 200 feet to the rear of the vehicle.

(7) Parking Brakes and Service Brakes. Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with parking brakes adequate to hold the vehicle on any grade. Every motor vehicle must have service brakes adequate to control the movement of, and to stop and hold, such vehicle on any grade incident to its operation.

(8) Reflectors. Every motor vehicle and bicycle shall be equipped with reflectors required as warning devices.

(9) Stop Lamps. Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with at least two tail lamps mounted on the rear, which shall emit a red light which shall be visible upon application of the brakes.

(10) Taillights. Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with at least two taillights plainly visible from all distances within 500 feet of the rear.

(11) Turn Signals. Every motor vehicle must be equipped with turn signal lights used to give a signal of intention to turn right or left by projecting a flashing white or amber light visible to the front and a flashing red or amber light visible to the rear.

(12) Windshield. Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a front windshield free from defects or cracks and in such condition as to permit the driver a clear view.

(13) Windshield Wipers. Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with windshield wipers in good working order. [Ord. 12-15-2021B § 13.101, 2021.]