Bill > HB1427

This bill modifies Missouri's regulations for motorcycle lighting, specifically addressing headlamp modulators and auxiliary lighting. The bill establishes detailed technical requirements for motorcycle headlamp modulators, including precise specifications for modulation rate (240 cycles per minute, plus or minus 40), power intensity, and light sensor functionality. For auxiliary lighting, the bill expands the previous law to allow motorcycles to be equipped with illumination of any color (previously limited to amber and white), standard running lights, and LED pods and strips. These auxiliary lights must meet specific criteria: they must be non-blinking, non-flashing, non-oscillating, and directed toward the motorcycle's engine and drive train to avoid interfering with the driver's operation. The bill also requires that any aftermarket headlamp modulator be labeled with maximum and minimum wattage ratings and include mounting instructions for the light sensor. These changes aim to provide motorcyclists with more flexibility in lighting options while maintaining safety standards.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1427&year=2025&code=R