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Patrol says headlight "candela" limits exist but practical enforcement is limited without standardized measurement tools
5822125 · September 16, 2025
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Summary
State code limits headlight intensity (candela) but Highway Patrol officials told the committee that enforcement is impractical without certified measurement equipment and clear processes.
Major Jeff Nyberg and Colonel Mike Rapich told the committee that federal vehicle-safety regulations set standards for headlamp intensity and that Utah statute caps certain headlight outputs (the Tax Commission presenter had earlier referenced light rules), but local enforcement faces practical obstacles. Why it matters: drivers report being blinded by aftermarket or…
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