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Bill would require auxiliary lights or reflectors when racks block taillights
Utah House Transportation Committee · January 23, 2026
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Summary
Representative Chu said cargo and bike racks that obscure taillights create safety hazards; his bill would require auxiliary lighting or reflectors if taillights are blocked. The committee passed the bill unanimously after public testimony urging brake‑light visibility rather than reflectors only.
Representative Chu told the House Transportation Committee that an increasing number of rear‑mounted bike and cargo carriers can obscure vehicle taillights and create hazardous conditions for following drivers.
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