27-37-501. Equipment required.
27-37-502. Performance ability.
Cross References. Brake fluid regulation, § 27-38-201.
Brakes on motorcycles, motor scooters, and motor bicycles, § 27-20-104.
Effective Dates. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 165: Mar. 23, 1937. Emergency clause provided: It is hereby ascertained and determined by the General Assembly that the proper regulation of traffic on the highways is a necessary function of the State Government, and that the loss of life and property under the present laws creates an emergency. Therefore, this act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, shall go into effect immediately upon its passage and approval.
Acts 1965, No. 566, § 4: Mar. 24, 1965. Emergency clause provided: It is hereby found and determined by the General Assembly that the present laws governing and regulating safety devices such as brakes on motor vehicles are inadequate to properly protect the public interest and that immediate action is necessary to correct this situation and to preserve the public peace, health and safety on the highways of this State; therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.