Section 24410 Of Article 2. Headlamps And Auxiliary Lamps From California Vehicle Code >> Division 12. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 2.
24410
. Headlamps arranged to provide a single distribution of light
not supplemented by auxiliary driving lamps are permitted on motor
vehicles manufactured and sold prior to September 19, 1940, in lieu
of multiple-beam road lighting equipment if the single distribution
of light complies with the following requirements and limitations:
(a) The headlamps shall be so aimed that when the vehicle is not
loaded none of the high-intensity portion of the light shall at a
distance of 25 feet ahead project higher than a level of five inches
below the level of the center of the lamp from which it comes, and in
no case higher than 42 inches above the level on which the vehicle
stands at a distance of 75 feet ahead.
(b) The intensity shall be sufficient to reveal persons and
vehicles at a distance of at least 200 feet.