Each of the following is a requirement for registration plate lights as described:

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(1) A registration plate light shall be so constructed and placed as to illuminate the rear registration plate of the vehicle.

(2) A registration plate light may either be constructed as a separate light or as part of a taillight.

(3) A registration plate light shall show a white light.

(4) A registration plate light shall render the rear registration plate clearly legible from a distance of 50 feet to the rear.

(5) A registration plate light shall be wired so as to be lighted whenever the headlights or auxiliary lights are lighted. [1983 c.338 § 458 (6); 1985 c.16 § 240 (6); 1985 c.69 § 1 (6); 1985 c.71 § 4 (6); 1985 c.393 § 13 (6); 1985 c.420 § 6 (6)]