Bigelow ex rel. Bigelow v. Johnson

MARTIN (Harry C.), Judge.

The directed verdicts in favor of the defendants should be affirmed because the plaintiffs’ failure to have a lighted headlamp as required by law constitutes contributory negligence as a matter of law.

N.C.G.S. 20-129(c) provides:

Headlamps on Motorcycles. — Every motorcycle shall be equipped with at least one and not more than two headlamps which shall comply with the requirements and limitations set forth in G.S. 20-131 or 20-132. The headlamps on a motorcycle shall be lighted at all times while the motorcycle is in operation on highways or public vehicular areas.

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