HB 1272

This bill requires a person or entity that installs tires on a passenger motor vehicle or truck less than 10,000 lbs. that are larger in total diameter than the original equipment manufacturer's tires installed when the vehicle or truck was manufactured and that are installed in accordance with present law to properly adjust the headlights in accordance with the original equipment manufacturer's established specifications and allowable tolerances for the particular model and year. If the person or entity is engaged in the business of installing tires, whether as the principal business of the person or entity or incidental to the person or entity's principal business, then the person must also charge a person for the adjustment of a vehicle's headlights. A violation of these provisions constitutes a Class B misdemeanor, subject only to a fine of $250. Additionally, this bill prohibits a person or entity from installing tires on a passenger motor vehicle or truck less than 10,000 lbs. that are larger in total diameter than the original equipment manufacturer's tires installed when the vehicle or truck was manufactured so as to cause the bumper to violate present law. A violation of this provision is a Class B misdemeanor, subject only to a fine of $250.