Backup lights are required on all passenger vehicles manufactured after January 1, 1969. The backup lamp shall be illuminated when the ignition switch is energized and reverse gear is engaged. Backup lamps shall not be lighted when the vehicle is in forward motion. Backup lamps shall be mounted on the rear so that the center of the lens, or at least one lamp is visible from any eye point elevation from at least six feet to two feet above the horizontal plane on which the vehicle is standing; and from any position in the area, rearward of a verticle plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, six feet to the rear of the vehicle and extending three feet beyond each side of the vehicle. Maximum candlepower is 300 cp total.
La. R.S. § 32:320