(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)]