SBMGS4

A friend of mine just forwarded the following e-mail to me. Thought I would share this info since I wasn't aware of this new law myself.



check out the AAA site for more new laws that will take effect in 2005

http://www.csaa.com/global/articled...57C4976,00.html

Subject: New Law in California (Pass on to your family and friends)

There is a new law effective January 1, 2005. During daylight hours, if the
windshield wipers of your vehicle are in use while you're driving the vehicle, the
headlamps of the vehicle must be on. A co-worker was stopped by the highway
patrol Wednesday morning, January 5, 2005 because he violated the new law.
The first ticket is $45. The second is $150.

According to my co-worker, the Officer who gave him the ticket said he and his
fellow Officers do not like the new law. He personally felt the new law should've
been advertised before subjecting unsuspecting California motorists to it. He also
told him that California State Legislators dreamed up this law to help close the
budget gap or something like that

G Star

iTrader: (2)

Sometimes in California, it will rain while the sun is up and there is plenty of daylight..what about then?

Celsior Master

what the heck

DaveGS4

iTrader: (2)

We've had the same law in NC (and its in other states) for some time. Theory is even in daytime visibility is often impaired by the rain and burning lights makes it easier to see other cars.

I just got used to it... not a big deal and mostly makes sense.

mikal

i guess car makers should now make the headlamps turn on automatically once the wipers go on.

RA40

iTrader: (6)

I think it is a good driving implement. Even though it may be daylight, some of the down pours are so heavy that a light colored car is not readily seen. Headlights in these situations are good.

mikal

The sun will reflect the mist being kicked up by cars. So if the lights are on, You can easily spot cars because of the tail lights.

flipside909

Once you turn on your wipers, you should have the headlights on too. It makes sense, it's for better visibility in inclement weather. And people will be able to see you and not run into you.

My dad told me when he lived in Louisiana back in the 70s, there was a similar law that applied. If you have to turn on your wipers, you must have your headlights on. I don't see nothing wrong with it, I think it's a great idea.

ES Boy

What if it's not raining and I just want to get crap off of my windshield? Do I STILL have to turn on my headlights???

flipside909

only when it's raining.

Lexkost

Are the DLR's OK or do I still need to put on the Headlights ?????????

darden

the same law has been in effect in virginia for quite some time now. when it rains, lights must be on. however, many still do not know it and i have never heard of anyone being pulled for not having the headlights on during rain.

i don't think DLR lights are okay. well, that's just my guess.

well, i am used to turning my lights on when it rains from living in virginia so it's now a habit for me to turn the lights on during rain.

i think in the very near future, auto manufacturers will make this an automatic feature (wiper on, lights on). many drivers today rely on auto lights so they don't even bother touching the on/off switch, rain or not.