Rain = headlights on

Posted by: XSAL

Rain = headlights on - 02/12/05 12:50 AM

I always have my headlights on whenever I drive. Still I was not aware of this new law in CA. eek Did you? [Too much XOC]

Mercury News

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a new state law requiring drivers to use their headlights whenever they switch on their windshield wipers. The law -- which started as an idea Lyon and another woman pitched to state Sen. Joe Simitian two years ago -- took effect July 1
Posted by: ATFrontier

Re: Rain = headlights on - 02/12/05 06:14 AM

Been the law in Ga. well over 15 years now
Posted by: Anonymous

Re: Rain = headlights on - 02/12/05 07:00 AM

Same in NY. laugh
Posted by: Anonymous

Re: Rain = headlights on - 02/12/05 07:24 AM

Same in Minnesota.
Posted by: jerseydevi1

Re: Rain = headlights on - 02/12/05 07:40 AM

was in NJ as well, not sure about here in VA. I have gotten ionto the habit of having them on whenever I druive anyway.
Posted by: Anonymous

Re: Rain = headlights on - 02/12/05 07:59 AM

Hello, Just moved here to NC from South Florida.
I believe that is a law in FL as well.
It's not as if they don't get any rain there or anything.
Posted by: XSAL

Re: Rain = headlights on - 02/12/05 08:30 AM

It certainly makes sense and not a surprise for some states where rainy days are not rare. People here don't even know how to drive in the rain. [LOL]
Posted by: Anonymous

Re: Rain = headlights on - 02/12/05 10:11 AM

i have known about this law for a while now .... i mean it makes sence .... but i think it's just another source of revenue.... another reason for the police to nab you... anywayz... i was watching the news last night and the fuzz were actually busting people yesterday, in martinez, for not following the new law. so mind your p's & q's cuz johnny law is out there .... and he could be lookin for you.
Posted by: Anonymous

Re: Rain = headlights on - 02/12/05 01:12 PM

It's one of those laws that on the books to help increases safety. I'm sure those martinez cops were giving out speeding tickets to the same drivers.

Who in California slows to 55 when it rains? I do, but I'm then proceeded to be run off the road.
Posted by: XPLORx4

Re: Rain = headlights on - 02/12/05 02:33 PM

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Originally posted by endobrian:
Who in California slows to 55 when it rains? I do, but I'm then proceeded to be run off the road.
Oh, that was you last night!?!? Ooops, sorry 'bout that! laugh wink
Posted by: kirby34

Re: Rain = headlights on - 02/12/05 04:51 PM

Like I mentioned before, this one's irrelevant since I've always turned my lights on when it's raining. I was running errands yesterday around 2:30pm when it was pouring and I figure at least a third of the drivers around didn't have their lights on.

Of course, being the cynic that I am, I assume that of those who did have their lights on, many didn't actually turn them on themselves, but rather it was just dark enough for their autoheadlights to engage. Hehe.