Headlights
Submitted: Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009 at 20:13
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On my way into work this morning, the weather was horrendous,dark ,gloomy and raining cats and dogs at 8am. It was very interesting to see the amount of 4wd's that HAD their headlights ON, and the amount of normal passenger vehicles that didn't.
I wonder if Mr Scooby doo, or Scruby, whatever his name is, has his lights on in the worst of weather. Or if he drives maybe up the Pacific Hwy at some stage in broad daylight with his lights on, like many 4wders do? Just having an evening bitch session here, dont do it very often!
Reply By: DIO - Thursday, Feb 19, 2009 at 09:23
Thursday, Feb 19, 2009 at 09:23
Think you'll find that it is a requirement in most (all) States that during periods of low visibility or that period between between sunset and sunrise , that motorists are required to have their headlights on. It is illegal to drive with only the
parking lights illuminated. Driving with headlights on during the day is a
well known safety feature that assists oncoming motorists to easily see such vehicles. Often vehicle colour, haze, glare can help to reduce such visibility, hence the headlights. But then, not everyone is serious about road safety, are they !!!
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Follow Up By: Alan H - Thursday, Feb 19, 2009 at 10:24
Thursday, Feb 19, 2009 at 10:24
Some years ago when travelling North on
Albany Hwy WA I was pulled up by the cops for a licence
check...."You've got your headlights on" the cop said and I replied "Yes I have, for safety reasons as it's easier for others to see me coming from a distance".
He just shrugged, gave me my licence back and walked away.
So much for his attitude to road safety, but luckily things have changed a bit now.
Alan.
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