Tuesday, April 7, 2015
New Headlight Safety Law
This past January the Legislature passed a new motor vehicle headlight
bill, which was signed into law by then-Governor Patrick and went into effect
today. The new law is meant to increase
road and traveler safety by requiring vehicles to become more visible. The law will now require everyone to use their
vehicle’s headlights 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise. Other requirements of the new law that
require the use of headlights include:
·
Whenever weather
conditions decrease visibility such as rain, snow, and fog; and
·
Whenever windshield wipers are necessary;
Failure to do so can result in a fine of $5, and a surchargeable violation
on your insurance, which can raise your rates at your next renewal. Please make it a habit to turn your
headlights on whenever you turn on your windshield wipers to avoid costly penalties
to your insurance. You will be making the
roads a safer place for you, your passengers, and the people around you.
To read more about the new law, please click here to visit the Massachusetts
Department of Transportation blog.
