Bill would require headlight use with wipers, reduced visibility

New concerns about safety on the roads have Massachusetts lawmakers rethinking the state's headlight mandate.Under current law, drivers only have to turn on their headlights at night and during dawn and dusk.Quiz: Can you pass the Mass. drivers test? A new measure passed Monday by the House would require motorists to turn on their headlights whenever windshield wipers are on and visibility is low.The Lowell Sun reported the bill is getting support from road safety advocates including AAA of Southern New England.

New concerns about safety on the roads have Massachusetts lawmakers rethinking the state's headlight mandate.

Under current law, drivers only have to turn on their headlights at night and during dawn and dusk.


Quiz: Can you pass the Mass. drivers test?

A new measure passed Monday by the House would require motorists to turn on their headlights whenever windshield wipers are on and visibility is low.

The Lowell Sun reported the bill is getting support from road safety advocates including AAA of Southern New England.