Headlights to also be used 30 minutes before sunrise, sunset

New law in Massachusetts: Wipers on, headlights on

A new Massachusetts law will soon requires drivers to turn headlights on when the vehicle's windshield wipers are needed.The law, which goes into effect April 7, also says headlights should be in use 30 minutes before sunrise and sunset or when visibility is under 500 feet.Drivers can be ticketed for failing to comply with the new headlight law, and it is considered a minor surchargeable traffic violation, according to Eagle Trust Insurance.Surcharges may result in increased insurance premiums.Chapter 481 of the Acts of 2014 was approved in January.

A new Massachusetts law will soon requires drivers to turn headlights on when the vehicle's windshield wipers are needed.






The law, which goes into effect April 7, also says headlights should be in use 30 minutes before sunrise and sunset or when visibility is under 500 feet.

Drivers can be ticketed for failing to comply with the new headlight law, and it is considered a minor surchargeable traffic violation, according to Eagle Trust Insurance.



Surcharges may result in increased insurance premiums.

Chapter 481 of the Acts of 2014 was approved in January.



