New Law - Headlights w/ Wipers

[hue jass]

A new law's about to come into effect stating that if you're using your windshield wipers, you need to have your headlights on. If not, the fine is $100.

No worries, you can still text and drive.

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Source?

Before some people get outraged because they're gullible enough to believe everything they read...

[justin0469]

i thought that was old news...

[Coyote]

Actually went into effect 7/1/09...

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Actually went into effect 7/1/09...

WINNAR!!! This answer is of the utmost 'correctitude'

http://www.ohio-riders.com/showthread.php?t=29743&highlight=headlights+wipers

[Likwid]

DRLs for the win.

[Goldie]

This should be common sense anyway...oh yeah, that's right. Not everyone has that.

[jporter12]

DRLs for the win.

This should be common sense anyway...oh yeah, that's right. Not everyone has that.

Common sense is....well....not so common!

I usually have my headlights on BEFORE I need the wipers. Rain-X FTW!

[scottb]

I turn my head lights on anyways when i am driving. The Monte has DRL's, the Durango does not.

And Rain-X does rock.

[MattKatz]

I think its a BS law...Just because you need your wipers.....DOesn't always mean you need headlights.

What a way to wast energy.

But yeah DRL and Auto Headlights FTW.

[scottb]

More to do with visibility. If you need your wipers to see, probably a good idea for others to be able to see you with the headlights?

[hue jass]

Here's the source I got it from CLICK. The point was, it's still cool to text and kill.

[MattKatz]

We deal with idiots everyday that cant see us...SO I think its just another way for thee dept's and the state o try to bring in Revenue.

[John]

What a way to wast energy.

how is energy being wasted?

[hue jass]

We deal with idiots everyday that cant see us...SO I think its just another way for thee dept's and the state o try to bring in Revenue.

+1. If you don't have DRL on your car and your not complying, a cop can tell from any angle and practically any distance if he can take your money. That's easier than shooting radar on a speeder and brings in about the same money.

Plus, DRL aren't headlights.

[Likwid]

Plus, DRL aren't headlights.

This argument is retarded.

[hue jass]

This argument is retarded.

This post is retarded

[Likwid]

This post is retarded

I agree!

[MattKatz]

how is energy being wasted?

Does it not take power to light the bulb, which is created by the turning of the alternator, which is turned by the engine which is fueld by petrol?

Does the load of the alternator not require the engine to use more fuel?

Multiply this by Every car on the ROad...Its a LOT of wasted energy.

[Likwid]

Does it not take power to light the bulb, which is created by the turning of the alternator, which is turned by the engine which is fueld by petrol?

Does the load of the alternator not require the engine to use more fuel?

Multiply this by Every car on the ROad...Its a LOT of wasted energy.

I had figured he was just referring to LEO energy to pull people over for violating the rules.

[jporter12]

Wow, there is LOT's of FAIL being spewed in this thread! Wow!

[MidgetTodd]

I love me some pizza , with or without the wipers and lights on . jussayin

Carry on with your banter in this thread of win.

[Likwid]

I drive with my knees, headlights off, brakelights disconnected, txting, eating and adjusting the stereo....

so?

[MidgetTodd]

I drive with my knees, headlights off, brakelights disconnected, txting, eating and adjusting the stereo....

so?

You forgot masterbating

[cmh_sprint]

Per the article about this law that was in the Columbus Dispatch today, this is a secondary law. For those that may not know what that means, you cannot be pulled over or ticketed for a violation of this law. It can be added to a primary violation, speeding, DUI, etc.