{"id":2003,"date":"2018-03-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-03-14T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/2018\/03\/14\/headlight-laws\/"},"modified":"2024-08-29T21:12:07","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T21:12:07","slug":"headlight-laws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/blog\/headlight-laws\/","title":{"rendered":"Headlight Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"

Automobiles have seen great technological advancements throughout the years, from seat belts to lane departure alerts and even self-driving capabilities. One less obvious, but just as important, advancement is that of car\u2019s headlights. Unlike a few years ago, many vehicles now feature automatic headlights and taillights built into their systems, so drivers don\u2019t have to remember to turn them on at night or during inclement weather. Some vehicles on Georgia roadways still lack this advanced feature, though, so it\u2019s important to understand the headlight laws in Georgia<\/a> so that you\u2019re able to abide by them.<\/p>\n

In the state of Georgia, the law requires that headlights must be turned on thirty-minutes before sunrise, thirty-minutes after sunset, when driving in hazardous weather conditions that causes limited visibility on the roads, and when it is difficult to see obvious vehicles ahead from a distance of five-hundred feet. Visibility can be reduced as a result of many different factors \u2013 including but not limited to things like rain, fog, snow and smoke. Essentially, if you are within five-hundred feet of a vehicle and cannot properly see them, your headlights must be turned on. Not following proper traffic laws can lead to citations, losing your license, or causing an accident. Here\u2019s a breakdown of the Georgia Point System regarding headlight offenses:<\/p>\n