Wellington OPP are reminding motorists to use their headlights for safety.
The law requires vehicle lights – including head lights, clearance lights and tail lights – to be activated a half hour before sunset to a half hour after sunrise and any other time when visibility is affected by the environment (rain, fog, cloudy days, blowing snow, etc.).
Clearance lights (parking lights) are only part of the vehicles lighting system. When travelling on roadways and to ensure visibility, vehicle lights should be activated.
Even though the driver of a vehicle believes that they can see clearly, other drivers may not be able to see them. Certain colours of vehicles are more difficult to see than others especially during low light conditions.
Many people believe that daytime running lights are enough light during low light conditions, but police say this is incorrect as it takes the combination of all lights equipped on your vehicle to help you be seen.
Daytime running lights only help other motorists see you from the front of the vehicle, but the rear of the vehicle also needs to be illuminated.
Be seen and be safe – drive with all your lights on, police urge.
