Is there a law in Michigan on when you have to turn your lights on?

Question

A link would be great or just what you know. Thanks

Answer 1

why would you want a law. what is wrong with turning them on if they would make you more visible. common sense

Answer 2

Here's a good rule to go by:

Whenever you find yourself thinking about whether or not to turn on your headlights, turn them on. If it's dark enough to think about them, it's dark enough to use them.

This method has worked for me since I started driving many years ago. I taught it to both of my kids when they started driving, and that's precisely what they do also.

Answer 3

Headlights must be turned on one half-hour after sunset

until one half-hour before sunrise, and at other times

when visibility is reduced. Use low-beam headlights

when it is foggy, raining, or snowing during the day.

If you are having trouble seeing other vehicles, they will have trouble seeing you. Turn on your headlights whenever you are in doubt.

Headlights must be turned on any time there is not

enough daylight to see people and vehicles clearly at 500

feet. When the law requires vehicles to have their

headlights on, it is illegal to use only the parking lights.

You should be able to stop within the clear distance you

can see ahead. When driving at night, it is most important

to drive within the range of the headlights. It is illegal to use or even flash high-beam headlights within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle.

Also, dim lights for pedestrians and cyclists. If oncoming drivers do not dim their headlights, keep your eyes on the right edge of the road ahead.

Do not look straight at oncoming headlights. The glare may blind you for several seconds. A dirty windshield will make headlight glare worse.

Do not use high beams when driving behind other vehicles. The reflection of bright lights in a driver’s rearview mirror can be distracting.

http://www.Michigan.gov/sos