by Ryan McKeen
February in Connecticut means snow. Today’s forecast calls for heavy snow this afternoon. So here’s a PSA:
Not only is driving without your headlights on really stupid, potentially negligent, and dangerous – it’s illegal in Connecticut:
Every vehicle upon a highway within this state shall display such lighted lamps and illuminating devices as may be required … at any time during periods of precipitation, including, but not limited to, periods of snow, rain or fog. Conn. Gen. Stat. Sec. 14-96a.
The fact that you can see where you’re going without your headlights is only half the battle. The fact that others may not be able to see you puts both you and everyone around you at risk for an accident.
Please drive safely.