When is it necessary to use your headlights?

It is essential to use your headlights from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise as this timeframe coincides with reduced visibility conditions where natural light is not sufficient for safe driving. Headlights enhance your ability to see the road and any potential hazards, as well as make your vehicle more visible to others, thus increasing overall safety during nighttime driving. This regulation is designed to ensure that drivers can navigate safely when the sun is not illuminating the surroundings adequately.

Using headlights during daylight hours, in heavy traffic, or in clear weather conditions is not mandated and may depend on specific circumstances. While it can be beneficial to use headlights during heavy traffic or inclement weather to increase visibility, the legal requirement specifically stresses the importance of lighting during the defined hours of darkness.