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[โ€“] AquaTofana 47 points 6 months ago (2 children)

That turning on the light in the car at night was illegal because it would cause a glare on the windshield.

I believed this into my mid-20s when my husband corrected me with a fuckton of teasing and incredulity.

[โ€“] [email protected] 19 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I don't know which jurisdiction you're in but, while it isn't illegal in the UK, you're absolutely right about it being a bad idea and you are correct about the reason. In the event of a crash, it could count against you (in the UK, at least).

[โ€“] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago

My dad got pulled over and warned about the light being on. I suspect it was really to check her wasnโ€™t drunk-driving though, as he was giving me a lift me from the pub.

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

While not illegal in and if itself, it can be justification for a ticket under other laws

https://www.schaeferautobody.com/is-it-illegal-to-drive-with-interior-lights-on/