Legal Question in Traffic Law in Washington
Headlight stop
Is it legal for police to stop you for a headlight out during daylight hours?
Asked on 8/25/02, 7:43 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Paul Ferris
Law Office of Paul T. Ferris
Re: Headlight stop
Yes. The motor vehicle code requires that all vehicles be equipped with working headlights. Although head lamps are not required to be ligted at all times, they must be in working order. RCW 46.37.010(1)
Answered on 8/26/02, 1:35 pm