truth is i couldn't see well. there were many deers/small animals present. this was a forest preserve that was not well lighted. i was not familiar with area. is there any defense ? can you just tell the truth ?
2007-07-27 14:11:19 · 8 answers · asked by Mildred S 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Many different states have different laws regarding utilization of high beams, you need to log on to your states Department of Public safety website for information on many traffic laws.
2007-07-27 14:15:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Everything you have said is not a defense, just an excuse. There isn't anything wrong with using your bright lights, but you must dim them when approaching another vehicle so as to not blind the other driver. Because of all the hazards you have mentioned, you should have just reduced your speed so you wouldn't over run your lights. The faster you drive, the more distance you travel in a shorter period of time, so your lights are only covering a small distance. Your best defense at this point is to just say you're sorry.
2007-07-27 22:08:30 · answer #2 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but the problem may be that you blinded people coming at you are people in front of you.
if you were the only person on the road it is a good defense - i would tell the truth.
there is always a change the officer who wrote the ticket can not come to court - and who knows maybe you will learn something.
2007-07-27 21:22:22 · answer #3 · answered by cosmicwindwalker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell the truth. It isn't your fault that it was dark, you weren't familiar with the area, and that they had horrible lighting.
If that is the entire story, you shouldn't be charged.
2007-07-27 21:14:57 · answer #4 · answered by mr man 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell the truth!
2007-07-27 22:22:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your in the country that doesn't have street lights your own safety is paramount and if you cant see with normal lights you should have your main beam on as long as theres no traffic coming your way
2007-07-27 21:16:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about "The manufacturer installed them on the car, so I thought they were legal to use"????
2007-07-27 21:15:05 · answer #7 · answered by open4one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your question seems uncomplete...what do you need the defense for?
2007-07-27 21:14:25 · answer #8 · answered by Sonu 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋