Should You Use Headlights in the City?

Functions of Headlights:

• Provide visibility at night or during poor weather.

• Alert other drivers and pedestrians to your presence.

• Indicate your driving intentions (turning, braking, reversing).

• Improve safety at high speeds and in tunnels.

When to Use Headlights in the City:

• At night: Use low beams to avoid dazzling others.

• During rain, fog, or snow: Improves your visibility and makes your vehicle more noticeable.

• In tunnels: Always turn on lights regardless of time of day.

Ukrainian Traffic Rules:

• Low beams: Required at night or in low-visibility conditions.

• High beams: Use only on open roads when no other vehicles are within 150 meters.

• Fog lights: Use during fog or heavy rain.

• Daytime Running Lights (DRLs): From October 1 to May 1, DRLs (or low beams if DRLs are unavailable) must be on outside city limits, even in daylight.

Mandatory low beam use in daylight in these cases:

• In a convoy.

• On public transport in special lanes.

• On buses transporting groups of children.

• On oversized, agricultural, or hazardous cargo vehicles.

• While towing.

• In tunnels.

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