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This bill amends the existing motor vehicle lighting law to require drivers to turn on their headlights whenever their windshield wipers are in use, in addition to the current requirements of driving during low-light periods (half hour after sunset to half hour before sunrise) or during conditions that reduce visibility such as rain, snow, or fog. The new provision adds an explicit requirement that headlights must be on when windshield wipers are actively operating, which is intended to improve vehicle visibility and road safety during precipitation or other conditions that necessitate wiper use. The bill maintains all existing specifications about headlight positioning, brightness, and approval requirements, and will take effect 60 days after its passage. This change aims to increase driver safety by ensuring vehicles are more visible to other drivers during potentially hazardous weather conditions that require windshield wiper use.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_status.aspx?lsr=0748&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB419