Originally Posted by virtualcynthia (Post 2397617)

Yes, using high beam lights in residential areas in Florida is generally considered illegal if you are within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle, as per Florida Statute 316.238, which states that high beams should not be used when approaching another vehicle within that distance; essentially meaning you should only use high beams on very dark, rural roads with minimal traffic.

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2397599)

Absolutely NOT! While failure to dim high beams within 500ft of oncoming traffic is a violation in most states, failure to use high beams is a violation in some states. Driving around with high beams allowed (and sometimes required) until you meet oncoming traffic.

And none of that answers the question about the cities in which it is illegal to use high beams or where in Florida code it states high beam use in residential areas is not allowed.

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2397619)

Why make things up? Nowhere in that statute is the word "residential" used or implied.

It is not "generally considered illegal", it is a clear violation of that statute to use high beams within 500 ft of an oncoming vehicle. Nothing about residential, nothing about very dark, nothing about minimal traffic.

Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2397225)

Quote “Yes, in Florida, off-road lights must be covered when driving on public streets, meaning they should be turned off and covered with an opaque cover while on the road; essentially, they are not permitted to be used while driving on regular highways or roads unless they are DOT-approved and meet specific requirements.”

“ quote “ Most states, including Florida, consider off-road lights not DOT-approved and therefore illegal to use on public roads.
Covering is required:
If you have off-road lights, they must be covered with an opaque cover when driving on paved roads. “

Not worry hardly any law enforcement in most of villages.

Originally Posted by Rocksnap (Post 2397547)

We all love those obnoxious LED center light bars many put on their carts. The ones that are improperly aimed up, blinding oncoming traffic.

Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2397628)

Define vehicle? Golf carts seem to be in La La land?

Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2397642)

Good thing the OP wasn't asking about those "Light Bars"...

Originally Posted by Bilyclub (Post 2398443)

If you’re on a public street a cart is a vehicle for moving violations. Just like a bicycle.

Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2398445)

Majority of carts blinding on coming traffic have bar lights. They ARE the PROBLEM.