[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by virtualcynthia

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.

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.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

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.

You knew what I meant when vehicle approaches. If there no on coming traffic can do what want. Problem around here some (low percentage) drive around with headlight on high beams and won’t dim them when vehicles approaching. Now worry hardly no law enforcement so odds of ticket like 1000 to 1.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

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.

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

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

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

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

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

[Bilyclub]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

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

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

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

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

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

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Bilyclub

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

When I read regulation no example of golf cart IMO cause majority areas don’t allow them on public roads. Where allowed with proper equipment/lighting yes considered unregistered motor vehicle.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

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

I never said they weren't. What I said was that the OP specifically asked about LED HEADLIGHTS, NOT LIGHT BARS...