[Topspinmo]

Why do lots villagers drive with headlights on brights and fog lights on, on clear nights/ Or drive with lights on brights all the time? When you blind oncoming traffic you’re creating safety hazard. If you’re (one’s that doing it) that blind you might consider staying home after dark? Another villager only trait I have observed. now can have dog poop thread rival.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Its called cataracts, i have had mine since my 20s, and they slowly get worse each year. . . so slow that you don't realize that one needs extra light when not in daylight. . .

I notice it because its obvious when the colors are different in each eye, and I need more light to perform activities i used to see very clearly. .

but it also goes along with the forever turn signal. . .

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy

Its called cataracts, i have had mine since my 20s, and they slowly get worse each year. . . so slow that you don't realize that one needs extra light when not in daylight. . .

I notice it because its obvious when the colors are different in each eye, and I need more light to perform activities i used to see very clearly. .

but it also goes along with the forever turn signal. . .

Hence bad eye site, a good reason to not be driving at night

[Topspinmo]

If we actually had law enforcement around here.

Google reference.

annoyance, this is actually against the law (Florida State Statute 316.238) and carries a hefty $179.00 fine as a “Moving Infraction”. High beam headlights, from oncoming traffic, or rear approaching traffic virtually blinds fellow motorists. ...Mar

[kathyspear]

If one has cataracts that are bad enough to require brights to drive at night DEAR LORD get them removed. It is a simple, painless procedure. Some people believe that cataracts have to be super thick before insurance or Medicare will pay for the surgery. This is NOT true. If they are interfering with daily living then insurance will pay.

I love Florida but there are some laws down here that I just don't understand, like you can be in your 80's and not need to renew your license (and get your eyes checked) for six years. It is obvious that a great many Villagers have no business behind the wheel of a car. If the renewal period was one or two years after a certain age, many of these folks would have their licenses revoked (and we would all be safer for it).

kathy

[kathyspear]

Sorry for the duplicate post. System hiccup!

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[Topspinmo]

Do off road lights need to be covered in Florida?
When on public roadways, off-road lights must be off and covered with an opaque cover. Auxiliary lights are limited to two, and the beams must be directed to the left side less than 100 feet away from the vehicle


Why don’t this apply to golf carts traveling on streets?

[Garywt]

Most people leave driving or fog lights on all the time as they should shine downward. Hi beams should only be on when you are basically the only one on the road, if you see other cars they should be off. Unfortunately many regular headlights are extra bright now thus they look like hi beams.

Did see something that I have only seen in Florida and it is trucks that are jacked up in the front and down in the back, I am sure there headlights are aimed high.

[Debfrommaine]

I will sway off topic a bit......I go to work at 6am when it's dark and can't tell you how many times I see NO lights on going down Morse Blvd, cars and golf carts alike.

[Two Bills]

I find motor cyclist are amongst the worst offender for lights on main beam.
Day or night in many cases.

[Quent]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

I find motor cyclist are amongst the worst offender for lights on main beam.
Day or night in many cases.

Motorcycle lights are on for safety and the motorcyclist is not able to turn the headlight off due to factory settings. ie: as are most newer autos. Just saying.

[Beyond The Wall]

Yup. That’s the answer. More tickets, fund-raising for county. We are slow to realize when we need to adjust our life for ourselves and others. Like giving up car keys, night driving, etc. if you are one of the chosen who does not have these issues, be part of the solution

[Windguy]

I have no recollection of people driving with high beams on here in TV. Certainly not “lots.” I’ve heard that cataracts can cause halos around lights. Have you had your eyes checked?

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by Quent

Motorcycle lights are on for safety and the motorcyclist is not able to turn the headlight off due to factory settings. ie: as are most newer autos. Just saying.

My car lights are also on for safety, and are adjusted to not dazzle oncoming vehicles.
Many motor cycles seem to have their lights set to dazzle low flyiny aircraft.
Lights are not hard to readjust.

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

I find motor cyclist are amongst the worst offender for lights on main beam.
Day or night in many cases.

Motorcyclists must follow the same rules vis a vis headlight rules at night (low beam when meeting or following) that automobile drivers must follow. However during the day, Florida gives motorcyclists the option of keeping their high beam on all the time. Most states allow this. It is to make motorcycles more visible and enhance safety.