Got a ticket for a headlight out. WUT?

[AWeb80]

30 mins ago, a prick of a cop pulled me over as i was pulling into my apt parking lot 30 feet from my parking stall and proceeded to give me a ticket, not a fix-it, for a headlight being out. it must've just happened. he didn't give me the fine total at that time. i have to go to court to find out what it is and pay it.

WTF kind of law is this? i've been pulled over a couple times before with a headlight out and all they have said is get it fixed and have a good day. this is criminal.

[82355]

He was mad that he had to buy a six pack for his partner.

Martin

[AWeb80]

If it's a huge fine, i'll be pissed. will i have to pay those gay court costs that we discussed on sunday martin? i still have to take at least half a day off work. ugh, this city sucks

[AWeb80]

Might as well go street race

[82355]

Just fix it, and go into the court house and see if you can get it dropped.

Martin

[regal403]

Or you could talk to a city attorney and ask them if you can request to have the ticket made waiverable, and then have it waivered, and then pay the fine.

[BOORAH]

Yeah, thats like the same thing as getting a ticket for no front plate instead its headlight. Just go in, talk to the county attorney, and show them a pic of them both working.

[AWeb80]

Stupid waste of time

[c0z]

****in obama

[JesterMX6]

****in obama

:rofl:

i was waiting for this

BLAME IT ON THE CANGE!

[AWeb80]

They probably need the revenue. they come to git my monies.

[Z28]

****in obama

I agree :mad:

[Preston]

I also blame Obama.

[96speedZ28]

wow thats retarded

[DSMMIKE]

QUIT BREAKING THE LAW ASSHOLE!!!

[turbodaytona87]

^^haha

[AWeb80]

I didn't even know it was a "law" that you had to have two headlights...besides, I didn't even know it was out....It was dusk...the time when you might/might not need lights....but I decided to be nice and run them....

nice guys finish last I guess

[AWeb80]

I didn't even know it was a "law" that you had to have two headlights...besides, I didn't even know it was out....It was dusk...the time when you might/might not need lights....but I decided to be nice and run them....

nice guys finish last I guess

[regal403]

I didn't even know it was a "law" that you had to have two headlights...besides, I didn't even know it was out....It was dusk...the time when you might/might not need lights....but I decided to be nice and run them....

nice guys finish last I guess

I read the 2008 Nebraska Driver's Manual, page 25, paragraph 2J, "Required Equipment," and I quote:


The following equipment is required on vehicles by Nebraska law:
♦ Headlights
♦ Tail lights
♦ Brake lights
♦ Turn signals
♦ Horn
♦ Windshield wipers
♦ Muffler
♦ Safety belts (appropriate to year manufactured)
♦ Two systems of brakes (service brake and parking brake)
♦ Safety glass in all windows
♦ Pneumatic tires with at least 2/32” tread
♦ No objects hanging in windows or posted in windows which obstruct vision.

As you may have noticed, I subtly increased the size of the portion that applies to your thread. I italicized and bolded the letter which indicates that more that one headlight is required.

Concerning your "nice guy" approach to running your headlights during dusk, I will kindly direct your attention to page 51 of the aforementioned manual, paragraph 5B, "Driving at Night," and I quote:

Darkness demands increased driver attention. Reduced visibility, glare from oncoming
headlights, deer crossing the road, and eye strain can all combine to make night driving
hazardous.
♦ Headlights must be used from sunset to sunrise.
♦ Turn on low beams when daylight begins to fade to help others see you.
♦ Driving with parking lights only is unlawful.
♦ When approaching another vehicle from the front or rear, auxiliary driving lights
should be turned off at the same time the vehicle's headlights are required to be
dimmed.
♦ Speed should be adjusted to safely stop within the area illuminated by the headlights.
♦ Use high beams on open highways. Dim headlights when following within 200 feet
of another vehicle, and when meeting oncoming vehicles. If the oncoming lights are
blinding do not look directly at the vehicle but look toward the right edge of the road.
♦ A clean windshield, inside and out, helps reduce the glare from oncoming vehicles.
♦ Keep eyes moving; eyestrain, fatigue, and lack of concentration can be the result of
staring at the spot created by the headlights.


As you may have noticed, I subtly increased the size of the portion that applies to your thread. I italicized and bolded the letter which, once again, indicates that more that one headlight is required.

Wikipedia.com defines "dusk" as follows:
Dusk is the beginning of darkness in the evening. It is often confused with sunset, which is the daily disappearance of the sun below the horizon. The sky generally remains bright and blue for some time after the sun sets. This period is known as twilight. Dusk is the end of the evening twilight.

You were not being a "nice guy" by illuminating your headlights during dusk, you were being a law-abiding driver.

[DSMMIKE]

pwnt

[regal403]

pwnt

No, the term is "jowned."

[STOK5OH]

They probably need the revenue. they come to git my monies.

That's exactly what it is, ask me how I know.

[AWeb80]

Ok, I'm asking.....

[Hillbilly]

I didn't even know it was a "law" that you had to have two headlights...besides, I didn't even know it was out....It was dusk...the time when you might/might not need lights....but I decided to be nice and run them....

nice guys finish last I guess

I read the 2008 Nebraska Driver's Manual, page 25, paragraph 2J, "Required Equipment," and I quote:


The following equipment is required on vehicles by Nebraska law:
♦ Headlights
♦ Tail lights
♦ Brake lights
♦ Turn signals
♦ Horn
♦ Windshield wipers
♦ Muffler
♦ Safety belts (appropriate to year manufactured)
♦ Two systems of brakes (service brake and parking brake)
♦ Safety glass in all windows
♦ Pneumatic tires with at least 2/32” tread
♦ No objects hanging in windows or posted in windows which obstruct vision.

As you may have noticed, I subtly increased the size of the portion that applies to your thread. I italicized and bolded the letter which indicates that more that one headlight is required.

Concerning your "nice guy" approach to running your headlights during dusk, I will kindly direct your attention to page 51 of the aforementioned manual, paragraph 5B, "Driving at Night," and I quote:

Darkness demands increased driver attention. Reduced visibility, glare from oncoming
headlights, deer crossing the road, and eye strain can all combine to make night driving
hazardous.
♦ Headlights must be used from sunset to sunrise.
♦ Turn on low beams when daylight begins to fade to help others see you.
♦ Driving with parking lights only is unlawful.
♦ When approaching another vehicle from the front or rear, auxiliary driving lights
should be turned off at the same time the vehicle's headlights are required to be
dimmed.
♦ Speed should be adjusted to safely stop within the area illuminated by the headlights.
♦ Use high beams on open highways. Dim headlights when following within 200 feet
of another vehicle, and when meeting oncoming vehicles. If the oncoming lights are
blinding do not look directly at the vehicle but look toward the right edge of the road.
♦ A clean windshield, inside and out, helps reduce the glare from oncoming vehicles.
♦ Keep eyes moving; eyestrain, fatigue, and lack of concentration can be the result of
staring at the spot created by the headlights.


As you may have noticed, I subtly increased the size of the portion that applies to your thread. I italicized and bolded the letter which, once again, indicates that more that one headlight is required.

Wikipedia.com defines "dusk" as follows:
Dusk is the beginning of darkness in the evening. It is often confused with sunset, which is the daily disappearance of the sun below the horizon. The sky generally remains bright and blue for some time after the sun sets. This period is known as twilight. Dusk is the end of the evening twilight.

You were not being a "nice guy" by illuminating your headlights during dusk, you were being a law-abiding driver.

Ok by this same thought process can you answer a question for me JOE?

this is a line from our rule book

All Factory Stocks will running an UNALTERED 4412 carburetor

Does the word carburetor mean I am only allow 1? It doesn't say one, it just alludes to it. I want to run two and when caught say "show me where is says ONE".

[Z28]

So what if my car has two headlights on each side? So technically I'd be abiding by the rules...

[ADV1]

Most Motorcycles only have one... why do they get away with it?

[regal403]

So what if my car has two headlights on each side? So technically I'd be abiding by the rules...

Try it out. If they're both dim, but both on one side, you could probably get away with it. Good luck aiming them properly.

Most Motorcycles only have one... why do they get away with it?

They're not broken. They were designed to have only one, in that instance. His car was designed to have two.

[Z28]

Most Motorcycles only have one... why do they get away with it?

Why don't motorcycles have to have a front plate?

[regal403]

Most Motorcycles only have one... why do they get away with it?

Why don't motorcycles have to have a front plate?

There's no place to mount it.. :joe:

[JesterMX6]

never mind the fact that motorcycles have a different set of laws than enclosed vehicles.

[regal403]

Headlights, specifically:
http://www.legislature.ne.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=s6006219000
Nebraska Revised Statute 60-6,219
Revised Statutes » Chapter 60 » 60-6,219
Motor vehicle; motorcycle; lights; requirements; prohibited acts.
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60-6,219 Motor vehicle; motorcycle; lights; requirements; prohibited acts. (1) Every motor vehicle upon a highway within this state during the period from sunset to sunrise and at any other time when there is not sufficient light to render clearly discernible persons or vehicles upon the highway at a distance of five hundred feet ahead shall be equipped with lighted headlights and taillights as respectively required in this section for different classes of vehicles.

(2) Every motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, a road roller, or road machinery, shall be equipped with two or more headlights, at the front of and on opposite sides of the motor vehicle. The headlights shall comply with the requirements and limitations set forth in sections 60-6,221 and 60-6,223.

(3) Every motor vehicle and trailer, other than a motorcycle, a road roller, or road machinery, shall be equipped with one or more taillights, at the rear of the motor vehicle or trailer, exhibiting a red light visible from a distance of at least five hundred feet to the rear of such vehicle.

(4) Every motorcycle shall be equipped with at least one and not more than two headlights and with a taillight exhibiting a red light visible from a distance of at least five hundred feet to the rear of such motorcycle. The headlights shall comply with the requirements and limitations set forth in sections 60-6,221 and 60-6,223.

(5) The requirement in this section as to the distance from which lights must render obstructions visible or within which lights must be visible shall apply during the time stated in this section upon a straight, level, unlighted highway under normal atmospheric conditions.

(6) It shall be unlawful for any owner or operator of any motor vehicle to operate such vehicle upon a highway unless:

(a) The condition of the lights and electric circuit is such as to give substantially normal light output;

(b) Each taillight shows red directly to the rear, the lens covering each taillight is unbroken, each taillight is securely fastened, and the electric circuit is free from grounds or shorts;

(c) There is no more than one spotlight except for law enforcement personnel, government employees, and public utility employees;

(d) There are no more than two auxiliary driving lights and every such auxiliary light meets the requirements for auxiliary driving lights provided in section 60-6,225;

(e) If equipped with any lighting device, other than headlights, spotlights, or auxiliary driving lights, which projects a beam of light of an intensity greater than twenty-five candlepower, such lighting device meets the requirements of subsection (4) of section 60-6,225; and

(f) If equipped with side cowl or fender lights, there are no more than two such lights and each such side cowl or fender light emits an amber or white light.



Further reading on bikes 'n ****:
http://www.dmv.ne.gov/highwaysafety/areas/mc.html#Motorcycle_License_and_Law_Information

http://home.ama-cycle.org/amaccess/laws/result.asp?state=NE

[JesterMX6]

interestingly eonugh, some motorcycles come with 3 headlights now

[regal403]

interestingly eonugh, some motorcycles come with 3 headlights now

Which?

[JesterMX6]

dunno. i've seen a few cruisers and tourings with 3 headlights.

[regal403]

dunno. i've seen a few cruisers and tourings with 3 headlights.

Many Harleys have a single headlight with two spotlights, or running lights:
http://toptravel.com/mallorca-motorbikes/images/harley_road_king.jpg

http://image.automotive.com/f/escape/motorcycles/8837245+pheader/123_0403_01z+2003_Harley_Electra_Glide_Ultra_Class ic+Front_View_Riding.jpg

The Sprint 1050 has what appears to be 3 headlights, so idk wtf I'm talking about, apparently. :lol:
http://www.imagebookers.com/gallery/d/1366-1/Sprint+ST+1050r.JPG

http://www.bikez.com/pictures/triumph/2008/26520_0_6_3_sprint%20st_Image%20credits%20-%20Triumph.jpg

[JesterMX6]

yep. it reminds me of the park light rule. and how the Firebirds have them on from the factory.

[Z28]

alot of gm cars have parking lights on all the time

[millertime]

alot of new cars have running lights on all the time.

[Z28]

Most Motorcycles only have one... why do they get away with it?

Why don't motorcycles have to have a front plate?

There's no place to mount it.. :joe:

There's no place to mount mine on my car either..

[AWeb80]

stopped in the city attorneys office....said I fixed it, got it dropped.

I'll replace the headlight soon...LOL

[regal403]

Most Motorcycles only have one... why do they get away with it?

Why don't motorcycles have to have a front plate?

There's no place to mount it.. :joe:

There's no place to mount mine on my car either..

There are brackets.

[Hillbilly]

I like to mount things on the front of cars.......oh are we talking about sex?

[Lepa]

You mount cows on the front of your truck, John?