6/4/07-A bill has died in the House that would have required drivers to flip on their headlights when precipitation is flying.
Sponsored by Rep. Alison Clarkson, D-Woodstock, H125 would have required lights to be on whenever visibility is limited. The measure defines that as whenever “the windshield wipers are in use as a result of rain, sleet, snow, hail, fog, or other unfavorable atmospheric condition.”
Vermont law already requires drivers to have their headlights on from one-half hour past sunset to one-half hour before sunrise.

2/26/07-Rep. Alison Clarkson, D-Woodstock, has introduced a bill that would require drivers to flip on their headlights when precipitation is flying.
H125 would require lights to be on whenever visibility is limited. The measure defines that as whenever "the windshield wipers are in use as a result of rain, sleet, snow, hail, fog, or other unfavorable atmospheric condition."
Vermont law already requires drivers to have their headlights on from one-half hour past sunset to one-half hour before sunrise.
The bill is in committee.
For bill status, call (802) 828-2231. In Vermont, call 1-800-642-3280.