When is it required to use your headlights while driving at night?

Using headlights while driving at night is a critical safety measure, and it is legally required to do so from one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise. This timeframe ensures that visibility is optimized during the hours when natural light is limited, significantly reducing the risk of accidents.

During this period, drivers are not only able to see the road and surroundings more clearly, but they are also making their vehicles more visible to other drivers and pedestrians. Headlights help to illuminate potential hazards and give others adequate warning of your presence on the road.

While visibility can indeed be low during other times, such as in fog or rain, the requirement specifically applies to the defined time period surrounding sunset and sunrise. This rule helps standardize driving practices and increases safety for all road users.