The use of lights in cars can lead to confusion, which is why the DGT is making it clear that wearing the lights will never be a reason for a fine and, otherwise, can lead to severe financial penalties.
Many times, while we are on the road, the question arises whether we always have to have the lights on or if, in certain situations, we can not turn them on.
This question, which should not pose a greater problem than have them always onSince they have little impact on battery life or cause us to waste more fuel, it brings millions of drivers headfirst.
That is why the DGT has once again reminded that, even for those cars that have daytime running lights (which are usually low consumption LEDs that are very visible in bright light), carrying short-range headlights is not an option in many situations.
If your vehicle does not have daytime running lights, turn on the low beam during the day at #road and #Try to see. And even if you have daylight, remember to always turn on the low beam in tunnels, special lanes or with poor visibility. #lights💡 👇 pic.twitter.com/DwmQY9SL2S
– Directorate General Traffic (@DGTes) February 18, 2021
These situations in which, no matter how sunny it is, you have to use them are: tunnels, special lanes and lanes with poor visibility. And the fine for not taking them is 200 euros. The same fine as driving at night without them.
The DGT explains that this is the case since according to its reports if all drivers had short-range lights it would be achieved reduce fatal road accidents by 10%.
In addition, the General Directorate of Traffic states that wearing the lights will never be a reason for a fine, while the opposite does. Therefore, they advise that, whenever we do not know what to do, we put them to cure ourselves in health and to improve everyone’s visibility.
But, as we have said before, even those readers who have a car from 2011 here with Daytime Running Lights (DRL) built-in, the DGT asks you to also use the short in such cases.
You know, in case of doubt, always put the lights on. You will see the road better and, in addition, they will see you better. As with the new V-16 light.