MOLINE, Ill. – Headlights on all the time could become the law in Illinois.
KGCW reports that new legislation in Illinois could require drivers to have their headlights on all the time, or be fined $100.
Current law requires drivers to use headlights from sunset to sunrise and during bad weather.
Many cars do have an automatic feature, which runs daytime lights. Drivers with older cars would have to remember to manually turn lights on.
Brittney Rangel lives in Moline and says the legislation may help keep drivers safe.
“I guess if you have them on all the time, you won’t have to worry about turning them on,” said Rangel.
Rangel says it may even help her in the long run.
“If I have to turn mine off, I always forget to turn them back on. I actually got pulled over because I forgot to turn them back on once,” said Campbell.
Travontae Campbell, a driver from Galesburg, doesn’t support the idea.
“You don’t just think about turning your headlights on during the day because you can see clearly,” said Campbell.
He says the state should focus on other issues.
“I honestly think it’s dumb. We’re already struggling here in Illinois. You see all these other states living good,” said Rangel.
However, Rangel thinks state leaders are on to something, but should adjust the fine.
“They should have, like, two or three warnings before it’s like, bam! A hundred bucks,” said Rangel.
The legislation has made it out of committee this week and is headed to the house floor for consideration.
