Headlight infraction

[Nobody915]

I got a ticket the other night for driving in the city with headlights off after sundown. I was in an unfamiliar car and thought i had them flicked on. The street is so bright with lamp posts and other car's headlights, that it really doesnt make a difference when they are on or off. Is this going to affect my insurance? and how easy would it be to get it dropped in court?

 

[CdwJava]

I got a ticket the other night for driving in the city with headlights off after sundown. I was in an unfamiliar car and thought i had them flicked on. The street is so bright with lamp posts and other car's headlights, that it really doesnt make a difference when they are on or off. Is this going to affect my insurance? and how easy would it be to get it dropped in court?

It will depend on the laws in your state and the policy of your insurance company as to whether this effects your insurance. In my state this would be a zero point violation and likely would not effect the insurance rate.

As to getting it dropped, you likely have a small chance. You can plead your situation to the judge, but that would essentially be pleading guilty with an explanation. Frankly, I would be a little concerned that you were driving a car that you were so unfamiliar with that turning on the lights was a mystery. But, a judge might decide that a warning will suffice.

- Carl

 

[Nobody915]

more help please

could anyone tell me the laws in NC for insurance points dealing with this matter. and also, it wasnt a mystery, it just wasnt obvious that they werent on. when the dashlights come on and i can see fine, i just assume the headlights are on.

 

[CdwJava]

You can always call your insurance company and ask them if they apply points for the violation. Even in NC does not apply a point to your license, the insurer might hold the violation against you so they are the best ones to ask.

And while your assumption might be reasonable, it still does no provide legal grounds to dismiss the allegation. As I said, a judge might decide to cut you a break and let it go.

- Carl