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Can you get a ticket for driving with one headlight?
I’ve had a burned-out bulb in my front right headlight for about three weeks now, but I rarely drive at night. However, a friend of mine told me that driving with one headlight is illegal. Can I get a ticket for driving with only one headlight?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Driving with one headlight is dangerous for you and other drivers. Because of this danger, it is illegal in all 50 states—you can get a
ticket or citation
for driving with one headlight.Driving with one headlight is dangerous because it:
- Impairs the ability of other drivers to see your car
- Diminishes the distance that you can see
- May make other drivers mistake you for a motorcycle
The good news is that most states will dismiss the ticket or reduce the fine if you get the headlight fixed. Once you pop a new headlight in place, take the ticket to your local police station, and they’ll take care of the rest.
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