Miata Mailing List: March 1994, Message #3
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   From: MANSON@fsd.com
Subject: Headlights and Windshield Wipers
   Date: Tue, 1 Mar 1994 07:44:42 -0500

John (won't ever tailgate Jack McCombs) Keating said:
"Georgia has a law that says the headlights have to be on whenever the 
windhield wipers are on.  I think Maryland has such a law like that too."
(or something like that... I can't quote exactly)

That is interesting John, it would be impacted by the use of Rain-X which
really reduces the need for the windshield wipers significantly.  I wonder
what kind of confusion that would cause in traffic court (I actually doubt such
such an issue would get to court).  However it makes sense based on the need
to improve visibility.  If you can't seeout of your windshield because
of rain either the wipers or the lights might help.  How is one expected to 
know the local laws (I am anticipating a trip to Georgia in July)?  Any of you
out there care to comment on your own states' headlight laws?
Tom (wild goose chase) Manson
Manson@fsd.com