[Trish]

It's been all over our news but thought I would shre this info here as well:

Effective January 29, 2007 all motorists MUST turn on their headlights whenever they use their windshield wipers in inclement weather. This new law applies when wipers are fully on or in intermittent mode. Violators will be fined $25 but fees/other costs will increase the amount to $100 !!! Also, motorists will suffer substantial penalties if snow or ice on their vehicles injures or kills someone. This is the first winter this law will be on be on the books. Spread this information to all PA drivers that you know. ( This information was also published in this past Sunday's Inquirer). Don't get a ticket because you were not knowledgeable about this new law.

[jennbrz]

Maryland has had the windshield wiper law for a while now.

[wendy1214]

Thanks for the heads up_ I passed it on

[itsbelong]

New Jersey has had that law for as long as I can remember! I drive in PA a lot so thanks for the heads up.

Brigette

[lah123]

We've had that law for a while now also in Alabama.

[LyndaSLP]

Thanks for the heads up! I am going to be a copy-cat and make a similar post for NC drivers.

[kfrankie]

Thanks for the post. I'm new to Maryland but sometimes drive in PA and didn't realize this law was in effect. Thanks again.

[joshmamabear]

We've had that law as far as I can remember. The one just recently implemented here is the seat belt, "click it or ticket"

I'm surprised AR has been late implementing and strictly enforcing this law.

I hope the NO TEXTING or using cellphone while driving becomes a law in all states to prevent more loss of lives

[Ice]

They have this law in VA also..

[FirealSwords]

Good rule! I think this should be a law everywhere! When I was studying for my license forever ago, I remember reading that "if your wipers are on, your headlights should be too." So I have always followed that rule, but it amazes me how many don't.