If your headlight gets knocked out, the Door County Sheriff’s Department wants you to know there’s one thing you definitely should not use. Over the weekend, the department posted on social media a picture of a pulled-over vehicle using a flashlight as a second headlight. While the post commended the driver for trying to improve visibility for its car, the department wants you to know that you can't drive it home with one headlight.
“Headlights play a critical role in nighttime visibility and safety,” the post read. “Drivers are encouraged to check their vehicle equipment regularly before traveling.”
Driving with a broken headlight could result in a warning or a “fix-it ticket,” allowing the driver to save money by showing the court that the headlight was repaired. However, depending on the situation, it could also cost $175 or more.
