A reminder goes out to the Australian drivers that they can be fined $140 for failing to lower their high beam headlights when another car is approaching. It is pointed out that the use of high-beams is a direct violation of a road-safety concern and can result in greatly endangering others because it can cause momentary blindness.
Why Note High Beam Overuse
Driving on dark and poorly lit roads is a nightmare for most people and high-beams are a necessary tool in those regions, particularly country roads. However, driving with high-beams on when another car is approaching can cause momentary blindness and disorientation and greatly impair a person’s ability to react. Road-safety professionals say this split moment of blindness can create a disaster.
Main Focus of National Road Rules
According to the Australian Road Rules, a driver cannot keep high-beams on when within 200 meters of another car. This is a constant law in all Australia’s states and territories for diminishing the glare of headlights on other drivers. Not adhering to the law can result in a fine, and losing demerit points for driving, within varying jurisdictions.
Police Radar on Driving
Many police in some regions have said they will keep tracking the use of headlights, especially at night, for driving regulation purposes. The police report that complaints about driving with improperly diverted high beams are common violations, and some penalties are deters to reinforce such bad behaviors.
Education Over Penalties
Though fines are still a deterrent, the road safety organizations believe that education is equally important. Many driver education programs employ proactive measures such as state transport campaigns that educate drivers on the use and misuse of high beams, such as switching to low beam when another vehicle is approaching or when driving closely behind another vehicle. Their focus is on removing doubts and promoting the value of thoughtful driving because such behavior will protect everyone.
Impact on Regional and Rural Roads
The issue is more pertinent to the country and regional people, who use high beam when driving on unlit highways. While this behavior might increases the chances of being seen, the people in charge still remind drivers that caution and courtesy must be practiced by everyone. Drivers are expected to dim their high beams when another car is coming toward them to lower the chances that their carelessness may cause danger to others.
A Reminder for All Drivers
The Drivers are reminded that road safety is a collective responsibility by the new introduced and enforced $140 fine. Drivers are guaranteed not to be fined as long as they obey road rules, and in the process, they assist others by reducing road dangers in Australia, especially during night hours.