Do You Turn on Your Hazards Lights When Towing

What Is the Proper Use of Hazard Lights

Most people think that hazard lights are only to be used when it comes to towing. However, there are other situations where you can use them and should not use them.

  • Hazard lights offer a visual reminder to other motorists that your vehicle has become a temporary obstruction on the road. This can include when you have pulled over to address a mechanical problem or when your car is being towed.

  • Funeral processions are considered exempt, meaning they can technically use their hazard lights even when they are driving.

  • As a general rule, hazard lights should only be turned on when your vehicle is stationary in the middle of the road and cannot proceed under its own power. In short, only use them when you are suffering an emergency.

Hazard lights: When you should not use them

In cases of bad weather, there are, as yet, no existing provisions for using your hazard lights when driving through bad weather, such as fog and rain which reduces visibility. This is when you should use your headlights as a better alternative. If that isn’t sufficient, you can switch your auxiliary lights on, such as the fog lights.

Using hazards in low visibility scenarios will often confuse other motorists because it is difficult for them to judge whether you are making a turn or not since you can’t use your turning signals when the hazard lights are on. We suggest you use your signal lights, then pull over, park in a safe spot, and wait for the weather to clear. Besides, if visibility is particularly bad, then you shouldn’t be out in the first place.

For information about the towing services that Kenny's Towing has to offer, please do not hesitate to dial this number (484) 299-9920 now we are based in the Exton, PA area.

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