Are you allowed to drive with the daytime running lights on in decreased air clarity?

Description

Art. 30 para. 1 pt. 1) lit. a) of the Act of 20 June 1997, the Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137, as amended).

Explanation

Correct answer: No

No, in conditions of reduced visibility, such as the rain seen in the video, using daytime running lights is prohibited. According to Art. 30 para. 1 of the Road Traffic Act, in such a situation, the driver is obliged to switch on the dipped-beam headlights. This is crucial for safety because with daytime running lights, the rear position lamps often do not illuminate, making the vehicle poorly visible to drivers behind.

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