I think the 1997 model year was the first year daytime running lights were
standard here in the U.S .(my '97 Z-28 has them). The running lights are on
anytime the ignition is on. I believe this was a "safety thing". The
headlights only come on as needed.
Reid
'79 Spitfire (original owner)
-----Original Message-----
From: Laura.G@141.com [mailto:Laura.G@141.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2000 2:27 PM
To: David A Templeton; Ken C
Cc: Spitfire Mailing List
Subject: Re: Headlites on
> In Canada they go by the standard equipment of the car. Like emissions,
if
> the car was not equipped originally with day-time running lights then
don't
> worry.
I think it's the same here in California. In fact, about 9 years ago, I was
driving
in the daytime in my old spitty-with my headlights on. (As I was used to
doing when I lived in Italy.) And I was actually told by a cop that it
wasn't
neccessary. Now, I always do it in cloudy, overcast weather, or in bad
traffic.
But, I haven't heard of being required to have daylight running lights
'retro-fitted'
to cars that didn't come with them, nor have I heard that it's a law.
Anyone?
Laura
Vita brevis est: rapide agite, vigore strigate!
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