Little-known Highway Code rule which gets ignored every day

Many drivers may be uncertain about exactly when they need to turn their headlights on during the day. Some might not even think about it at all and just assume headlights only need to be used when it's dark.

But there are times when the Highway Code states lights should be used during daylight hours. This is usually during inclement weather conditions including heavy rain, snow and storms.

This is when the skies will be darker and visibility reduced, meaning drivers should turn their lights on for safety reasons. This becomes even more pressing during the winter months when it's dark during mornings and early evenings.

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These rules may seem obvious to some drivers but it remains common to see cars on the roads at these times without their headlights on. It's even more important on the motorway when cars travel at faster speeds. Drivers could be hit with £50 fines in some circumstances as driving without lights could be considered careless or even dangerous driving.

Graham Conway, managing director at Select Car Leasing, said: “Headlights aren’t just there to be used at night, they’re designed to keep everyone safe during daylight hours, too, and especially when it’s raining heavily. We’re not just talking about using headlights when you’re unable to see a couple of cars ahead during the most extreme downpour, the law states that you should use headlights when you can’t see for more than 100 metres ahead.

“That’s a relatively long distance, about the same length as a UK football pitch, so it’s important that you err on the side of caution and use your headlights as soon as the weather conditions deteriorate.”