Dear fellow Hanoverians:
\nState Senator Thomas P. Kennedy (D-Brockton) has sponsored legislation
\nrelative to the recently enforced headlight law. The bill, An Act
\nclarifying the headlight law as a non-surchargeable offense for insurance
\npurposes, comes as a response to public concern about the penalties for
\nfailing to comply with the law. Currently, in addition to a $5 ticket,
\noffenders are subject to increased insurance premiums due to the infraction
\nbeing considered a surchargeable traffic violation. Senator Kennedy\u2019s
\nbill eliminates the surcharge provision, and leaves the nominal fine in
\nplace.
\nThe headlight requirement makes it mandatory for motorists to turn on their
\nheadlights during inclement weather when the windshield wipers are engaged.
\n The practice, which is standard procedure for commercial truck drivers,
\nhas proven to be effective in enhancing visibility, and has already been
\nadopted in 18 other states. <\/p>\n
Senator Kennedy was instrumental in the passage of the original headlight
\nbill, believing it to be not only a positive life saving measure, but a
\nlogical procedure with a wide range of public safety benefits. <\/p>\n
\u201cTo use that old adage, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,
\napplies to this measure,\u201d said Senator Thomas Kennedy (D-Brockton),
\n\u201cHopefully, it will become standard practice for drivers to activate both
\nheadlights and windshield wipers simultaneously, all in the name of good
\ndriving habits in the realm of road safety.\u201d<\/p>\n
State Senator Tom Kennedy, is a veteran legislator and resident of the City
\nof Brockton, which he represents along with several surrounding communities
\nin the Massachusetts Senate. Concerned constituents may contact his office
\nwith any questions at 617.722.1200 or via his District Director,
\nmichael.king@masenate.gov .<\/p>\n
For “Around Town on the Web”,
\nCathy H-B<\/p>\n
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Dear fellow Hanoverians: State Senator Thomas P. Kennedy (D-Brockton) has sponsored legislation relative to the recently enforced headlight law. The bill, An Act clarifying the headlight law as a non-surchargeable offense for insurance purposes, comes as a response to public … Continue reading