Safety, Critical Alert

[MUSKOKA800]

Originally Posted by metalshark

I got a warning ticket from Arizona DPS for two reasons. 1) I'd been driving for 30 hours. 2) The day time running lights on my '08 HB don't turn on the tail lights.
After my second pull-off nap on the way home I started the engine, the day time running lights kicked on and I didn't notice that the lights on the radio and heater controls weren't on. That would be the tired drivers clue that the tail lights weren't on. I signed off on the citations corrective action block after I had down loaded the DIY on disabling the daytime running lights and had pulled the connector plug off of the relay inside the dash.
Now when its dark enough to see headlights I have to turn on the lights. No head/lights and/or tail lights on is the LEO's most often probable cause for a DUI check. Luckily all my paper work and permits were in order. Moderator, please bump and/or sticky.

So...you disabled a safety feature for safety reasons (because you're forgetful).
Are DRL's not mandated in AZ? They are here in Canada, and have been since the 80's.

[kou]

i set up my tach light to come on with the headlights,this helps me never forget.

[earljail]

Originally Posted by MUSKOKA800

So...you disabled a safety feature for safety reasons (because you're forgetful).
Are DRL's not mandated in AZ? They are here in Canada, and have been since the 80's.

Not exactly. They are mandated to be installed on new vehicles. But there isn't a Canadian law against disabling them. (Individual provinces could have legislation about DRL.)

Also, I suppose you have to weigh the risk of being rear ended because you didn't turn on the lights due to the headlights being on. I know I've forgotten to turn the lights on because I could see in front of me and read the instrument panel.

[metalshark]

Yup, I'm old. I deal with it. On my Chevy lumina there is a photocell somewhere that prevents a driver, seeing DRLs, from driving at night without tail lights. The switch to a new Toyota threw me. I drove the lumina for 10 years. Rather than try to teach an "old dog" new tricks I just pulled the DRL relay. I'm writing out my will and have forgotten your name.......maybe it will come to me. Hell, if I'd taken my Ginko I could remember where I hid the Viagra.

End of problem.

Originally Posted by MUSKOKA800

So...you disabled a safety feature for safety reasons (because you're forgetful).
Are DRL's not mandated in AZ? They are here in Canada, and have been since the 80's.